• Memento Mori Playing Cards Playing Cards by Murphy's Magic
  • Memento Mori Playing Cards Playing Cards by Murphy's Magic
  • Memento Mori Playing Cards Playing Cards by Murphy's Magic
  • Memento Mori Playing Cards Playing Cards by Murphy's Magic
  • Memento Mori Playing Cards Playing Cards by Murphy's Magic
  • Memento Mori Playing Cards Playing Cards by Murphy's Magic
  • Memento Mori Playing Cards Playing Cards by Murphy's Magic
  • Memento Mori Playing Cards Playing Cards by Murphy's Magic
  • Memento Mori Playing Cards Playing Cards by Murphy's Magic
  • Memento Mori Playing Cards Playing Cards by Murphy's Magic
  • Memento Mori Playing Cards Playing Cards by Murphy's Magic
  • Memento Mori Playing Cards Playing Cards by Murphy's Magic
  • Memento Mori Playing Cards Playing Cards by Murphy's Magic
  • Memento Mori Playing Cards Playing Cards by Murphy's Magic
  • Memento Mori Playing Cards Playing Cards by Murphy's Magic
  • Memento Mori Playing Cards Playing Cards by Murphy's Magic
  • Memento Mori Playing Cards Playing Cards by Murphy's Magic
  • Memento Mori Playing Cards Playing Cards by Murphy's Magic
  • Memento Mori Playing Cards Playing Cards by Murphy's Magic
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Memento Mori Playing Cards

Memento Mori Playing Cards

Murphy's Magic

$ 9.95 USD
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Memento Mori - "Remember your mortality"

Stemming from the medieval Latin theory and practice of reflection on mortality, it has been a ubiquitous part of human culture for centuries. From the philosophical to the artistic, the fascination, fear and appreciation of death has consistently captivated and cultivated our imagination. Many practitioners of this theory kept with them, artifacts or keepsakes which served as a reminder that the only thing certain in life, was death. Many of these items were often objects (watches, necklaces) in the shape of skulls.

The low-poly design represents a simplistic one. The bare "bones" of 3D creation and graphic art, the first steps of animation can be interpreted as the beginning of 'virtual' life.

Many historians believe that playing cards represented a deeper, esoteric meaning, that each suit was one of the four seasons. Each card within a suit was one of the thirteen phases of the moon. The fifty-two cards in a deck would represent the fifty-two weeks of the year and together, this would represent just one year of your life.

A constant reminder of our fleeting time on earth.

"This deck is my Memento Mori." - Chris Ramsay

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 9 reviews.

I purchased these cards for my son who is very much into card tricks. I've made the same purchase twice as he left the first set in an unknown location. He was so upset to have lost them, but I'm very happy to be able to replace them. The continual communication from this company was wonderful as they helped me find the right cards and replace them very quickly. I look forward to doing business with them in the future.

Jamie K. 5/5 Verified

Memento Mori Playing Cards

It took a little longer than expected (by 2 days but that's due to them not shipping on Sunday), but worth the wait. Very happy with the cards, they feel and handle really well. If you want to have cool cards that aren't over the top, then I definitely recommend these

Dax B. 5/5 Verified

Memento Mori Playing Cards

Very smooth. Love them.

Tristan H. 5/5 Verified

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