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So . . . Mullica Wallet, eh . . . A hip version, eh . . .

Let me start by saying that if you like the functionality of the standard Mullica Wallet, then you'll like this wallet. Let me give you a brief overview of the differences between the original and this version:

Both wallets, of course, have an outer and an inner wallet. The outer wallets in both version are the same width (3.5 inches). The original is 1.25 inches taller (7' vs. 5.75'). The original wallet being taller, of course, has 3 more credit card slots than the new version.

Here's the interesting part, however . . . the inner wallets are basically the same size. In fact the original one is a hair smaller in width, and the um . . . ahem . . . thingie . . . that makes it possible for things to appear inside the smaller wallet is actually a little bigger and a bit more . . . um . . . easy to use.

The inner wallet in this version looks a little better than the original. In the original, the inner wallet looked a little out of place, whereas this version looks more natural. Oddly, the only real change is the shortening of the outer wallet by 1.25 inches, but it made a huge difference.

Additionally, you get a DVD that teaches you a handful of effects that you can do with the wallet. One of the effects merely requires that you keep your drivers license in the same pocket as your Mullica wallet . . . no other prep. There are also some card effects and business card effects taught with the wallet as well. Basically you get a handful of Paul Harris effects that have been reworked or modified to work with the wallet. All of the PH effects that you get are good effects to start with. Adding the wallet handling improves some of the effects and weakens others. Either way, the effects are worth knowing.

Joe Russell walks you through how to use the wallet, how to keep it in your pocket and so forth. I will say that the handling Russell teaches was a bit awkward for me, so I used a handling that I felt more comfortable with. I think that's a minor point other than to say that he was pretty adamant about this is how you hold the wallet, and this is how you do this, etc . . . my advice would be to try his suggested handling, but don't be intimidated by his boldness and assume that there are no other ways to handle it.

I've loaded my wallet with a few things and now have a portable 20 to 30 minute show in my back pocket. None of the effects are ones from the Joe Russell DVD, and I only use the wallet for one effect that utilizes the gimmick, but either way, I now carry it with me wherever I go, and it holds a handful of great effects that I love to perform.

I believe that the original Mullica Wallet is $60.00 bucks. This one is $70.00 and it includes the DVD. It's definitely a good quality wallet. It does take a little breaking in, but that's normal. From where I'm sitting, if you already own a Mullica Wallet, you may want to still give this some serious consideration. If you're thinking about buying a Mullica Wallet, go with this version. If you've never heard of the Mullica Wallet, but you like the idea of having a signed card vanish and reappear inside of a zipped wallet that's inside of another wallet, then get this.

Final Verdict:
5 Stars with a Stone Status of Total GEM!