Moonskin Waxes

It is with some degree of excitement that I would like to welcome Moonskin to Alchemy Moon.
I have been working with this rather reclusive craftswoman for some time – initially on a couple of commissions for my own private collection, and then on some work for Alchemy Moon Artefacts. Her work is simply stunning and fits right in with Alchemy Moon’s ethos of producing magic which is also art.

I will be adding new work to the Moonskin stall on a regular basis, so keep checking in.
Also, remember that all of the work is individually made, and therefore something off a one off.

So if you want something – it really is a case of the first person to hit the paypal button wins the prize!
However, you can always order the same item for the same price, as well as commissioning your own work.

Go HERE  to find out more

There are some many wonderful piece to add to your collection.

Sailors Purse is now available!

I think that is fair to say that when Alchemy Moon eventually gestates a new Elite Item, it is worth the wait. I know that many people have been waiting a long time for this. 

The problem is, I endlessly tweak, get new inspirations, want to try out other variations, refine it through performance….. then I realise that a few years have flow by. 

But you also know that is going to be something special.

How special?

Go take a look!

Playing Card Wraps.

You know all those playing card decks that you have that are printed to look…well, old.

Well, do you feel embarrassed getting them out of a box with a barcode on?!

Alchemy Moon to the Rescue!

Here we have a range of rather beautiful card wraps, exclusively designed and individually hand mad by Moonskin.

These are close to what cards would have been carried in the dim and mythic past.

They really do look fantastic and are simply the best way for the performer of mysteries to carry his or her Tarot, Happy Families, Lenormand, or the Cards of the Four Worlds (otherwise known as ‘poker cards’!).

As all of these are hand-made, you can have them off the peg, or you can wait a little longer and have your own personalised set made – this can be to your own size or specifications or can have your own monogram tooled or branded into the leather.

The first case is a prototype of a Poker Card case, with the magicians monogram -  It is designed to look good with the AA case (see earlier post).

The next three are the poker card wraps, in different tones.

The next three are examples of the larger Tarot Wraps.

I know that the demand for these are going to outstrip Moonskin’s ability to produce them, as they take her some time to make. So, they will be going onto The Website sometime next month.

However, I want my regular customers and forum contributors to have fist chance at owning them. So, if you are one of those people you know where to find me!

….oh, yeah and if you are worried that the cases will make your cards look too new or false – well, Alchemy Moon are on the case with that too!

 

HOT NEWS

The first batch of sets are now up for grabs on the Alchemy Moon Forum – strictly first come first served.

***Go Here***

Billboards seen on the Moon!

Do you want to support the Alchemy Moon Forum and all of the cool ideas we have planned?  Then GO here!

Do you want to get a little more exposure at price that are frankly stupid?  Then GO here!

 

Oh Yeah, forgot to say – just to get the ball rolling – here are two specials!

1. For the first month, the first donation get first choice, second gets second choice and so on, first come – first served!! Then you are put into the pot for the next month (using the above rules), so effectively, a free month!

2. For this month only – if anyone needs a banner designed, I will do it free of charge (now go and get a quote from a graphic designer and see how much this will save you! And the banner is yours to keep!)

Performer? Get into the Discussion!

Just a few days ago we saw the launch of Dan Pelletier’s forum on the topic of the Tarot. And, boy, has he filled this with good stuff already! 

 

Now we have the launch of Michael McDonald’s forum on the subject of Performance. Michael performs for real and very regularly, so this guy knows what he is talking about. 

He also is very giving, supportive and totally lacks the arrogance and elitist strutting we see all to often in magicians who perform for a living (or in some cases, profess to!) 

What I mean is, he is a great guy to talk to if you are a performer too and will help all those who are starting out with an open heart and nothing to prove. 

Michael has already made thee fantastic posts.

The first is a fascinating record of his own evolving journey through magic and is simply a ‘must-read’ for all magicians, no matter at one level.

The second is an open challenge, and one which is illiciting some of the most interesting responses I have read in a forum. Some very useful ideas here. 

The third thread is…. well, you will just have to go a see! 

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So what is the idea of the ‘Magicians Studio’ anyways? 

The idea is a simple one – to get some actual content on a forum, something worth reading. To achieve this, each ‘topic will have it’s own moderator who will throw off any worthless posts, leaving just the stuff worth reading. 

Each topic will have two areas – a library area – this is where the topic’s moderator posts articles and other materials that s/he has written or had sent in. 

Under this, a general discussion area. 

This means all the good stuff gets filtered out into the library. 

At the same time we can all post ideas, questions, comments and general daft stuff in the chat areas. 

Want to contribute?

…. easy

Just post in the relevant topic area – if it is good, the mod will move it into the library. 

Alternatively, you can pm the mod and submit directly to him/her.

You guys know which forum to come to for the real stuff!

 

if not……

HINT

AMForum New Areas opening.

Well, the forum really is taking off, and I can say that already there is some of the most interesting content I have read in a forum on there. I can say this without boasting as I did not pen this content! 

 

 

(card from the upcoming Alchemy Moon Tarot)

However I want to introduce you to a whole new area opening up. 

The Magician’s Studio. 

This will be a series of areas where we can discuss specific themes of interest to the development of our Art. 

Each area will be hosted by an expert in that field. 

First off, we will launch earlier this evening with a section on the Tarot.

This will be hosted by our resident expert Dan Pelletier, of the Tarot Garden. 

Give us a couple of days to fill it with content – but come an join the Fun!

There will be more areas opening, the next one being on performance.

If you have a particular area of interest that YOU would like to host, please contact me on the AMFORUM.  

Been to the Moon lately?

Here is a bit of history. Alchemy Moon started life an an alternative to other forums. I, and many others, were getting sick and tired of all the hype, corruption, testosterone fuelled insults and general negativity of the other boards.

Since then the moon has waxed and wained many times.
Also, I became more interested in putting out material, so eventually Alchemy Moon morphed from a forum into a ‘shop’. However there was always a strong idea of community. This leads to a concept of gold standard customer care, and also of customer involvement. Anyone with I even the most passing involvement with AM will testify to these qualities.

So this time, my intension with the forum was simple. It was to be a support forum for the the artefacts we put out. Nothing more, nothing less. However, this was not to be. The Moon community has always comprised of highly creative and active people who stand behind the philosophy of what I am trying to do and are passionate about seeing it succeed. Which is great!
So, without my planning, these guys have really taken the ball and ran.

The upshot is, that the Forum once again, and against all my initial wishes, turned into a friendly community of sharing and helpful individuals, as creative as they are giving.

This has lead to a forum which is very open and bullshit free. A forum which discusses complex ideas and themes. A forum with real content.

It is a great place to be, and it is your forum. You should go check it out and help us grow into something truly unique.