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i like to use a credit card wallet, are there any good card effects that people can recommend.

Or gimmicked wallets that i can use for card effects?

if anyone can recommend any wallets they use, I'm after a balducci type wallet with a backloading system that I can use as my regular wallet.

Bug

Bugnote...
If you're intending to use the wallet as your regular wallet, you'll need one of good quality. A few I've tried are made of limp plastic, and are not really serviceable.

My favourite wallet is a leather Himber wallet, made by Mark Mason, and I've also got quite a nice 'Balducci-style' wallet.

There are several sources for wallets, but try a search for 'wallet' on eMagictrics.co.uk first. Or ask Laurence for his advice. There's definately a Balducci wallet there, as I almost bought it myself - which states that it is so good, it can be used as your 'regular' wallet.

For a decent 'serviceable' wallet, you'll be looking at spending at least £35, but if the quality of my Mason Himber wallet is anything to go by, it is worth it, as a decent regular leather wallet will set you back about £30 anyway.

Midge...
The type of wallet you buy depends on what effects you want to do. Gimmicked wallets range in price and utility, and much of what is mentioned above is true. The Balducci is used for loading items secretly, to make them look like they've been in there all the time. The Himber wallet is used to 'exchange' items, i.e. turn a blank piece of paper into a banknote, or my own favourite - an impossible 'torn and restored' card effect.

Whichever (or both) type you choose depends on your needs. There are also hybrid wallets and special use wallets, but possibly the best place to start in my own opinion is the Balducci.

finally bought my wallet, it is a standard soft leather hip wallet from asda for only £5, i will be using it for kolossall killer, and an ungaffed card to wallet

midge

I use the 'Stealth' wallet (by Peter Nardi) available from www.alakazam.co.uk. Based on The mind spy wallet but slightly smaller so it easily fits into a hip pocket. The amount of Mentalist (is that the right word???) tricks that can be done with it is phenomenal. Give it a go and watch everybody shout 'Waheyyy... He's a bloody mentalist!!!'

yes i have been looking at this and am very tempted.

there is also one onthe jb site which looks similar, has anyone any experience of this?

Does anyone have the mind spy wallet? how does that compare to the stealth wallet?

I am looking for a wallet that can also be used as an everyday wallet. would the stealth or mindspy (or BMK wallet) be up for that?

Does anyone know if there is a UK outlet that sells the BMK wallet?

I was in the same quandry as you, but after speaking to Peter Nardi (inventor of Stealth and Mind Spy) there was no question as I like to wear comfortable clothes e.g. Jeans when I'm table hopping and the Stealth fits nicely in my pocket. The Mind Spy is about twice the size and unless you're wearing a jacket it's a bit awkward. Plus the fact that Stealth is half the price.

Ooohh Nearly forgot....... Stealth is up to job as an everyday wallet... I use it for that as well!!!!

I've just bought the Mark Thorold Mind Controller wallet and it is really good quality. It will only really carry credit cards and maybe business cards but it is a great purchase if you are looking for a 'mind reading' wallet

I'm about to replace my existing 'lesser' wallets with a Stealth from Alakazam... thanks for the reviews and comments guys... it's tips and recommendations like these that help us Magi make the right decision...

Thanks

I have just purchased mind spy and devastation, I will let you know whach is best and for what.


Jabs

I recommend the Thought Transmitter for Card wallet effects take a look on www.penguinmagic.com and look at the video of it.
This can be used with cards.

You mentioned credit cards- have you tried the UFO card which enables you to spin a credit card around your body

i have both "stealth" and the mind controller wallets and both are VERY good HOWEVER.... if you can justify using a full size "jacket pocket" wallet seriously get the mind spy, but if your just looking for one you can pull out of your hipper then its stealth every time