Telethought Wallet

THE BLURB:
TeleThought Wallet is one of the most diabolical utility
devices in magic. Its potential is limitless.

As they say "the sky is the limit," here. Virtually any
"mind-reading effect" can be performed with the "TeleThought
Wallet." Design duplication, book tests, telepath
experiments can now be presented under immaculate test
conditions. Imagine using the "TeleThought Wallet" for
preshow work! Or combining it with a "Brainwave Deck,"
"Invisible Pack," or "Precognition Deck." There is at least
one other wallet currently on the magic market, which could
vastly enhance its potential and ingenuity if it employed
the same material presently utilized in the "TeleThought
Wallet." Something to think about.

Wallet Dimension Approximately 4 1/4" x 2 3/4" (10cm x 7cm)

Wallet Dimension Approximately 7" x 4" (17cm x 10cm)

MY COMMENTS:
This is another wallet that performs the same basic function
as Ray Piatt's Caper Case, Peter Nardi's Mind Spy, and Mark
Strivings SUC wallet. What makes this one different is that
there is special material which allows you to do the
necessary work while the wallet is in full view of the
participant, who will be completely unaware of this. Of
course, I'm being a bit vague for those who aren't familiar
with the aforementioned wallets, but on this public page, I
must, especially since the ad blurb doesn't mention it.

The question that I'm sure experienced mentalists will want
to know is how it compares to the other wallets. It's
definitely versatile, but just not quite as much as the SUC
wallet. One very important function that the Telethought
Wallet can do that the SUC can also do is not mentioned in
the instructions. Its design makes this function a bit more
difficult to do than the SUC, but it can still be
accomplished. The Caper Case relies on a natural, though
extra move, that Telethought Wallet doesn't need and the
same goes for Mind Spy. In brief, once you close the
Telethought Wallet, there's no need to do any other move and
the information can be revealed.

I've noticed on forums that some have been complaining that
the wallet doesn't look like a regular wallet. I disagree.
The small size looks very much like a credit card wallet and
doesn't look any stranger than the SUC wallet or the Caper
Case. The larger size seems designed for 3x5 index cards or
for those who may find the smaller size too unusual for
their audiences. This certainly doesn't look a normal 3x5
card holder, but it doesn't look totally strange, either. I
don't think 3x5 card holders are used by a lot of folks and
so most wouldn't know the difference. To me, it looks like
it could legitimately be a 3x5 index holder. Other than the
size, the difference between the two different wallets is
the price. The larger wallet is almost $100 more than the
pocket-sized wallet.

The package includes the wallet and one folded sheet of
glossy paper with photos that explain how it's done. As
I've already mentioned, one interesting function isn't even
mentioned. If you purchase this, and you're not familiar
with the SUC wallet, contact me and I'll let you know about
it. The instructions do not detail any routines. This is a
utility device and it's up to the purchaser to creatively
apply its uses.

At the time of this writing, I feel that the best, most
versatile small wallet of this size is Mark Striving's SUC
Wallet. I know that some don't care for the special
material that sets the Telethought Wallet apart from others,
but you don't have to use that function. However, though
the Telethought Wallet can do many of the same things as the
SUC, and since the SUC is currently unavailable, it should
be no surprise that I recommend this wallet for those who
don't have a SUC wallet or those who are intrigued by the
special material that makes this wallet unique.