The Virtuoso Wallet by Gerard Kearney
Created by: Gerard Kearney
Key features
High-quality leather construction for a genuine, non-suspicious appearance
Designed specifically for card tricks, enabling seamless executions like switches and controls
Fully functional as a regular wallet, enhancing practicality for daily use
No pre-show setup required, allowing for impromptu performances
Emphasizes natural handling to maintain audience trust and engagement
Pros
Exceptional craftsmanship and elegant design
Practical for working magicians with strong audience impact
Versatile for various card routines without detection
Cons
May be more expensive than standard wallets due to premium materials
Limited to card-based effects, not suitable for other item types like coins
Effect
The Virtuoso Wallet creates the appearance of a normal, high-quality leather wallet. A magician can perform various card tricks directly from the wallet. Cards can be produced, vanished, or changed in impossible ways. The wallet looks and feels completely ordinary to the audience, with no signs of being a magic prop.
Full details
The Virtuoso Wallet is made by Gerard Kearney and available from the Secret Tannery. It is a fully functional leather wallet. The wallet is designed to secretly hold and allow the performance of card tricks. It features high-quality craftsmanship and looks like a genuine, high-end wallet. The design eliminates audience suspicion and supports smooth execution of routines.
Who should consider the trick
This wallet is for magicians who perform card magic and want a practical, everyday prop. It is suitable for performers who value high-quality tools that do not look like magic props. Working magicians who need a deceptive and reliable wallet for their routines will find it useful.
Information on how difficult it is to perform
The wallet is designed for natural handling. The mechanics are built into the wallet's construction. A magician with basic card handling skills can use it. The wallet does the work, so the performer can focus on presentation. It is not considered a difficult prop to operate.
What magicians say
David Penn and Wayne Fox reviewed The Virtuoso Wallet. They said it combines exceptional craftsmanship with practical magical utility. David and Wayne appreciated that it looks and feels like a genuine, high-end wallet. This eliminates any suspicion from the audience. They highlighted its utility for secretly housing and executing card tricks smoothly.
What people are saying about The Virtuoso Wallet
worldmagicshop says...
The Virtuoso Wallet by Gerard Kearney combines high-quality craftsmanship with practical magic utility for card tricks. David and Wayne appreciated that it looks and feels like a genuine, high-end wallet, eliminating any suspicion from the audience.
Review videos
The Wizard Magic Review 5/11/25 | Purse, Goo App, The Virtuoso Wallet, & Stone Code
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