Tales from the Trade

Tales from the Trade

Custom card decks – why the art is always unique

There is no mystery in advising a client how to properly set up art for custom card decks - as long as we know exactly what they are trying to accomplish.  Ad Magic is a company that offers a lot of unique printing options - in fact we offer more…

Ad Magic prints playing cards for Anabel New York

One of our great clients Lillian Gottlieb is the artist behind the the very stylish and timeless imaginary character,  Anabel, and also CEO of Anabel New York, Inc.  Since the company’s beginnings in late 2008, Anabel’s image has been depicted on t-shirts, tote bags, umbrellas and a line of greeting…

Custom faces on playing cards show off architectural firm’s great work!

One of the nicest jobs we have ever done came from the architectural firm of Montgomery Roth.  They were throwing a party to celebrate their anniversary and wanted to put images of the work they have done in interior design and architecture on the faces of the cards.  Initially we…

Using playing cards for presentations

I love this - this is exactly the type of thing we do for companies who need personalized playing cards!

The absolute best mathematical card trick ever

When I was about 9 I learned a really cool mathematical card trick that has probably influenced my love of custom playing cards. Here is how the trick is done without revealing its exact mathematical secrets. First you count out piles - there is a way to do this but…

If you love shoes you will love this card deck

This custom playing card deck was created for the fabulous shoe designer John Fluevog -  http://www.fluevog.com.  In place of a catalog - this unique deck shows many of the shoes in his fabulous collection on each of the 52 faces.  The 53 and 54th faces are reserved for photos of…

Custom Retail playing card decks make comeback in 2012

Custom retail playing card decks seem to be making a comeback in 2012 - perhaps with the rest of the economy.  Gift shops in Ski areas - on Riverboats - at The Grand Canyon - In New Age stores - in museums -at National Parks and at mountain ranges -…

Water Conservation Playing Cards

Water conservation playing cards help to educate people on how to save water.   This is a 26 card deck packed in a special small sized tuck box.  Educational playing cards have become very popular as aunique and fun  alternative  for  informing the public while entertaining them at the same…

Rush Orders of Wedding Playing Card Favors and Custom Playing Cards for Events

Custom Playing Cards | Personalized Playing Cards | Rush Orders Ad Magic One of the things that Ad Magic specializes in is Rush Orders and giving the client the actual number of personalized playing cards that they need.  It is amazing - but not surprising - how many people and…