The "Redemption Stories" will be as luxurious and high end as they can but without foil (which is the magic word for delays).

The Royal Silk deck which is our first “Redemption Story” is the Red version, which was meant to be part of the first year’s Patreon. As you know, we decided to reprint all Royal Silk decks, as we felt that there were things that should be improved, although many people don’t see how this deck can be improved... So, the first Redemption deck is the red sibling of the Purple edition which was offered as “Royal Silk Test print”. Unlike the purple edition, this one and all Redemption Stories are available exclusively to Patrons.

This tuck case will be the same for all the "Redemption decks". The only difference will be the roman numeral for each "volume". The deck inside will be visible through an opening in the back of the box. All decks will be numbered, with a fancy, signed extra card as a certificate of authenticity. I also added the year 2022 on the front because... what is a Lotrek edition without a date out of time on it to laugh with?

The decks are numbered on the outer tuck case and Patrons will have their number.

But, wait... What is a Lotrek deck without more changes... We decided to include in this month's Redemption Stories the 180 decks that were printed with the first Royal Silk print run and were intended as gifts for the first year's Patrons. These decks are printed in Gold and Silver foil and contained in a Black Tuck case, instead of two gold foils on the original Gold and Gold editions

The Gold/Silver will be limited to 1 per patron, everyone who placed an order for 2 extra redemption decks, will get:

• 2 Gold/Gold (in the grey box)
• 1 Gold/Silver (in the black box)

• 1 Gold/Gold
• 1 Gold/Silver

If for some reason you don't want the Gold/Silver edition and you prefer to have only Gold/Gold, let us know by sending a message.

So, each Patron from the first 2 years will be getting one "Redemption Stories" deck for free, with the option to add another one or two maximum, depending on the print run. There ended up being about 60 Gold/Silver (Black tuck case) and 50 Gold/Gold (Grey tuck case) decks available for secondary sale.

Are Patrons from Year 3 eligible to get these free decks?

No! You will have to wait for your turn to join the club of the Masters of Patience, at the end of year 3. Although it's most certain that you eventually will, right now your rewards are not delayed.

The first “Redemption Story” Vol. I is the Red version of the Royal Silk deck, which was meant to be part of the first year’s Patreon. We decided to include in this month's Redemption Stories the 180 decks that were printed with the first Royal Silk print run and were intended as gifts for the first year's Patrons. These decks are printed in Gold and Silver foil instead of two gold foils that are in the other Redemption Story Vol. I - Light Grey tuck version.

Butterfly playing cards are the world's most popular edge marked deck. Created by Ondrej Psenicka and designed by Stefan Eriksson, the Butterfly deck is as devious as it is beautiful.

In this exclusive collaboration with Penguin Magic, the Royal Purple edition of the Butterfly deck brings everything you know and love about the Butterflies to a gorgeous new colorway.

Hidden within the charming design are clever markings that allow you to perform incredibly powerful effects that will have your audience believing that you truly possess magic powers.

Printed in Belgium on Cartamundi Slimline stock with B9 True Linen Finish and a Modern cut, the Butterfly deck is a true joy to handle. The slim stock makes shuffles and springs a breeze while the linen texture and high-grade coating make sure that the deck will fan and spread beautifully for the life of the deck.

The cards have standard faces for familiarity during magic tricks. The deck includes two custom Butterfly Jokers, a custom Butterfly Ace of Spades, and an instruction card that teaches the built-in marking systems. You'll also receive an instructional video where Ondrej Psenicka teaches how to read the deck.

The deck is housed in a luxurious tuck box crafted from durable matte purple paper with the design stamped in white foil.

• Exclusive collaboration between Penguin Magic & Butterfly Playing Cards
• Created by Ondrej Psenicka & designed by Stefan Eriksson
• Marking systems can be read from the back or the edge
• One-way marks
• Standard faces for recognizability
• Custom Butterfly Jokers & Ace of Spades
• Instruction card & video included
• Cartamundi Slimline stock with Modern cut
• B9 True Linen Finish
• Matte purple tuck box with white foil