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Caps Wallet by Dan Fleshman

Created by: Dan Fleshman

Dan Fleshman's Card to Wallet routine is a captivating close-up magic trick where a spectator signs a card, which then magically appears inside a wallet that has been in plain view the entire time. The trick combines elements of card magic with mentalism, utilizing marked cards, a Chicago Opener, a Hindu Force, and palming techniques. The use of a caps wallet adds a surprising and impossible conclusion to the routine. This trick is perfect for magicians looking to add a strong, personalized finale to their card routines.

Key features

  • Utilizes marked cards for subtle identification

  • Incorporates classic techniques like the Chicago Opener and Hindu Force

  • Requires a caps wallet for the final reveal

  • Performance tips included for enhancing the effect

  • Spectator's signed card adds a personal touch

Pros

  • Strong, memorable effect with a personalized touch

  • Combines multiple classic techniques for a powerful routine

  • Detailed tutorial and performance tips provided

  • Suitable for close-up performances

Cons

  • Requires practice to master the palming and timing

  • Needs a specific type of wallet (caps wallet) for the trick

  • Marked cards may need to be prepared in advance

Effect

The Caps Wallet trick is a card-to-wallet routine where a spectator signs a selected card, which then vanishes from the deck and appears inside a wallet that has been in play the entire time. The effect combines deception, audience interaction, and a strong magical climax, leaving spectators convinced that the signed card impossibly traveled into the wallet.

Full Details

The routine uses a combination of sleight-of-hand techniques and a specially designed caps wallet to achieve the effect. Key elements include:

  • Marked Cards: The deck contains subtly marked cards, allowing the magician to identify the spectator’s selection without revealing the method.
  • Chicago Opener Influence: The routine borrows elements from this classic card trick, enhancing the structure and pacing.
  • Hindu Force: A second card is forced to create additional misdirection.
  • Palm Technique: The signed card is secretly palmed and loaded into the wallet at the right moment.
  • Caps Wallet: A standard wallet with a hidden flap allows for the secret loading of the signed card.

The trick relies on strong presentation, misdirection, and audience management to sell the illusion that the card was in the wallet from the beginning.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This routine is ideal for:

  • Intermediate to advanced magicians comfortable with palming and card forces.
  • Performers who enjoy interactive magic involving signed cards and spectator participation.
  • Those looking for a strong, self-contained routine with a clear climax and souvenir potential (the signed card).

Difficulty

The Caps Wallet routine requires proficiency in several card techniques:

  • Moderate sleight-of-hand skill (palming, double lifts, forces).
  • Timing and misdirection to conceal the loading of the card into the wallet.
  • Confident presentation to sell the illusion effectively.

Dan Fleshman describes it as "very simple to do" but emphasizes the importance of pacing and audience engagement to maximize impact.

What Magicians Say

  • Dan Fleshman (creator) highlights the strength of the routine, stating: "It's extremely strong because it's marked... if it weren’t marked, they'd just think you had a duplicate in the wallet."
  • Beau (Murphy’s Magic host) praises the effect’s structure, noting that adding the wallet provides a satisfying ending to what was previously an incomplete trick.
  • Performance Tip: Fleshman recommends forcing cards with values below six to avoid spectator confusion and having a spectator hold the wallet to enhance the illusion.

The Caps Wallet trick is a well-regarded routine that combines classic card magic with a practical, engaging presentation. Its reliance on marked cards and a simple gimmicked wallet makes it both deceptive and memorable.

What people are saying about Caps Wallet

MurphysMagicSupplies says...

Dan Fleshman's card to wallet routine is a very strong effect that adds an ending to a previously incomplete trick. The combination of marked cards, the wallet, and the spectator's signed card creates a memorable and impactful magical experience.

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