THE PIED PIPER
Playing Cards
In the Brothers Grimm version of "The Pied Piper," a mysterious piper arrives in Hameln in 1284, promising to rid the town of a rat infestation in exchange for payment. After using his pipe to lure the rats into the river where they drown, the townspeople refuse to pay him. In revenge, the Piper returns, playing his pipe once more, but this time leading 130 children out of the town, who disappear into a mountain. Only a few children are left behind, and the town records the tragic event in their history.
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Fully Custom
Everything in this project is custom illustrated by Russ Gray. The base tuck features gold foil and embossing on a matte blue tuck. The Cold Foil Edition (shown) has gold cold foil on the faces and card backs.
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Intricate Artwork
Every card and every character on the cards tell the story of the Pied Piper. Each court and the Jokers are different people from the legend.
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Premium Quality
Tuck boxes will be made by Bosciero and Newton in Italy, the premiere playing card tuck maker in the world. Cards will feature cold foil and gilding and be produced by WJPC.
The Campaign
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The Pied Piper Kickstarter
Exploring the Magic and Mystery of Our Upcoming Pied Piper Deck The allure of fairy tales and fantasy stories has always resonated deeply with me. As a child, I was captivated by tales from the Brothers Grimm. These stories held a special magic, transporting me to ancient realms where timeless legends were born. But these tales didn’t just entertain me; they felt close to home, tied to my own heritage in the heart of Germany. The Grimm stories, particularly those that draw from local legends, felt like whispers from the past that connected me to something much bigger.At Wondercraft,...
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