{"product_id":"strange-tales-from-a-chinese-studio-hupo-red-by-bloom","title":"Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio (HUPO-Red) by Bloom","description":"Introducing \u003cb\u003eStrange Tales From A Chinese Studio Playing Cards, HUPO Red Edition.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCourt Cards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn each edition, the Court Cards feature vivid, detailed depictions of the enchanting and mysterious spirits from Pu Songling's world. From the ominous spirits and specters of Quzhou to the haunting beauty of a ghostly maiden admiring a peony, each card builds a layered story. Designed as two-way illustrations, these cards feature an alternative art treatment of characters shown in the number cards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber Cards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaying homage to the vast ensemble of spirits, scholars, and deities that populate the strange tales. Each character is presented in a majestic full body shot, captured in a moment of serene contemplation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen laid in sequence, the cards reveal their true magic: connecting to form a mosaic puzzle of an otherworldly garden. Which can be put on display with the beautiful uncut sheets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCard back\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnimated Whirling Gateway Card Backs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fusion of two motifs from the ancient world: the segmented lattice of a traditional window (chuangling), representing the portal between realms, and the sacred form of the wheel, symbolizing the eternal cycle of change. This hybrid design creates a segmented \"Karmic Portal\" split-in-two, with each half illustrated along the long sides of the card, framing a central space of swirling spiritual energy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen fanned or flipped, the deck performs its own magic. The two halves of this architectural mandala appear to spin in opposite directions, creating the mesmerizing illusion of a whirling portal between worlds. Bringing to life the very essence of Pu Songling's tales, where the mundane world is forever animated by the subtle, unseen movements of the strange and the supernatural.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Murphy's Magic Supplies, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43117824311332,"sku":"CARDSSTRANGE_HUPO","price":11.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/9882\/2948\/files\/79883-full.png?v=1767207450","url":"https:\/\/triponmagic.com\/products\/strange-tales-from-a-chinese-studio-hupo-red-by-bloom","provider":"TripOnMagic Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}