- Deck name: Road Show Wisdom Oracle Deck
- Author and Illustrator: Fabrizio Uffreduzzi (Dreamopedia)
- Publisher: Sacred Scribe Publishing LLC
- Publication Date: 1 September 2025 USA
- RRP: £22.94 (Amazon UK) / US$29.99 (Sacred Scribe Publishing)
- ISBN: 979-8-9909560-4-9
- Reviewed by: Beth Rees (@neurodivergenttarot on Instagram)
As someone who’s grown up feeling like a proverbial square peg in a round hole, I jumped at the chance to review this circus-themed oracle deck. There was something about the vintage artwork on the box and the brown, rustic colour scheme that drew me in. It was only when I started reading about why the author and illustrator, Dreamopedia (Fabrizzio Uffreduzzi), created the deck and used the theme of the circus, that I felt even more of a connection.
Fabrizzio Uffreduzzi was born in Orvieto, Italy and after studying for a degree in legal sciences, he worked in the tourism industry. As someone always keen on writing and meditation, he faced various personal setbacks which helped him to create this unique tool. In the guidebook introduction, Fabrizzio explains that he created the Road Show Wisdom Oracle to share his own personal journey. He was inspired by his moments of ‘mental distress’ to create this deck and help explain them ‘through a widely relatable archetype: the vintage circus.’ A self-taught artist and musician, Fabrizzio works on sculpture applied to guitar luthiery (the building, repairing and restoring of guitars).
I was drawn to this oracle deck because when I read that Fabrizzio had combined his and his daughter’s love of the circus with his personal story, I was curious as to how it would work. He explains that the circus helps to transform ‘ordinary moments into extraordinary spectacles’ and that throughout our lives, there are opportunities for us to ‘reframe our challenges and embrace the magic that life offers’. I loved this fusion between lifelong passion and difficult times, coming together to form such an interesting deck.
The artwork is eye-catching, combining the whimsical with the vintage, and in some of the cards, there’s an element of collage too. The style transports you back to the late 19th to early 20th century with the artwork reminiscent of the posters used to describe the vintage circus. It’s nostalgic and has a sense of intrigue about it. The creator also includes additional symbols and visual clues to allow readers to create their own interpretations and ways of seeing the cards, making them more personal.
The 42 cards (41 plus a special extra card) come in a two-part, sturdy box with some of the playful artwork from the deck on the box front which makes it intriguing from the get-go. It also has that matte feel to the cards which I love (sensory things like this make my neurodivergent brain very happy). The only thing I found a bit difficult was reading the sky-blue writing on the brown box front, and then reading the brown font on the blue box back. I felt that if it had been white, that may have worked better in terms of accessibility for those who are partially sighted or visually impaired.
The extra card is an expression of gratitude to those that have supported the deck. The creator writes: “Thank you for joining me under the big top of creativity with my oracle deck. Your support makes this journey a true showstopper. May these cards inspire you to juggle the wonders of life.”
The cards themselves are stunning, each like a unique piece of artwork you could put in a frame. I was surprised at how big the cards were (they are standard oracle card sized – 4.25 x 6.25 inches or 10.8 x 15.9 cm) and the thickness of them. It was great that the artwork was clearer but having smaller hands, I found the cards hard to shuffle hand-over-hand. Instead, I spread them out on the floor and mixed them around that way. In addition to the matte finish, the cards have a bronze edging which, again, adds to the vintage look and feel. As with other edged decks, I did have to carefully peel the cards apart as they were stuck together. However, that meant I was more intentional and took more time admiring the images.
The card backs have a detailed, whimsical illustration of a circus big top in the recognizable red and white on a jade green background which really stands out. I could tell how much passion went into this deck from the small details of each card to the card back design.
As an oracle deck, I didn’t expect it to have a specific system or way of working with it. However, I was impressed that the creator had given it a structure using the ‘Eight Stages of Life’ (Analysis, Luggage, Planning, Start, Experience, Growth, Routine and Just Be). Under each stage, the creator attributes cards in the oracle deck so that card pulls have more depth and can address whatever stage someone may be at in the life. I thought it was a very clever way of supporting readers through their deck journey.
Although I couldn’t stop looking at and admiring the images, I did struggle with the lack of keyword/s on the cards themselves. They just had the name of what was on the card (For example ‘The Flea’, ‘The Ticket Collector’, ‘Jack of All Trades’). I understand that the creator meant for the cards to be open to interpretation, but personally, I would’ve liked just one word to work from. So, I may write my own keyword on each to help prompt me with reading in the future.
To help with the interpretations and the systems used in the deck, the180-page guidebook is a great resource. It is packed full of information, including spreads, card meanings and a step-by-step of the structure, complete with which cards fit under each of the journey steps. I thought it was such a unique way to give the reader the option of whether to follow the structure (if they enjoy that) or use the cards as individual entities open to interpretation.
The creator has also written a short poem for each card which I thought was clever and adds that little bit extra.
I thought the deck and guidebook would be great for both beginners and intermediate readers, as the creator encourages you to take as much as you want or need, and use your intuition for the rest.
After reading through the guidebook, I was excited to try out the cards and one of the spreads the creator shares. I used a 3-card spread called ‘The Tightrope Walk’ with the ‘Focus’ being ‘Managing’. The spread is to help assess current challenges, the support available and the potential outcome if things are balanced right. I found my three cards and the nominated positions to be insightful, accurate and got me thinking more deeply about the challenges I’m currently facing. I consulted the guidebook for the meanings of the cards but also picked up on other things intuitively within the images.
From using this deck and reading with it, it’s clear the passion and dedication the creator has for their creation, concept and message. The lovely energy I felt coming from the deck as I used it made me smile each time it was in my hands. The Road Show Wisdom Oracle transported me back to the days of going to the circus as a child (and more recently as an adult) and reminded me of how difference can be awe-inspiring, entertaining and unique.
Fabrizio Uffreduzzi (Dreamopedia) is also the creator and author of Anubis’ Gift Oracle Deck, and The Sun and the Scarab.
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