KEY FACTS ABOUT QUICKDRAW!
- ari-phillips
- May 13
- 6 min read
Updated: Sep 12
QUICKDRAW. THE NEWEST, FASTEST DECK HOLSTER IN THE WEST! NO - THE PLANET!
So there are other holsters out there right?
Let’s be clear from the outset!
QuickDraw is not a copy, not a replica, and not an imitation of any other card holster on the market. The idea that it may be undermines both the development journey I’ve taken and the respect I have for the community of creators I’m part of.
While I understand the frustration when similar products enter the market, it’s important we distinguish between inspiration and imitation, between shared function and identical design — because they are not the same.
Key Facts About QuickDraw:
Original Design & Functionality:
QuickDraw is not just a deck holster — it offers more. It’s designed to hold cards with or without the box, and has a super quick and easy open finger access which allows a signle touch to access all the cards - a key design detail that can be used for deck switches without the box that sets us apart.
One touch
Other leather holsters on the market are not in fact a one touch system like QuickDraw. Albiet quick, they are not the same. On other holsters, you need to change grip between finger and thumb to get the deck out the holster; this makes it impossible to be used easily for a deck without the case. I have been developing this quickdraw for over a year and on tour in the USA I met with the lovely Rhett Bryson who had also developed previously a one touch system in metal and leather that was vertical. I didn't proceed with developing it this way as there is already a 'speed deck ' holster on the market for vertical decks. We discussed how my holsters were perfect for this style and that the key to making it different from ANY other on the market is by having one single opening. I added this but not just by opening up the design, the entire pattern, construction and method needed to be reviewed and re designed from the ground up to enable it to keep its strength and be fit for purpose. I confidently say that both QUICKDRAW PRO and QUICKDRAW LITE have achieved this..
Other leather deck holsters on the market.
The GRUM Quickdraw Deck Holster stands out in the market for its unique design that allows magicians to retrieve a deck of cards in a single, swift motion without the need for a double-action grip. There is no other leather card holster on the market like it! This innovation is achieved through a specialized forming process that maintains the leather's rigidity and shape, facilitating quick access. Grum Hancrafted
In contrast, many other leather deck holsters require a two-step process involving both the thumb and fingers to remove the deck, making it challenging to draw a deck swiftly from the holster. These designs often incorporate flaps, snaps, or other mechanisms that can impede quick access.
The GRUM Quickdraw's single-action design is a significant advancement, offering magicians a more efficient and seamless experience during performances. This feature is particularly beneficial for quick deck switches and concealed access, enhancing the overall flow and professionalism of a magician's performance.
The QUICKDRAW Swift Single Action
No hesitation, no grip change, nothing in the way! A true slick and swift single action!
Orientation
I offered a holster in landscape orientation — long before being listed online. They’ve been seen at conventions and tested by performers in the field. I simply didn’t release them formally earlier because they were premium designs and costly to produce and didn’t offer enough margin to scale at the time. Mine even had a magnetic flap, useful for holdouts — something other leather holsters didn’t introduce
Construction:
QuickDraw is available in ABS and premium leather versions.
The premium hand stitched veg tan leather is a superior thick leather that has been wet formed and pressed to keep its shape. All the stitching is neatly hidden and concealed on the back / base so its not visible and allows more space for personalisation too.
Both my models feature an integrated metal clip. I had been using metal and plastic clips as well as leather belt loops in my holsters and other products long before they were introduced into other landscape leather holsters available online. These are not the same materials, not the same internal structures, and not the same results.
Plastic Injection Moulding (ABS)
While the samples I've shown so far have been produced using a high-end commercial 3D printer, the goal of the Kickstarter funding is to move into plastic injection moulding. This will allow us to seamlessly integrate the metal clip into the casing - eliminating the need for rivets, resulting in a cleaner, more refined design.
We haven’t shown this final version in the campaign yet because we’re being completely transparent about where we are in the development process. What you see is exactly the stage we're at as we launch.
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Versatility & functionality
QuickDraw is made for additional and different performance needs in mind. It offers flexible carry style, allowing you to have the deck anywhere on your belt either on the side or back of you and even under the jacket for very concealed access. As you don’t need the thumb to grip you can access the deck in a more concealed way from under the jacket. This also aids a much quicker, seemless deck switch when using the deck without the box or a much more convincing steal if performing an invisible deck, omni deck, brainwave for instance.
Let’s Talk Industry Norms and Ethics
Many magic products appear similar on the surface, especially to the untrained eye — from chop cups to wallets to card-to-wallet effects. My own Ringo Hanky, Nest of Wallets, and Chop Cups could all been questioned by those unfamiliar with their unique methods and mechanics — but each has its own identity , functionality, make up and method.
These are examples of how iteration, variation, and reinterpretation are common across all creative industries. Just like Bicycle cards and Card Shark decks serve the same purpose but differ in feel, design, and target user — so too can our holsters.
To be blunt: a copy is a replica. One thing for certain “copy’s” are 'inferior in every possible way.' - That’s just a false replica. But QuickDraw is not a replica in the slightest.
Replicas are all my products being completely copied online and sold on doggy websites, includig my packaging, branding, marketing and vidoes...Even wore, even my signature dice cups by well respected magic companies!
Real-World Use
I invest heavily in development, testing, and marketing. My products are seen and tested at conventions long before they hit my website. My landscape-style holsters were out in the wild way before they were launched — just not sold formally yet due to production challenges.
After others released theirs, I decided to release my own version publicly — not in response, but to avoid confusion and misrepresentation. That doesn’t make it a copy. That makes it a separate product that had already been in existence.
A Broader View of the Market
Innovation doesn’t mean being the first to ever make something — it means bringing a fresh approach, a better method, or a new take. QuickDraw does exactly that.
Let’s not pretend that competition equals copying. Almost every niche in magic — wallets, index systems, even Equivoke variations — has competing options that share surface-level similarities while being fundamentally different in use.
QuickDraw is a distinct product. Anyone who compares them with other holsters side by side — in construction, feel, function, and performance — will see it clearly.
Final Word
This isn’t a matter of knockoffs or counterfeits. There’s no IP infringement here. This is simply another valid solution to a shared need, executed differently and built for a different styles of performance.
R&D doesn’t mean Rip Off & Duplicate.
It means Research & Develop — and that’s exactly what I’ve done.
Google defines R&D as " activities aimed at acquiring new knowledge or developing new or improved products, processes, or services. Essentially, R&D is about innovation and improvement."
Let’s encourage innovation, not stifle it.
Proof is in the pudding
I was totally overwheled when my quickdraw kickstarter campaign was fully funded in for first 24 hours of its launch with a total of over 216% funding.
Thank you tpo everyone that supported the campaign and backed it.
If you would like to be one of the first to get the QUICKDRAW LITE or QUICKDRAW PRO at the best prices only available you can pre order them online here
Thanks so much
Ari
FULLY FUNDED IN THE FIRST 24 HOURS ON
Get Ready for Quickdraw – The Fastest Deck Holster in Magic!
Quickdraw — the fastest, slimmest deck holster ever made —
This was the campaign video on Kickstarter!
Don't just take my word for it. Check out what the pro's are saying. Here is a sneaky preview from the up and coming trailer.
QUICKDRAW LITE
Ultimate Plastic Injection Moulded`
ABS Card Holster
QUICKDRAW PRO
Premium Handcrafted Leather
Card Holster
Check out the speed of QUICKDRAW. ONE Motion - NO Hesitation!
Whether you’re performing with a full deck, partial deck, or even cards without a box, Quickdraw gives you instant access without magnets, flaps, or changing grip.
Thanks for all your support—can’t wait to share Quickdraw with you.
Stay magical,
Ari Phillips
Founder of GRUM
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