Those of you who are on the fence about this one, let me assure you, if you appreciate quality in a
switch wallet,look no further. This wallet is real leather and sewn together. It really is a
beautiful piece. There are a lot of different ways you can go as far as establishing a routine with
this wallet. It performs well, its very well made and as far as the price goes, I honestly think
that it's a little under priced...peace
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First of all the quality of the wallet is good.
However there are multiple problems here:
1) it is not even a wallet. It is something weird that can hold very few (if any) more than 1
cards.
2) it looks a lot like a "magician tool"
3) the main routine is not really
impressive. And the white cards kicker gives out the whole routine if the spectator is smart.
4)
there is a big move that needs to be done and is pretty suspicious.
5) overall there are many
other better wallets that look and feel more natural and allow you to accomplish better routines.
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I feel my biggest complaint about it is the advertising says “no switch” repeatedly. But there is
most definitely a switch. Would be more honest to not mention the switch part at all it’s a false
expectation. When watching the trailer for it I had an idea of how it could potentially work just
that it was done very well. Then it says “no switch” so then I was confused about it. When I got it
the method was how I initially expected which is a fine method but was hoping for something more
cleaver after it saying “no switch” all over the place because almost all plots similar to this have
similar core methods of a switch which this is. Unless my definition of a switch is different than
theirs but one of the items you see at the start is switched out to an identical item within the
performance so less of a product issue and more of an advertising issue. The trick is fine even
though I have never performed it because I feel I know better methods of accomplishing the switch
for same effect. Nothing against penguin or the creator of this. I’ve purchased so many items from
penguin and been happy with 98% of them. Nothing but love for the team. Just when surrounded by
magic for so long it’s rare to be fooled and even I see something and have an idea how it works but
then they say “no that’s not it” and then I find out the method is exactly as I expected there is
some disappointment because I wanted to be fooled by it.
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This will be a short review. The first thing I'll say is that it's a shame that the trailer is
edited the way it is, it definitely looks more clean than the trick actually is. Otherwise, the
trick is a lot of fun and convincing. It's going to be mostly about the timing of the misdirection
(what trick isn't)? The quality of the wallet is top notch. Beautiful, clean leather. My only other
gripe, and why it is only 4 stars, is that the majority of the tutorial videos are of a very
unflattering view of Tony, his computer keyboard and messy office. The audio is terrible. I was
actually pretty disappointed in this considering the price of the wallet. The saving grace is that
the longest video of the bunch is the best one and shows everything clearly, it's just a bit aged at
this point. Regardless, it's worth the purchase as there are countless things you can do with the
wallet - ESPECIALLY on sale or even more so if it is on Open Box Auction. That is how I got mine. I
missed the chance to get it the first time it popped up but got it the second time I saw it.
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I think this wallet is of good quality and well designed. I liked it so much I ordered a second one.
Here is why: I wanted to add a second choice to the routine to allow the volunteer to
choose a card from either a red or blue deck of cards. I would put one wallet in my left back pocket
and the other in the right back pocket, one having a red backed card and the other having a blue
backed card to add to the illusion of a free will choice.
Two notes on why not I couldn't
quite rate this 5 stars:
1. The wallet appears much thinner once the gimmick is removed, so I
prefer to call it a "money clip" so I can hand it to the volunteer to examine.
2. If you
are going to palm the gimmick you need a large hand to conceal it well. I still need to work on this
to satisfy myself it will be a smooth performance.
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This a very good bit of magic. Clever and deceptive. I learned it very quickly and it is a jaw
dropper every time I perform it. It is so good that I hate to say there is one thing about it which
could use some improvement.
In the routine the spectator slides a chosen plating card into
a pocket in the wallet with a clear window.
The pocket is a very tight fit. So tight that
it is a chore to slide the card in.
Perhaps over time the leather will stretch a bit but
out of the box it has this flaw.
But the trick itself is really good and Istill rated it 5
stars.
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One of the best props I have bought in years.
Hesitant at first to buy it as the effect can
be done with sleight of hand without the wallet.
However the wallet lifts the effect to
another level.
There is money involved, a prediction involved and a wallet.
It is super
easy, no stress and gets great reactions.
Not only for laymen, it also flies past
magicicians.
There is a set up after each performance though. It can be done on the hop,
similar time to setting up an envelope for card to wallet.
There is a move but should go
unnoticed.
The quality of the wallet is top notch.
A great prop.
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I just received my No Choice Wallet, I love Tony's peak, David's use for a billet is great, I would
probably use it in a drawing dupe, it is also a 3-way out or switching. Plus the standard routine(s)
are great. Mark’s handling(s) are great, as is Tony’s. This is going to be a great tool for me.
Great job, Tony!
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A top of the line product!
1 of 2 magicians found this helpful.
Very easy handling, but astonishing for the laymen! Very good for different purposes, as cards or
papers etc.!
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