Mystique
Creator: David Loosley
Publisher: Alakazam
MSRP: $25
Skill Level: ALL
DVD Run time: 20 min

Type of effect: Color changing deck 

Manufacturer's Write Up:
Imagine having a card selected and signed by your spectator. The card is replaced back into the deck. Now instantly and visually the deck changes color. Leaving just one odd backed card in the pack (your spectators card)

What's in the box?
A DVD and the necessary gaff cards

Key points:
Multiple cards are seen before and after, minimal sleights needed, the cards do most of the work

My thoughts:
I love the color changing deck plot and David Loosley has created one that knocks down all the walls and comes up swinging. This is now my CCD of choice!

Is it well made: YES! Could not be "better" made

Is it well taught: Yes, the video is straight forward and gives you everything you need to know in a clear fashion. The dialog between the 2 hosts gives you plenty of alternate handlings.

How are the production values: Fantastic, this is fun to watch.

Overall score: 8/10

52 Pieces of Paper
Creator: Idan Kaufman
Publisher: Big Blind Media
MSRP: $30
Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced
DVD Run time:

Type of effect: Productions,  Routines and moves

Manufacturer's Write Up:
52 Pieces of Paper is an exciting collection of truly elegant card magic. Learn five of his wonderful moves, from the outrageous '2nd Card Top Palm' to the startlingly visual card gymnastics of 'POPeye'. Then master five four ace productions, including the utterly wonderful 'Rubberband Production'. And finally delve into five fully formed routines that will shellshock your spectators and cement YOUR reputation as a master magician.  

ROUTINES
Aces To Kings
Bazinga
Transbox
Change Them All
Transpo 

MOVES
Sandwich Change
POPeye
2nd Card Top Palm
Circle Palm
Headshot 

PRODUCTIONS 

The Rubberband
The Table
The Faro
The Riffle
The Overhand 

 What's in the box?
You get the DVD broken down into performances and explanations

Key Points:
All done with a standard deck of cards with no gaffs, utilities or funny extras.

My thoughts:
Idan is a rare find. He has all the skill and flair of an old master, but with the creativity and fun of this new generation.

Is it well made:
The DVD = YES!

Is it well taught: Very well taught, Idan is a pleasure to watch.

How are the production values: really well done, exactly like what you'd expect from the Big Blind Media

Overall score: 9/10

The Mullica Wallet 
Creator: Tom Mullica & Heinz Minton
Publisher: Tom Mullica & Heinz Minton
MSRP: $80
Skill Level: ALL
DVD Run time: 5 minutes
Type of effect: Card to wallet 

Manufacturer's Write Up:
A Spectator selects a card and the magician takes a wallet from either his pocket, or which has been lying on the table all time. Stating that the selected card will be found in this wallet the magician opens it. Inside he does not find the card but finds a smaller wallet. After opening this smaller wallet the selected card is found inside. 

The wallet is made of a fine quality soft leather and special designed for this effect. Comes with written instructions and performance and instructions on DVD by Tom Mullica himself. 

What's in the box?
You get the leather wallet (obviously and yes, it's real leather). You get written instructions and a playable DVD

Key points:
With this trick - no palming is necessary. No Forcing. And yes - the card can be signed - no extra cards! And best of all, when the performer returns the wallet to his pocket, it is ready to do again!

My thoughts:
This item is very well made and very professional looking. The Mullica wallet would make a great addition to anybody who performs table hopping, walk-around or restaurant magic. 

Is it well made: YES!

Is it well taught: It's good - you only get the basics, there are not any alternate handlings or extras on the DVD at all.

How are the production values: 'Eh, kind of lackluster, it's a single shot in Tom's Las Vegas home, I think at one time his dog walks on camera.

Overall score: 10/10