Magic Review - Orphic Wallet by Lewis Lé Val and The 1914

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[@camwhitehead4440]

I'm an amateur magician who only does magic for friends/coworkers, but I have to say, if I'm ever unsure whether or not to purchase anything, I come to you first. Your videos have never disappointed with how in depth you go into your reviews, and I appreciate everything that you do for the magic world. Thank you for continuing to help me make decisions and I look forward to more reviews in the future!

[@magicorthodoxy]

Thank you Cam, that's appreciated!

[@garysloan1660]

I agree. This guy is smart yet magical.

[@thequadcitymagician]

David is one of the best.

[@rockgiant]

This arrives for me today! Just in time, we are getting a lot of snow this weekend so it’s good timing to sit and learn

[@magicorthodoxy]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@dakotawint]

i cant choose between this and SAW!! What would you suggest?

[@magicorthodoxy]

this

[@dakotawint]

@@magicorthodoxy *gasp*

[@ColinUnderwood]

Thanks for the comprehensive points covered. I ordered last night!

[@magicorthodoxy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michaelhernandezpeterson9831]

Love your honesty and enthusiasm (and hand gestures)!😁

[@magicorthodoxy]

:D

[@ricardotavera1330]

I got the regular orphic and I’m using bridge sized red backs. they’re the perfect size for the peek size.

[@magicorthodoxy]

oh nice

[@MrStevenastley]

Really fantastic video David. I appreciate you! 👍🏻

[@magicorthodoxy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@louis02023]

I am doing card to envelope which is in the wallet also, does the envelope (median size sold by propdog) fit the slot of Orphic plus?

[@michaelprincipato7749]

I already pulled the trigger when I saw your unboxing. I am a wallet junky. My wife is going to kill me when it arrives. I have been watching the videos and have picked out routines I will use this for. Love the Membership section....you are killing me, David.

[@magicorthodoxy]

happy to .... help? Tell your wife I am sorry

[@jameswebb8338]

Excited about this wallet. Thanks David.

[@magicorthodoxy]

it's a goodie

[@nicholasbyers4323]

Mine is in my pocket, I love it. Makes any one ahead/prediction routine a breeze!

[@magicorthodoxy]

agreed - best wallet to come out in a while

[@acevadoul1203]

Got the plus delivered yesterday it’s absolutely fantastic, dare I say this might genuinely be the last wallet I buy? >.< probably not but definitely don’t need another for my uses

[@magicorthodoxy]

awesome

[@rickcleveland310]

It’s not the same peek as the Razor or Shadow?

[@magicorthodoxy]

completely different body style

[@SpeakerGregoryDwyer]

Thank you. Just placed my order today.

[@magicorthodoxy]

Oh awesome

[@mathmusicstructure]

Do you think it would be possible to take the i***x from the shadow wallet and put it in the orphic? I still want to do thought of card to wallet.

[@magicorthodoxy]

I suppose anything is possible, I have not tried to remove mine

[@bendyparanormal]

I am not into magic wallets because I usually can’t carry them as an EDC. I’ve purchased some wallets in the past and haven’t used them very long after purchase. This is the first magic wallet that has caught my attention in about 15 years. I pre-ordered both. Yes, both. I don’t do card to wallet, but I intend to use it with some of the Eclipse cards, which are standard sized cards. So I ordered the plus just to make sure I had the room if I needed it. But I then decided to order the standard, as well, because I would prefer a smaller wallet in some specific cases…so I pre-ordered one of each and will switch out according to my needs. I went from not being interested in magic wallets at all, to being very excited about this one. I’ve already got a bunch of ideas. That double-window feature for the peek and the Himber-like switch are what sold me on this wallet. Great review, as always. Very excited. Can’t wait for my wallet(s) to arrive. It’s like the anticipation of waiting for Christmas as a kid.

[@magicorthodoxy]

What a great comment - I hope a lot of people read this

[@bendyparanormal]

Update: After working with both the slimmer, smaller version and the ‘plus’, I prefer the Orphic+. And since I don’t use it as my EDC wallet,I’ve bought a second Orphic+ and have it in the car, guaranteeing I always have one handy if I happen to leave the house without one. I do mentalism routines with ESP cards and I use the wallet to carry a set of those cards and some business cards, (used as billets), from which I require a quick, easy, unnoticeable peek. I will say that they have made a slight change to how they make the wallet now, (I’m writing this on 18 July 2023). The original wallet was all leather. The second one I bought, (which was just a few months ago), is leather, but is felt-lined on the inside, (like, only along that far inside surface area, where it folds and that lies beneath anything places in the window slot or the ‘bottom’ pocket/slot). Don’t know if this is to make things slide out of that bottom ‘pocket’ better, was done to cut costs, or if they have a new manufacturer and that’s the only option they had. But just know they look a little different on that part of the inside now. It doesn’t negatively or positively affect the look or working of the wallet at all. Though I do have concerns about wear over time. Opening and closing the wallet, removing and placing things in the ‘pocket’/‘slot’, will wear through felt pretty quick, but not leather. The newer one I bought - that gets use, but less so than the original - is already showing very minor signs of wear; so I worry about what it will look like in a year or two. (And in case anyone is wondering, I bought it from a well-known, reputable magic shop who got their Orphic wallet stock from Murphy’s and is where I bought the original from; so, no, the new one is not a ‘knock-off’.) I think the way the peek window is designed to work is brilliant. Simple to use and so clever. Still my favorite magic ‘peek’ wallet. I’m not interested in any other. (So if that redesigned part that is now felt-covered wears through and looks bad or affects the way I use the wallet, I’ll just buy another one.)

[@shawnmcdowell5477]

That is a very good wallet and 1914 puts out some amazing products. I have started a collection of magic wallets some I like a lot and some that are in a drawer, but if I decide to purchase this wallet I will buy the plus. You never know when one may need to do a card to wallet anyway. Great review David. Have a wonderful day.

[@magicorthodoxy]

That is awesome!

[@martinscircusskillsworkshops]

Really useful review. I'm curious to know whether the peek for the orphic is fundamentally different than the peek for the Shadow Wallet (I have one of these and I'm v happy with it) or are the peeks essentially the same?

[@magicorthodoxy]

Well, the Shadow peek in on the Outside of the Wallet and the Orphic is on the inside

[@bbsylar1055]

@@magicorthodoxy Hello, so... which peek method is easy for a magic beginner ?

[@cemetariel666]

Hey David if you had to chose one or the 3 for a live show on the street or a one on one performance which one would you chosen. Razor wallet this. Or into wallet. I personally use into wallet alot more. Here's something I've done with into wallet. I made my own privacy screen which was a little smaller and popped it in the front I'd window of the wallet. That way a spectator can freely put there bullet in the wallet 2nd slot or folded card slot. Either is fine. (I have stuff in there so they can really only chose the empty slot ) but this works beautifully. But yes which wallet would you chose for a one on one or street performance ?

[@magicorthodoxy]

INTO style doesn't fit my style = but I think ORPHIC is my favorite over all

[@cemetariel666]

@@magicorthodoxy thanks for taking the time to reply. I appreciate it 😊

[@paulbond1518]

Hey,David I know you like your wallets,hope you can get your hands on the apex wallet by Thomas Sealey.Looks a great product,,I did end up purchasing orphic and love it!.,cheers

[@magicorthodoxy]

I'll check it out!

[@raremage]

Found the review :) Question though: how does it compare to the venerable Stealth Assassin (which has been my EDC for around two years now)?

[@magicorthodoxy]

I still love my SA and am constantly returning to it time and time again after all these other new wallets come and go

[@paulbond1518]

Great review,nice product no doubt the first of many more wallet releases this year,surely creators must be running out of new designs and features,cheers

[@magicorthodoxy]

we'll never run out of new ideas

[@paulbond1518]

@@magicorthodoxy I think with wallets they might be running out of ideas just purchasing another product that does it in a slightly different way which isn’t always better.

[@warrentredaway1666]

My question is what wallet are you using as your everyday wallet and how does the card to wallet on this compare to the card to wallet on the nexus wallet ?

[@magicorthodoxy]

I use the QUIVER as my EDC, but only because it has more pockets. I'm an old man and I carry a lot of junk in my wallet

[@dominiqueblanco9560]

Actually I do not leave my experience with a review product, but for this one I had to. Imagine you let choose any card to your spectator, put it in the wallet and in the middle of the table, before the trick even begin, you had in the envelope the same card the spectator choose. The deck can be inspected, even shuffled by the spectator and he can select the card he wants. You don’t touch the card ever. This is just one of the features I came on my own. Card to wallet of course, 5 different peeks explained. I don’t know if this is the best wallet of all time, but if you have a tool where you can perform 4 different magic moments that hit hard, well this is a lot of value you get

[@magicorthodoxy]

what a great comment - thanks !!!

[@Evan-sx8xd]

Hi david! I want to ask if i purchasing the standard orphic wallet and i want to do the effect from craig card to wallet without palming is it still work? Or the result is same i need to purchasing the orphic + to do that effect? Thanks

[@magicorthodoxy]

If you want to palm and load a full sized poker card - you need the plus

[@kennightingale7424]

Great review...Mine is On the way...thanks

[@magicorthodoxy]

Enjoy it

[@majician13]

Which wallet has the best peek and most room for EDC?

[@magicorthodoxy]

probably this one or the stealth assassin (but SA can't hold playing cards)

[@jainamparekh1694]

Really love your videos !! I was thinking it would be really great if you could make a video about your every day carry wallet and all the tricks that you keep in your wallet and also a video about top 5 tricks that you can keep in your wallet!

[@magicorthodoxy]

You mean like this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWPJppedr7x7l9U

[@jainamparekh1694]

@@magicorthodoxy yeah thank you so much !!

[@magikbob5]

Which wallet do you like best for CTW, Orphic or FPS.

[@magicorthodoxy]

they pretty much have the same load and reveal

[@hakeemcollins4661]

i have both the Hermes and the Orphic. i will say in terms of leather quality Hermes by Quiver is in its own league! it really is true that the Quiver company is the ROLEX of magic leather goods! the leather is seriously luxury status, it feels like nappa leather! Now onto Orphic. I ordered the Regular one and when i first received the wallet it did not want to stay closed. Overtime however that has improved. Stitching is very well done and the leather is real as mentioned just not as good as Hermes by Quiver. I was literally able to stuff an entire deck of 52 cards dividing the cards into each pocket so that i could help stretch the leather more. I was able to get a card into the loading pocket but not at first. the rest of the pockets out of the box will fit playing cards. Even though i said Hermes quality was better i prefer Orphic due to the nature of the deceptive peak and can hold more stuff! You get an actual himber style switch unlike the transformer gimmick. Both can do No palm card to wallet. If you are on the fence the only thing you gotta ask yourself is do you really utilize the out to lunch principle? As that's the only difference the orphic doesn't have. All in all i love both wallets, but if i had to choose only one it would be Orphic due to the versatility! If only it was made exactly the same but by Quiver with their leather quality. omg that would make this wallet truly the king of the hill!

[@magicorthodoxy]

I hope everyone reads your wonderful comment

[@MysTicBiGz]

What about nail writing?

[@hakeemcollins4661]

@@MysTicBiGz i know the power of nail writing is great, but i would never use my wallet to do such thing. i have done the classic approach of "writing something down" on the card and then after putting the pen down and with the card still in my hand nail write in front of spec. people don't know these kind of things exist anyways and i like being bold in my performances whenever possible. in the tutorial for the Hermes there's a breif discussion on being able to use nail writing with the wallet but this is not mentioned on orphic.

[@pinballwizard666]

I don't know why I'm waiting ...... Cos I know I'm going to end up getting it. Not heard a bad word about it!

[@magicorthodoxy]

:D

[@mathmusicstructure]

To me the inclusion of a himber is the most interesting thing about this. I'm no wallet expert but I don't know of another wallet with ctw, peek, and himber, all in a modern looking wallet. Apparently the ctw has some interesting features too, but I don't own it so I'm not sure exactly.

[@magicorthodoxy]

I agree

[@JeromeCAN]

Would you recommend buying orphic wallet than stealth assassin? got limited funds so i'm trying to really sort what is the best choice possible :( Thank you! Your videos really helps.

[@magicorthodoxy]

the stealth assassin only holds billets or credit cards - it can't hold playing cards. Buy the one that fits your budget and style

[@TheDutchMagicTeacher]

Does this wallet hold cash money, including coins?

[@magicorthodoxy]

sadly no

[@mathmusicstructure]

Is it bad that after I saw this I thought "I wonder if this will have enough pockets for all David's stuff"?

[@magicorthodoxy]

HA HA

[@rickcleveland310]

Do you like this one as a peek wallet?

[@magicorthodoxy]

it's great for peeking

[@jeteshpatel1757]

Is there going to be a vegan version? Thanks 🙇🏾‍♂️🙏🏾🥇😊

[@magicorthodoxy]

that's a question for the creator

[@jeteshpatel1757]

@@magicorthodoxy 🙇🏾‍♂️🙏🏾🥇💯☺

[@jean-lucgagnier3602]

As far as i am concern peek devices are not really usefull if you palm it right and if you got the right methods...it's just a plus..;-) I've bougth several wallets.But My best one is : The one from Luc Langevin devez magicien avec Luc Langevin 3 Himber wallet. (2015)

[@magicorthodoxy]

Thanks for sharing!

[@tjf42193]

Have you seen magic wallets that are chain wallets ?

[@magicorthodoxy]

no - where did you see em?

[@tjf42193]

@@magicorthodoxy i have not I was just cerious cause like I honestly foRget my wallet if it’s not attached to me

[@thecentralscrutinizerr]

WTF - my question keeps being deleted.

[@magicorthodoxy]

what's your question?

[@chrisharrelson66]

I just KNEW this was the new wallet waller you were pertaining to secretly in a fewest past video!! Thank you so very much. It is on my list!!!

[@magicorthodoxy]

You are so welcome!

[@Aric6785]

If you were on an island and could carry only ONE wallet, mainly for switching and CTW… Would you chose the APEX? Or the Orphic +?

[@magicorthodoxy]

Orphic plus

[@christopherstorz6184]

"Can it be inspected?" is just about the last concern you should have about a wallet. At least a wallet that you can present as "your wallet". I have handed my card to wallet wallet to spectator after spectator over the years, and I have never had anyone do anything more than hold it. If it looks like a wallet and you have it loaded like a wallet then people are no more going to go through your wallet than they would your pockets.

[@magicorthodoxy]

well said

[@Jahstice]

your reviews are not as good anymore. you just described mainly what it does but i remember earlier reviews you actually showed gimmicks, wallets inside out and mechanics. there is nothign to copy for a laymen. but seeing a himbeer mechanic or in general more insight is far more helpful.

[@magicorthodoxy]

Thanks for the comment

[@christopherstorz6184]

Finally got my Orphic+, I've been looking to replace my well worn RMW for a while and wanted to get something that also had a peak. Boy does this thing deliver. I've reworked my presentation of Close's Invisible Deck routine and it now kills even harder. Having a single spectator write down their thought of card and in not being revealed until AFTER the card is shown reversed in the deck really puts an extra punch in the routine. I'm sure I'm not the first person to think of it but in case, dear reader, you haven't thought of using a peak for this sort of routine.....do it.

[@magicorthodoxy]

great tip

[@davidthompson7764]

Thank you for a great review. Are the slots on the plus big enough for a couple of packet tricks? Thank you David

[@magicorthodoxy]

Yes they are

[@TgThump]

Who is the standard Orphic Wallet best for?

[@mikeianneo3432]

Mentalist that have no plan of doing a poker sized card to wallet. You can still easily do a business card to wallet with smaller Orphic. Just not a poker sized card to wallet. So a mentalist that prefers a slimmer wallet will want Orphic standard size. You can still use peek and switch with slimmer wallet and business card to wallet is no problem.

[@magicorthodoxy]

Mike is right !!!

[@kurtthecat3995]

@@mikeianneo3432 It's the EA Clown!

[@이름-t5m7g]

I had to have this wallet the first time I saw it, and finally, I have ordered orphic+ and can't wait to get my hands on it! Just one concern and question : how is the fact that you're using a wallet in a mentalism routine justified? In a card routine you can just perform CTW in the mid of your routine and the use of the wallet is pretty much justified, but in case of mentalism, putting the card or billet that contains information back into the wallet still seems a bit awkward to me. Does the lecture address these concerns?

[@magicorthodoxy]

magicians over think things ... why do we put the spectator's card BACK in the deck only to FIND it later?

[@cemetariel666]

My partner got me this for xmas. Looking forward to getting this. I love your videos. definitely look forward to watching your videos

[@magicorthodoxy]

👍

[@galaxycaptain672]

Well, I'm obviously I'm NOT the first subscriber to comment but ANOTHER excellent review David. However, before I purchase this wallet I had better "peek" more frequently at my other wallets that YOU recommended. Thanks

[@magicorthodoxy]

Thanks for stopping by

[@robjacks2748]

Brilliant review as always. I might spring for this wallet. I'm not surprised that Craig Petty's videos are the longest. He does like to hear himself talk. I don't mind. He's very thorough ususally but maybe a bit longwinded. Plus he always wears the same shirts as I do.

[@magicorthodoxy]

Thanks for watching!

[@garethwitty6115]

My Orphic Plus is on the way :D. If is from the 1914 then no worries.

[@magicorthodoxy]

:D

[@aaronwallis5545]

I get brave and send you a message on FB about a review on this wallet, and a few hours alter by some kind of um...haven't got a word for it, this video drops! Great review I'm glad I bought this.

[@magicorthodoxy]

AWESOME !!!!

[@thequadcitymagician]

I have wanted one of these ever since I received Overdraft.

[@magicorthodoxy]

I still don't have overdraft !!!! bwaaaaa

[@stephanelux6751]

Thank you for this gerat review. Are you using the Orphic wallet as EDC? If yes, have you added an items (packet tricks, ESP cards, ..)?

[@magicorthodoxy]

right now, I have the wallet in a vice to reshape the leather so that it holds more cards

[@michaelroberts2955]

Orphic Wallet - both versions - are available for 50% off on the 1914 website through midnight 6/29 (U.K. time)! Great deal!

[@magicorthodoxy]

Very nice!

[@elopers6424]

Man this sounds so exciting

[@magicorthodoxy]

:D

[@waskan.herrera]

Had this for awhile as my everyday wallet. I love that they made a 2nd version. Great review

[@magicorthodoxy]

Very nice!

[@magi2]

I am going to definitely have to save my money for the Orphic+ wallet, you got me with that it's a peak and especially Himber

[@magicorthodoxy]

:D

[@prateek2950]

Finally !!! The review I was waiting for !!🙏🙏

[@magicorthodoxy]

Hope you like it!

[@prateek2950]

Loved it !! Just can't wait to get my hands on my orphic +. Wished I lived in the USA for faster shipping. 😂

[@wth1226]

This is great review David，but I don't know which wallet I should buy，Nexus Wallet or Orphic Wallet，can you give me some advices please？

[@magicorthodoxy]

But the one that has the look that you like the best - you cant go wrong

[@wth1226]

@@magicorthodoxy ok thx a lot😆😆

[@ericm8657]

Can the Orphic plud fit into a jeans front pocket ok? Replacing my mom magic wallet and want an EDC magic wallet

[@magicorthodoxy]

ouch who wants to wear a wallet in thier front pocket? that'd be uncomfortable

[@ericm8657]

@@magicorthodoxy ha! Never have had an issue. Back pocket is for pickpockets.

[@mountainmtn2827]

Can I do billet tricks with the plus?

[@magicorthodoxy]

Both wallets are the same, the plus is just large

[@afk21117]

Great review David. I got my Optic+ yesterday. It’s just as advertised - good craftsmanship and quality a ton of excellent routines for both the mentalist and magician. My only nit is that it doesn’t close flat once the inner and outer slots are loaded with EDC items like money, credit cards and billets. Depending on how you lay the wallet down there may be a gap that you don’t want . I noticed that the video shows routines with very little or no items in the exterior pockets. Also, one must be thoughtful about the “look” of items that are loaded in the exterior pockets if you intend to use the himber feature. I’m sure I’ll find a way to make this work for me as it has so much potential. No buyers remorse at this time.

[@magicorthodoxy]

I have mine in a clamp right now to force the leather to close tighter

[@ThemagicofEd]

@@magicorthodoxy I was just about to say the same thing. Having something inside just in the center pushed against the spine then clamped to add pressure could help the leather relax enough and stretch. Also some leather lotion along the spine inside and out could also assist with this.

[@jackbannister2520]

is this the best wallet out there at the moment for price and what it can do? Great review :)

[@magicorthodoxy]

at the moment

[@jackbannister2520]

@@magicorthodoxy i really cant decide what wallet to get, between this and the shadow from 1914

[@kayjbarbosa]

Will this replace SAW for you? 😄

[@magicorthodoxy]

who knows?

[@brucet53]

Another excellent review - thank you

[@magicorthodoxy]

Thanks

[@Rainson_Entrepreneur]

Is this suitable for coin/folded bill to wallet? Will it be flawless?

[@Highlandmagician]

Great review got orphic plus like you if indoubt get the plus ➕ 😀

[@magicorthodoxy]

Good choice!

[@Highlandmagician]

@@magicorthodoxy then you have best ofboth 🌎

[@jimfitch8391]

Great review! Thank you!

[@magicorthodoxy]

My pleasure!

[@vaibhavpachisia4653]

Need to buy one - Shadow or Orphic?

[@magicorthodoxy]

Shadow doesn't have card to wallet - and has a thought of card to wallet (with a force) and Orphic has a card to wallet - pick the one that has the feature you want most

[@vaibhavpachisia4653]

@@magicorthodoxy peek-wise, which is more inconspicuous?

[@dustywaynemusic6297]

@@magicorthodoxy thanks this was my question too

[@jennylaperriere1174]

Great 🥇 ❤❤❤❤❤

[@magicorthodoxy]

happy to help

[@krissanta7208]

Perfect! i´m getting this baby! Thanks David :D

[@magicorthodoxy]

Enjoy!

[@krissanta7208]

@@magicorthodoxy will do

[@kayjbarbosa]

Do you reckon this wallet would replace your SAW and Quiver Wallet as your EDC’s? 😄

[@magicorthodoxy]

I doubt anything is replacing QUIVER for a long time - until someone makes a "real man's wallet" style again

[@kayjbarbosa]

Thanks David! How bout with the SAW? Will this replace the SAW for you? 😄

[@windwrightmage]

Honestly I don't know why anyone would by the orphic over the orphic plus

[@magicorthodoxy]

Yea ...

[@seatnikcell8748]

Hi David, love your content, must ask you a question because I can not find an answer to it, I want to buy the wallet The problem is I bought the Hermes already Should come to me soon, in addition to that I always wanted to buy the wallet of Peter Nardi the Stealth assassin wallet, I realized it is good for mentalism (best according to many reviews). My problem starts whether to buy the Orphic or buy the Orphic plus because I'm also very good With cards it's my specialty, its an obsession you could say, my thought is whether to bring Lewis' wallet while I have Nardi's wallet. And the Hermes that is due to arrive soon, should i use Hermes as the card to wallet? and get the regular orphic for mentalism only ? +the stealth assassin or should I give up on one of those.? [My mom thinks I'm crazy that I'm buying 3 wallets] What I mean is that I need your **opinion** on the subject. As one who has much more knowledge than me, in the field and you have the wallets of course .. which is better? Buy them all and decide for myself? Buy the regular or the plus? i don't want to miss anything. in the last 2 year I've been started take mentalism more seriously because its more for grown people and I'm 28yo. when I was young i loved magic with other props. but I've been attracted to Mentalism as I've grown up. Thanks in advance if you are going to answer.

[@magicorthodoxy]

The stealth assassin and the regular orphic are primarily for mentalists only.

[@niquetan]

Really great advice at the end David! Great video! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@magicorthodoxy]

Thanks so much!

[@themaggot8]

Hi David, you mentioned that you need a glide for the CTW. Is it possible to use your ID as a glide or do you need to make one? Best regards

[@magicorthodoxy]

yes yes yes