Cirque Luciole Stella Nova Playing Cards

Cirque Luciole is an imaginary and visionary ensemble of spectacular stage performers, known as The Fireflies, from Paris in the early 1920’s. Here, the cast of mentalists, illusionists, magicians and acrobats are performing unforgettable stage acts which are as much a feast for your eyes as they are tantalizing delicacies for your imagination. On this stage, the unspoken word can be louder than a lions roar.
Welcome to the hypnotic darkness of the night stars!

★ A mesmerizing pierrot-style circus theme
★ Exclusive to Kickstarter & Isolated Thunderstorm
★ Extravagant & luxurious tucks w. holographic interiors
★ 24 unique characters illustrations
★ Bottom placed, numbered tuck seals
★ Limited edition (print run is 3,000 for each edition)
★ 52 poker sized playing cards + 2 jokers
★ Printed in Europe by NPCC with premium linen finish

The deep blue hue is reminiscent of the velvety night sky, setting the stage for the breathtaking spectacle that awaits within. A feast for the eyes, the tuck case is adorned with intricate gold foil detailing that shimmers and catches the light, evoking the radiant glow of stage lights dancing upon the circus performers.

Crafted from a sumptuous dark blue, pearlescent stock, and adorned with elegant, embossed gold foil, the tuck case exudes an air of refined grandeur that transports you to the heart of Parisian sophistication.

When exposed to UV light, the Stella Nova tuck will reveal an enchanting pattern with a myriad of little stars that illuminate the night sky! If anyone doesn’t fall in love with this astral gold artwork, this surprising transformation will be sure to leave a lasting impression for any bystander like a magical act!

Step into a world of captivating charm and timeless allure with the exquisite collection of french pierrot-style stage performers. Transport yourself back to the glamour and sophistication of the 1920s, a golden era of entertainment, where the allure of circus arts and the enchantment of pantomime performances reigned supreme.

The Stella Nova number and face cards are both designed in a classic two-way layout with index in all four corners for optimised playability. The court cards are drawn by hand in collaboration with professional illustrator Martin Helgren and feature 12 unique pierrot-style stage performers.

Let the stars of the stage illuminate your journey into a realm of timeless beauty and sophistication!

The Stella Nova card back is a two-way design printed with metallic golden ink against a deep, blue pantone and thin white borders. The design represents a universal and astral energy that transcends beyond imagination and understanding, just like a magic act that leaves the audience dazzled.