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L Switch Wallet by Bacon Magic

Created by: Bacon Magic

The L Switch Wallet is a specialized magic utility designed for covert deck switches, primarily used in parlor magic. It's a long, rectangular brown leather wallet with multiple pockets, a reveal window, and a zippered compartment. Its thickness is essential for concealing a deck of cards, making it unsuitable for everyday use but perfect for magicians needing a subtle deck switch solution. The wallet comes with a 20-minute tutorial by Z, covering various deck switch techniques.

Key features

  • Designed specifically for deck switches

  • Made from high-quality brown leather

  • Includes a 20-minute tutorial by Z

  • Features multiple pockets and a zippered compartment

  • Best suited for parlor magic due to its size

Pros

  • Well-made and functional

  • Creative solution for deck switches

  • Comes with a comprehensive tutorial

  • Allows for more covert switches compared to standard wallets

Cons

  • Too bulky for everyday use

  • Requires careful angle management

  • Not suitable for street magic due to its size

Effect

The L Switch Wallet allows a magician to secretly switch one deck of cards for another while the audience remains unaware. The wallet appears to be a normal leather wallet, but it conceals a second deck inside. The magician can perform the switch quickly and smoothly, making it seem like the same deck is in play throughout the performance.

Full details

The L Switch Wallet is a utility designed for deck switches, not a standalone trick. It is made from brown leather with a single stitch and includes multiple pockets, a reveal window, and a zippered compartment. The wallet is thicker than standard wallets to accommodate a hidden deck. It comes with a 20-minute tutorial by Z, covering different switching methods, including switches with the deck in or out of its box, adding cards to a deck, and making a deck appear.

The wallet requires careful angle management due to its size. It is not intended for everyday use but rather as a specialized tool for magicians who need a covert way to switch decks.

Who should consider the trick

Magicians who frequently perform deck switches and want a more subtle method than standard wallets should consider the L Switch Wallet. It is best suited for parlor magic rather than street magic due to its size. Those who prefer well-made, functional magic utilities will appreciate its design.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The deck switch itself is straightforward and quick, but proper execution requires practice. Magicians should rehearse in front of a mirror to ensure smooth handling and angle control. The wallet's size means performers must be mindful of pocket management and spectator sightlines.

What magicians say

David from Magic Orthodoxy describes the L Switch Wallet as "a very creative way to do a deck switch" and praises its functionality. He notes that while the wallet is bulkier than modern slim wallets, it serves its purpose well. He advises practicing the switch thoroughly before performing it live.

The tutorial by Z is clear and covers multiple switching techniques, making it useful for magicians at different skill levels. David concludes that the wallet is "a worthwhile investment for magicians seeking a well-made and functional deck switch utility."

What people are saying about L Switch Wallet

magicorthodoxy says...

This is a very creative way to do a deck switch, certainly something I've never thought of before. [...] It's a worthwhile investment for magicians seeking a well-made and functional deck switch utility.

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