talkmagic.co.uk

Can people help me build a list of the names of wallets so I can look up the reviews in the appropriate section?

a few to get you going;

outlaw (now called panther i think)
outlaw widowmaker
jerry o'connell plus wallet (a few other types too)
heirloom
stealth assassin

There are loads of wallets out there so instead of listing them all there are some links below:

http://www.magicshop.co.uk/wallets-c-39.html
http://www.world-of-magic.co.uk/tricks.asp?catid=26
http://www.dudethatscoolmagic.co.uk/aca ... milar.html
http://www.worldmagicshop.co.uk/wallets-c-46.html

Paul Wilson has a Predator Wallet which I own. It's pretty cool!

I've heard of Himber and Balducci in certain tricks, but that's all. It's a bit of a mine field.

I guess the necessary components of any wallet are peak and load.

Thanks for links and names so far.

This is quite a good resource for Card to Wallllet wallets.

http://members.aol.com/magic168/cardtowallet.html

i'd like to add the Basil Horwitz wallet to the list..its pricey, but very classy...just like the best strippers...

I've looked through all of this and have come up with the following criteria for the wallet I want to be able to use.

a) it needs to be a practical, everyday wallet
b) it does not want to be the size of a paperback book
c) I need a peek
d) I need a load/switch playing cards

Specifically, in order to perform an effect I want to, it recommends a Balducci Wallet or Fred Kaps wallet with a zipped compartment. I have no idea how that translates into other wallets. It's one of those assumptions in the book.

I'm liking Jerry OConnell Plus Wallet (Small), but does it have a peek?

Or maybe the Stealth Assassin. It's so confusing.

Can the card be folded up - or do you want it to load flat?

I'd personally prefer not to be restricted to only loading it folded. Why do you ask, just for reference.

I asked because there's a wallet that can do all you are looking for, but it can't load a flat card - so I was wondering if that's a deal breaker.

If a folded card is cool, the Outlaw wallet works for loading. Switching - eh.

I'm not sure if it loads flat, but I think the Stealth Assassin might be the way to go. Perhaps search for the review (it's around somewhere) and ask someone who owns it about the condition of the loaded cards?

Marvell wrote:I've looked through all of this and have come up with the following criteria for the wallet I want to be able to use.

a) it needs to be a practical, everyday wallet
b) it does not want to be the size of a paperback book
c) I need a peek
d) I need a load/switch playing cards

Specifically, in order to perform an effect I want to, it recommends a Balducci Wallet or Fred Kaps wallet with a zipped compartment. I have no idea how that translates into other wallets. It's one of those assumptions in the book.

I'm liking Jerry OConnell Plus Wallet (Small), but does it have a peek?

Or maybe the Stealth Assassin. It's so confusing.

Judging from your needs the Stealth seems to cover the most. It is small but packs big. Even the small plus wallet is still pretty big and looks more like a city banker's bill fold. For me that is fine as I wear blazers and suits a lot, but you may want something that fits into your trouser pockets, in which case I would go for the Stealth. The new edition is even better than last year's model.

Just to clarify, Dr Todd, you mean the Stealth Assassin Wallet, don't you? Stealth is a different wallet, out of which the Stealth Assassin developed.

Part-Timer wrote:Just to clarify, Dr Todd, you mean the Stealth Assassin Wallet, don't you? Stealth is a different wallet, out of which the Stealth Assassin developed.

Yes, Stealth Assassin.
Cheers,
Todd

With a little practice you can load a bike card into the Widowmaker without folding it.