Magician and Fool: Book One, Arcana Oracle Series

Pamela Colman Smith is received as an oddball in Victorian society due to her second sight. She is hired to illustrate tarot cards for the Golden Dawn but refuses to share them with Aleister Crowley. Two of her idols, Henry Irving and William Terriss, take her under their wing and help her create the tarot deck. To defeat Aleister, they must transform into living incarnations of the Magician and the Fool, and Pamela must learn how to conjure her own magic.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 02 May 2023
Publisher: SparkPress

Pamela Colman Smith, a newcomer from New York to her hometown of London, is welcomed with a mix of curiosity and skepticism in Victorian society. Her unique ability to see beyond the ordinary allows her to excel in her new role as an illustrator of tarot cards for the newly established occult group, the Golden Dawn. However, her refusal to share her creations with the controversial magician Aleister Crowley sparks a threat: surrender the cards' power or face the consequences of him harming her muses.

Amidst this intense conflict, Pamela finds solace and guidance in two of her idols, the renowned actors Henry Irving and William Terriss. Henry, who serves as her mentor at the Lyceum Theatre, becomes the inspiration for her Magician card, embodying wisdom and artistic prowess. William Terriss, through his teachings emphasizing instinct and courage, becomes the muse for her Fool card, representing spontaneity and resilience.

As Pamela delves deeper into the creation of the tarot deck, she is confronted with the fierce competition surrounding the possession of its magical power. To defeat Aleister and protect her muses, Henry and William must transcend their human limitations and transform into living embodiments of the Magician and the Fool. Pamela, too, must unlock her own magical potential and learn to harness the power of the tarot.

This captivating tale of intuition, courage, and self-discovery unfolds against the backdrop of Victorian society, where the boundaries between the ordinary and the extraordinary are blurred. Pamela Colman Smith's journey is a testament to the power of imagination, the strength of friendship, and the ability to embrace one's unique abilities. Through her tarot illustrations and the transformative journey she embarks upon, Pamela inspires others to embrace their own inner magic and navigate the challenges of life with courage and conviction.

Weight: 356g
Dimension: 139 x 216 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781684631865