Firstly;
Just want to apologize in case I came off wrong earlier. Edited my post slightly.
Definately agree that the link I posted have quiet a lot of 'gimmick' ideas, I posted it more so as I feel it helps to provide creative support which I thought may have been helpful as it seems like Phenomena is still trying to work out exactly what to go for.
Just before we get into too much, I am not just a Magician but also a Producer and Booking Agent/Manager of several performers.
Looking at Reid's card, its starting to work with me. I think the design could be a really good idea, but the text and content needs a little bit of work. I would stay away from having Facebook and Twitter unless they are a key part of your marketing and strictly business related - not personal accounts. I would have a website, and perhaps utilize this to link any extra links.
Would also help with getting away from having a Hotmail email aswell, which looks pretty dodgy.
Change around the text a little, change the colors slightly for the text and it could be pretty sweet.
Will, thinking it may be best to have a chat through messaging but will reply in basics through here (just dont want this thread going off topic too much.)
Knowing your work (at least, I think) your card to me doesn't seem to have a clear image. The cartoon and the style of the card looks somewhat childish so I would assume you are a kids magician - which I don't believe is the case.
Though I also think the cartoon itself could work really well on your card - I just believe it may be able to be done slightly differently. Not a huge fan of the font, I really dislike the border itself and the skulls have thrown me off a bit. The best thing though, the information is perfect. Puts off exactly what you want and gives the exact right amount of information.
Regarding my card, hard to really put off exactly how it looks without having one in your hand but my most recent card is below;
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Incredibly simple and basic card. "Mindblown" itself is embossed on the card.
I didnt want a crazy complicated card, thought simple was best. I change my card every six-twelve months or so. Like to keep it fresh.
Anyway, I would be more than happy to help out to give you an idea of what I think could be done, might even have a play around later today if I can shake off this horrible hangover.