The No Choice Wallet by Anthony Miller and Mark Mason

Effect

The No Choice Wallet creates a powerful prediction effect where a spectator freely chooses any card from a shuffled deck. The chosen card is placed into the wallet, and when the magician reveals a prediction written on a bill inside, it matches the spectator’s selection perfectly. The kicker? Every other card in the deck is blank, proving the impossibility of the prediction.

Full details

The No Choice Wallet is a high-quality gimmicked wallet designed for everyday carry. It includes a downloadable instructional video with multiple routines, including the main prediction effect, a signed card routine, and a billet peek application. The wallet itself is well-constructed, likely made of leather, and functions as a practical credit card or money clip holder. The main routine requires minimal sleight of hand, primarily involving a cop and ditch move, making it accessible for beginners while still strong enough for professionals.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is ideal for magicians of all skill levels, from beginners to professionals. Beginners will appreciate the straightforward handling, while experienced performers can expand on the routines or integrate the wallet into existing effects. Mentalists may also find it useful for peek applications or prediction-based routines.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The No Choice Wallet is relatively easy to perform, with the main routine requiring only basic sleight of hand (a cop and ditch). The wallet’s design helps conceal the method, and the angles are forgiving—though spectators should not stand directly behind the performer. Fiddlin Jonny notes that even his first attempt was successful, though breaking in the wallet for smoother card insertion is recommended.

What magicians say

Fiddlin Jonny praises the No Choice Wallet as a "really good solid effect," highlighting its clean presentation and versatility. He mentions, "There is no real difficult sleight of hand to do on this... if you're a beginner, you should not be intimidated." He also appreciates the wallet’s quality and potential for creative applications beyond the taught routines. In his 2020 roundup, he ranked it as his second-favorite release, calling it a "strong effect" with multiple performance possibilities.

The trick’s main drawback, according to Jonny, is the instructional quality—while Mark Mason’s tutorial is clear, other routines lack detailed explanations. However, the wallet’s functionality and impact make it a worthwhile investment for performers seeking a practical, high-impact prediction effect.