How do trick wallets work

A wallet that reflects your personality and impresses your friends at the same time? Get ready to be amazed by the Magic Wallet. Opening up the Magic Wallet you see exactly what makes this wallet so different. It has the ability to open from both its right and left sides, and you notice horizontal straps over the left and right side. The way it works is you insert your notes, receipts or business cards on one side of the Magic Wallet and close it.

By just flipping the wallet over and opening it your cash is magically and neatly stored. Two tight horizontal straps do the trick so secure nothing falls out, even if shaken, turned upside down or tossed.

Taking your money out is just as easy by removing it from under the strap. No larger than a money clip 0. The Magic Wallet is actually a three-paneled object which can be constructed of any malleable material. The first panel is made up of a plain rectangular shape. The third panel is also rectangular in shape, and adorned with straps shaped like an X, covering it. The middle panel consists of two vertical straps connecting the first and third panel.

The first panel is then folded under the vertical straps. The wallet now appears as a booklet with the strap panel laying across the first panel on the left side and the panel with the X on the right side. Place an object on the X and fold the left side over the right side.

When you flip the wallet over and open it from the left side, you are only opening the first panel. Basically, the trick is inspired from the Jacob's ladder toy , and the wallet opens on both sides. If a bill is placed below a ribbon on side 1 of the wallet, it will change place if the wallet is open on side 2. But the one I am going to present here is different while using the same principle , and the trick is more advanced so that it makes money disappear.

Let's consider it as a remix. First, if you don't want to 3D print the wallet or don't have a 3D printer , you can easily make it differently. Here are some ideas but remember to come read step 10 to 12, to add the "money disappearing feature" to the wallet :.

The wallet I designed with Tinkercad is composed of 3 different parts, and I called them as follow:. This is the link to Tinkercad. You can also download the files on Cults3D or Thingiverse. First, I designed a rectangular cuboid to shape the wallet, with dimensions 75mmx55mmx3.

The size has been carefully selected so the wallet can hold all euro coin and bills folded. If you need detailed explanations on how to design it on Tinkercad, follow these steps:. The coin plate is ready. I also decided to add 2 notches for a rubber band, to hold the money in place on the plate. In the end, I did not use it, but anyway, this is how I proceeded:. The wallet is designed and can be assembled.

But adding custom text on the cover is a really nice feature! This is how I proceeded:. Once designed, 3D print the pieces remember to print 2 pieces of each. You probably noticed that the text "Magic wallet" on the cover is printed in white, while the rest is in black. To do so, I have added the "M" command on the gcode and changed the filament during the print. Read step 4 in this instructable , I explained with more details how to do it.

Again I have used hot glue, and it deformed the plates a little bit where I have placed the glue. So be careful, or use another type of glue E? You can also add this "disappearing money feature" to your classic magic wallet if you already own one.

I made one rapidly out of cardboard to show you what it looks like:. To do so, you just need to add 2 pieces of paper on each side of the middle ribbon in the wallet, glued together. If you have a wallet with crossing ribbons, I guess it works the same way. Please feel free to post an image if you try!

To impress people, you will need a trick so they think the wallet opens on 1 single side and the money disappears. Otherwise, they will quickly find out that the wallet opens on both sides and the money is just hidden. This way, you show side 2 of the wallet, and the spectators are confused by so many moves and think you are still showing face 1 of the wallet. Reply 2 years ago. Question 2 years ago on Step Answer 2 years ago. No need to modify it: I have made it so one can place folded bills inside.

I have tried with euro bills and it works great. But if you don't want to fold the bills, you can print it bigger, or add some modifications. Love what you've done here - this is a really neat take on the classic magic wallet : Also, thanks for including my 'Ible in there!