Wow Cards > What People Say"In an
age when the answer to everything is just a mouse-click away, Wow Cards are a reminder
that some answers exist only in a creative mind. Wow Cards truly must be seen to be
believed - and I don't mean that as mere hype. A photo or scan does not convey the oddly
simple complexity of each card's construction. As I examined the cards, I realised I would
never have thought each one was possible if it wasn't right in front of me in my own
hands. I admired them, and also kept wondering "How does Ian do this?"
Of course, that isn't the point with the Wow Cards - he can do this, and do
it beautifully, and create a kind of art you've never seen before and certainly won't see
again anywhere else." - Rory Raven, mentalist
"I think the FLink is ultra cool. Everyone I show the card to wants it. If there
was some way to mass produce them, you could sell a million of them. Funny thing is, I
have absolutely no desire to know how you do it...I just appreciate what you
do. No wonder you call them Wow! cards. Thank you so much. When company comes, your gifts
to me are the first things I show them. " - Larry Becker
"Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. You have a great aesthetic sense that I truly
envy. Thanks so much. They are inspiring." - Bob Neale
"Wow! And double-wow! These are really beautiful. My two favorites are the
extremely complex 9Spades and the triple triangle (for its simplicity and symmetry). It is
amazing how hard it is looking at the back (red) side of the card to predict what the
other side is going to look like, even though you can see where all the cuts are. I have
put each one in its own plastic bag so one can look at it from either side--a space saving
way to do what you did when you "framed" them, I assume on transparent frames
that could be viewed from either side. Again, thank you, thank you. These cards will be
cherished. (And shown around)" -- Scot Morris
"Ian, those 'things' you make - the Wow cards - are indeed clever, nearly
impossible, and beguiling. I have an entire album of them, and I show them to
visitors with the same degree of enthusiasm that I display my collection of Arthur Conan
Doyle and Houdini memorabilia. I'm waiting for you to start branching out into doing
the same thing with live cats, and following that, who knows....?" - James
Randi
"We got the cards OK and they are great! I have no idea how you make them! They
have been extremely well received by our clients (senior executives in multi-national
companies) and several have said that the cards are one of the most amazing things they
have ever seen. My fellow director feels that the cards have definitely enhanced our image
as creative training providers. The good news is that he wants some more cards and another
of my fellow directors also wants some cards for himself! I will now go to your site and
order some more." - Phil Ogden (executive training director)
"Last week I opened a package and found your fantastic set of Flink cards for
Frankie and me. I really appreciate it. You'll be glad to hear that I haven't yet pulled
it apart to examine them in detail; I've been sensible enough to gaze intently through the
glass, as arranged. Best and many, many thanks for the kind gift." - Jim
Steinmeyer
"These cards are really beautifully made, and were the occasion for much
head-scratching around here. One of our lads is an expert puzzle solver (my 52-move
Karakuri box took him about twenty minutes). He finally asked me to take the Flink back,
as it was distracting him from work. He's convinced there's a topological solution.
Even if it's a repaired cut or tear, it doesn't seem possible that it could be done so
neatly. I was guessing that the cards were split into layers but I can't see signs of that
either. It must take a long time to make one of these. Anyway, it's a wonderful gift, and
I'm trying to think of a way to display it in a shadow-box, so that one can see the cards
separated." - Bill Taylor
"Thank you so much! The ReFlexion cards are indeed awesome and, as you have said,
far more intriguing when you hold them in your hands than when you see them in a photo. As
to the FLinks, I have spent my 15 minutes with a magnifying glass in hand and am no closer
to even a clue as to how they are made. I look forward to showing the cards to friends,
especially magicians." - Steve Bryant
"All of the cards are splendid, and the linked set is very clever indeed. Most
appreciated". - Max Maven
"Hi Ian, I recieved my WOW cards today and would just like to say Thank you, They
look great! The more I look the more i'm confused. Very clever! Again, Thank you and all
the best." Ian Plowright
"They are magnificent! Truly spectacular! Fabulous! I thank you so much for not
only producing such exquisite gems but also for being such a gentleman of business."
- William Hall
"Wow cards... are amongst my most treasured items, fantastic to just stare at, and
I still love trying to figure out exactly how each part of the design fits in with every
other part ... Photographs just cannot do these strange items justice... Anyone who likes
Escher's works will love Wow cards." - Mik Butler
"Ian, The cards arrived in the post this morning. They are truly amazing, and I'll
certainly cherish them and keep them safe! I haven't really seen anything like them
elsewhere." - Adrian Cable
"I would just like to express my delight in the Wow Cards which I recently
received. Although the photographs on your web site portray the essence of the cards, they
in no way capture their sophisticated detail and beautiful intricacy. They are absolutely
enchanting. The friends for whom the cards were ordered as gifts were knocked out by these
unusual creations and have arranged to have them placed in frames so that they will be
shown off to their best effect. Thank you for your prompt and efficient service." - Drew
McAdam
"When you see these cards 'in the flesh', you will appreciate their brilliance and
originality. They combine the impossiblity of Escher with the hallmarks of a great lateral
thinking puzzle. Ian Rowland's Wow cards are a must for the puzzle enthusiast, magician,
or as a unique gift for the person who has everything!" - Ben Whiting, Gothic
magician
"Thanks for the card and your speed in producing it. You are right....I have tried
to work it out and I can't! Thanks again." - Mick Hanzlik
"I am awestruck at the intricacy and craftsmanship. I think I might find a way to
mount them. Thank you." - Tom Salinsky
"Quite frankly your Wow Cards turned my brain inside out. Seeing and handling
these cards is almost like believing the impossible." - Eddie Hamilton
"Ian, Thank you for my Wow Cards. I am very happy with them and they will take their
place amongst my collection. They truly are works of art and everyone is very intrigued by
them. An excellent addition to my collection." - Douglas Cameron
"How splendid the card looks, Thankyou! I am delighted with it" - Sarah
Moon
"Many, many thanks for the cards. They are all supurb, but of course, I like the
one with my initials the best!" - Tyler Barrett
"I received the Wow cards this morning - Wow! Thanks very much, the photos don't
do them justice. I thought I knew how they were done, but after working through the
motions mentally, I realised I was wrong. They're very clever. We're now going to get a
mount and frame to display them in the living room." - Andrew Kenny
"Thank you for sending the cards along. They are making me delightfully crazy and
I really like them!" - Peter Turner
"I had to say hello and tell you how much I am impressed / amazed / bewildered by
your Wow cards. Simple, elegant, and a great way to start a conversation. I've already
sent the link round all my friends." - Gordon McLean
"Thank you for your most thoughtful gift... FLinks! Although I am truly grateful,
I am really annoyed! I have spent countless frustrating hours trying to figure out the
puzzle of the FLinks, all to no avail. I have no doubt that you knew when you sent them
that I would not rest
until I knew the secret! You are truly a mischievous Englishman! ... and I can't wait to
see you again. Your frustrated and unrelenting friend, Michael Flink.......I mean
Flint!" - Michael Flint
"Penny and I send our deepest thanks for the FLink cards you made for us. They
hang on our 'friendship wall', right near pictures of our friends. They are just wonderful
and we appreciate the sentiment with which they were sent." - David Alexander
"Hello Ian, I just got back in town from my trip and the cards
had arrived. They are all I could have hoped for. Thanks." - John Walton
|
