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jkwebber New user 76 Posts |
I decided to get the Mullica Wallet. Thank you for all of your suggestions.
David Regal's passport looked pretty good too, but after watching the video, I thought that the removal of the card from the passport looked kind of funny. Could have been just the performer removing the card so quickly. I was strongly thinking of getting the JOL wallet, but no one really commented on it. Oh well, I should get my Mullica wallet soon. Thanks |
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Neuromancer Regular user 121 Posts |
May I ask: Is there a trick/method that you CAN do with the Mullica but CAN'T do with the JOL wallet? (I thought both can be used for a no-palm CTW?
I'm asking since I am strongly thinking about getting the JOL as it seems to me that it is the best of both (or all) worlds.
cya
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Failed Magician Inner circle Still working on the DL even after made 2100 Posts |
I never bought any wallet, so I grabbed my first one last week. It is the Triple Threat Wallet by Anthony Miller. I love it and didn't regret it at all. I know there are millions of wallets on the market. But I can vouch for this if you need a simple wallet for CTW, good peeking utility and can be used as everyday wallet.
This is a no-palming CTW. Don't worry about the loading, once you know the angle and handling, it's a very easy and smooth process. I've been practicing for a night and performed CTW for my student. Was a smooth routine.
Magic comes through perception. -HS
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aussiemagic Special user 937 Posts |
I have and use the Mullicqa wallet, but the Mullica wallet is best when you are standing and you are performing for people who are standing as well. It is not very good to perform it when you are standing and the spectators are seated which is how the majority of my strolling gigs are these days.
I still really like the wallet and Eugene Burgers handling I just think it has this limitation.
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Alan Munro Inner circle Kentwood, Michigan, USA 5952 Posts |
I prefer palming, even when using a no-palm wallet. I may start using a Reverse Osmosis pouch, again, for gigs where the area is too hot to wear a jacket. As far as I know, they're not made, anymore.
When wearing a jacket, I use a JOL Basic. For impromptu situations, I simply pull the selection from my back pocket. |
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Harry Murphy Inner circle Maryland 5444 Posts |
Dang Allen you are the only person I know of (other than me) that uses the old “Reverse Osmosis" pouch! It is one sweet little prop. Of course Mark Mason liked the concept so much he built the “Mirage Wallet” exploiting it. Both are good selections in the no-palm-card-to-wallet category.
I think that David Regal’s “Special Delivery” using a stack of envelopes is as strong a trick as using any wallet and costs only a few bucks. In my opinion it is a best buy and lends itself to instant reset in a walk-around venue. It has been discussed here on the Café’. Even when I have a wallet to use I will often use the stack of envelopes just to mix things up. It looks so innocent! Mr. Regal has also released his take on an old Michael Pizzolla trick (Synchronicity III) with his “Passport” wallet and routine. Michael’s routine is strong but it isn’t a card to wallet per se in that it is more of a prediction and more for a formal close-up show. Mr. Regal’s thinking and prop makes "Passport" a worker for almost any venue or show type. The prop is pure quality and looks elegant. While everything is included (excpet a deck of cards), you can use your own passport (if you've traveled and had it stamped a number of times). Last night I worked a stand-up and walk-around gig. I used the Passport prop for the stand-up routine (and once again walk-around before the evening ended). I used the Special Delivery prop for my walk around work (five different times) and my JOL wallet at one of tables (I was being followed by a couple of guys that wanted to figure out Special Delivery, I pulled out empty envelopes then the wallet since the card had missed the envelope and hit the wallet. LOL!). One could say it was a Regal night! The JOL line, which you can get from Craig Dickson, is in my opinion simply one of the best general wallets (i.e., having both features, palm and no palm) available to performers today. Anyone who has seen Mr. Dickson load it right under their watchful eyes (burning the action so to speak) knows just how simple the prop is to use and how strong the effect is. Three or four years ago I stood at his booth at a small convention (MAES) and watched him repeatedly demo the prop. His handling and the quality of the workmanship convinced me that this was a working prop. So I bought two (and use it regularly). There is no best prop, I'd say build a routine that fits you and your style and select the prop that best serves that routine. If you have several routines then you may end up with several different props. But I could be wrong!
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truesoldier Inner circle 1191 Posts |
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On 2010-06-17 10:01, Christopher Lyle wrote: I agree with this advice / opinion totally |
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Rainboguy Inner circle 1915 Posts |
Bill Palmer:
Hi Bill: To quote you....."If you have the instructions to the old Lee Noble wallet, or if you have Don Alan's book Pretty Sneaky, there is a method presented which with a small amount of modification will give you a no-palm card to wallet. I have a version of the card to wallet that I used for close to 35 years in trade show and table hopping work that Terry Seabrooke said was the most commercial CTW routine he had ever seen. No palming is required at all. But it does require a bit of preparation. One part of it is some that will last you for a very long time. The other part has to be done on a daily or weekly basis. But it's worth the work, because it will knock their socks off." Bill:.....WOW!...>What timing!......a couple of weeks ago I found my old Lee Noble LePaul Wallet downstairs in a box in my basement and brought her back to life with some Doc Marten's Shoe Elixir....(great stuff for leather wallets, BTW)...so anyway....when I saw your post ....I thought I would reply since I can't find my original instructions, but I LOVE the Wallet.....it's kinda like the "Charlie Miller Cup" of Wallets, isn't it? It's a MAN's wallet! Do you have a set of instructions? And I'm very interested to hear more about your routine per your post, above........ Thank you in advance for your help~! |
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Scott Fridinger Special user Gloucester Pt, VA 893 Posts |
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On 2010-06-17 10:01, Christopher Lyle wrote: I have to totally disagree with you here on a few points. I love passport, I think the props are great and easy to use. And the effect is more than a card-to-wallet in the mind of the spectator. You "know" the location they travel to, and the card is in the "wallet" type item. I think Transporter's props have a great deal to be desired. This effect has several awkward moves to me, in comparison to Passport. I will not disagree with you about palming. It isn't that hard, and really may be the best option.
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Scott Fridinger Special user Gloucester Pt, VA 893 Posts |
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On 2010-06-25 22:24, jkwebber wrote: As a magician this looked funny to me, but my wife (who has pretty much seen every magic trick known to man) thought it looked really good, and everyone I have shown it too have never said a word about it.
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PaulGreen Inner circle 1133 Posts |
Hi Everyone,
I recently attended a lecture at the Magic Castle where GEROGE SATERIAL presented a non-palm card to wallet routine. The great thing about it was that it used a non-gimmacked wallet. As a matter of fact, the wallet is readily available in the mainstream marketplace. His handling (not the wallet) was mighty impressive. While his website (http://www.saterial.com/) does not appear to have a products area, I know that he did have notes available. I am sure that if you contact him, a sale could be made. He had a lot of clever things. Enjoy the search. Regards, Paul Green |
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Rainboguy Inner circle 1915 Posts |
I saw George do this in his lecture at last year's Houdini Club of Wisconsin convention.
It's great, and very practical, with a GREAT little tip with the wallet for table hoppers and strollers that's worth it's weight in gold, and it's in his lecture notes. |
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AlexanderY New user 70 Posts |
I use the Mullica wallet, and it has served me really well.
While it is true that the deck and wallet comes into contact, most of the no palm wallet is made in such a way that a second wallet is taken out (another layer of decption). This creates some distance between the deck and the wallet. |
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Rainboguy Inner circle 1915 Posts |
AlexanderY:
Without tipping "the tip", having a Mullica is a perfect reason to seek out a copy of George's lecture notes. His theory and practice in terms of spectator interaction and "naturalness" of presentation with this wallet are profound, in my opinion. I may be wrong, but I think this is one of the main points that Paul Green points out in his post and that I am reaffirming here about George's handling....yep...its impressive. |
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BryanDreyfus Loyal user 293 Posts |
Why would anyone want to spend money on a wallet when a signed card to wallet (sealed compartment)when they can do it free (except for the cost of a DB card)?
Bryan
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Adam1975 Special user UK 900 Posts |
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On 2010-09-15 04:52, BryanDreyfus wrote: A bit silly that.... The DB method,while good,is not the last word in wallet effects. Some of us like the purity of removing the card from the wallet and instantly and cleanly turning it over to reveal the selection..
Ive upped my standards.Now,up yours!
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The Burnaby Kid Inner circle St. John's, Canada 3158 Posts |
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On 2010-09-15 04:52, BryanDreyfus wrote: Because, frankly, the DB is a lame method. It's far better to reveal the card being separate from the deck where it was supposed to have jumped from.
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cardlover Regular user 170 Posts |
I agree.
A d/b is ver handy, but not in this case. Not to mention,the double lift,as wonderful as it is,gets abused by a lot of people and I have seen folks do a half dozen card tricks and every trick used it! If there is one effect that simply don't need it,it's card to wallet and like others said,it's not as deceptive. |
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Alan Munro Inner circle Kentwood, Michigan, USA 5952 Posts |
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On 2010-09-16 21:25, Andrew Musgrave wrote: I agree. When I saw a DB used, I was unimpressed, as were the other spectators. The actions just aren't well motivated. |
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Bietfriek Special user Bye, bye after 501 Posts |
It's very easy to create a non palm CTW from a normal wallet...
Personally I do prefer a palm. It also gives you more opportunities to get the card somewhere else. When you learn a great palm, the spectators can shuffle the deck while you have all the time in the world to do a m**c**y f*l*. You also could use an everyday wallet for an CTW (just practice)and create an ilussion |
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