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Re: Paul Brook's Double Blank Svengali Deck

PostPosted: Jun 24th, '12, 08:15
by DrTodd


Beardy wrote:As much as I don't fault Paul for selling it, how is his 'original'?

Many places sell different versions of Sven Gali, ID etc. all it is is a different 'back design' to be fair


Indeed, I remember Padgali a few years back from Nothing Up My Sleeve...I mentioned this to Paul when he showed me the cards...they are very nice and I use them for a piece on corporate branding that has worked well for me recently...the sky is the limit with these...not sure about originality as I think Prism has a routine as well...

Cheers

Todd


Re: Paul Brook's Double Blank Svengali Deck

PostPosted: Jun 26th, '12, 11:52
by Magus
Forgive me if this seems a stupid question... Is this just a svengali deck with nothing printed on either side or the cards along with the pdf of routines?

I don't mean 'just' as in 'is that all they are' by the way. I'm just trying to get an idea of what it is.

Thanks,

Shaun.


Re: Paul Brook's Double Blank Svengali Deck

PostPosted: Jun 26th, '12, 16:07
by daleshrimpton
yes it is :)


Re: Paul Brook's Double Blank Svengali Deck

PostPosted: Jun 27th, '12, 21:38
by Beardy
Though nowhere near as good quality as bikes as it appears to be self-printed


Re: Paul Brook's Double Blank Svengali Deck

PostPosted: Jun 27th, '12, 22:06
by daleshrimpton
self printed? there not printed at all they are blank.


Re: Paul Brook's Double Blank Svengali Deck

PostPosted: Jun 27th, '12, 22:47
by Ted
Beardy wrote:Though nowhere near as good quality as bikes as it appears to be self-printed


If you want slick, round-cornered smooth cards that look like blank playing cards then double-black Bicycle cards are for you.

If you want a bunch of innocent-looking business cards, upon which you can write anything you like, then Paul's cards are ideal.

Of course, there's nothing to stop anyone spending an evening or two with a guillotine, a pile of blank cards and some patience creating the same thing. Spend money to save time - classic consumerism/capitalism. Plus, you won't get the booklet :)

I like Paul's cards but I also produce my own. I'd buy his booklet and a couple of sets of his cards and see where it takes you.

T.


Re: Paul Brook's Double Blank Svengali Deck

PostPosted: Jun 27th, '12, 23:31
by Beardy
Oh by all means I didn't mean it negatively. I just meant it along the lines of it isn't Sven Hali like 'bicycle cards' Sven gali


Re: Paul Brook's Double Blank Svengali Deck

PostPosted: Jun 28th, '12, 10:51
by Magus
Ted wrote:
Beardy wrote:Though nowhere near as good quality as bikes as it appears to be self-printed


If you want slick, round-cornered smooth cards that look like blank playing cards then double-black Bicycle cards are for you.

If you want a bunch of innocent-looking business cards, upon which you can write anything you like, then Paul's cards are ideal.

Of course, there's nothing to stop anyone spending an evening or two with a guillotine, a pile of blank cards and some patience creating the same thing. Spend money to save time - classic consumerism/capitalism. Plus, you won't get the booklet :)

I like Paul's cards but I also produce my own. I'd buy his booklet and a couple of sets of his cards and see where it takes you.

T.


Thanks Ted, I think I'll give them a go when I order some more stuff.


Re: Paul Brook's Double Blank Svengali Deck

PostPosted: Jun 28th, '12, 12:12
by Ted
Beardy wrote:Sven Hali


Isn't he a football manager or summink?
T.