The original Sight Unseen Case has firmly established itself as a go-to for mentalists and magicians across the globe. It’s got that innocent, normal vibe that makes it stand out in a sea of flashy gimmicks. Honestly, the potential uses for this little marvel are far too many to list. It can do more than any other case of its kind, and that's a fact! But hold on—things just got even better...
Enter Generation II. Thanks to a brilliantly simple idea from my mate, Lee Marelli, the horizons of the Sight Unseen Case have expanded beyond your wildest dreams.
So, what's the scoop? We’ve added two perfectly normal pockets to the inside of the case. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? But when I first showed the Generation II to my good friend Lee Earle, he raised an eyebrow and said, “Now that's very interesting.” Just imagine a couple of possibilities: What if...
...you whip out a folded slip of paper from your business card case and your spectator names a single-digit number? The slip reveals the exact number they just picked.
...your spectator names an ESP symbol, and you pull out a folded paper showing that very symbol.
...they name any playing card and you reveal a miniature version of their chosen card, snug in your case.
...you can switch between various effects right in front of your audience without raising a single eyebrow.
...you can do all this (and then some) without any dodgy pocket work, hidden indices, or nail writing. All while completely surrounded—whether you're up close or on stage.
Everything you loved about the original Sight Unseen Case is still possible with Generation II. You can still nail (or boon) write, perform billet switches, load and unload billets, peek and glimpse, double write, hold out billets, and much more. Mechanically, Generation II works just like its predecessor, but those extra pockets mean more storage and, in turn, more versatility. It’s a whole new world of possibilities for a case that was already a champion!
Your Sight Unseen Case - Generation II comes with a comprehensive 20-page manual that includes the full text from the original Sight Unseen Case manual, alongside all the basics for the effects mentioned above and a good bit more.
There’s simply no other case like this in existence (except, of course, the original Sight Unseen Case), and I guarantee it’ll be a staple in your routine. For a device that’s as versatile, well-crafted, and devilishly clever as this, it’s an absolute steal!
“...one of the very few devices I carry with me everywhere I go. And it's one of the essential gimmicks I recommend to all Mentalists.”
- Bob Cassidy
“...one of the top ten creations ever for the working mentalist.”
- Docc Hilford
“...simply the best. It has been with me on a daily basis. It has never left my side and never will.”
- Garrett Thomas
“For walk around, there is not a more well-designed tool. It is the ultimate wallet to use in combination with pocket writing.”
- Banachek
“...a masterpiece.”
- Marc Spelmann
“One of the most useful items in my toolkit.”
- Eric Mead
“...my 'go-to' peek wallet.”
- Jeff McBride
Can’t thank my friends enough for their kind words about something I created. And just to keep things above board, here are the full quotes for your reading pleasure:
“The Sight Unseen Case is among the best utility devices ever devised for mentalists. While it was primarily designed as a peek device, it is also perfect for pocket writing as well as stealing and loading folded billets. In fact, the latter is, in my opinion, the most powerful and subtle use of the device. It's a completely innocent-appearing business card case and is excellently made to last.
“The best testament I can give to the Sight Unseen Case is that it is one of the very few devices I carry with me everywhere I go. And it's one of the essential gimmicks I recommend to all mentalists.”
- Bob Cassidy
“After all these years and so many other wallets and cases, I stand by my original statement... Sight Unseen Case is one of the top ten creations ever for the working mentalist.
“I've tried most of the other peek wallets that use Mark's original idea. Billfolds, secretary style and even other business card cases, but I always end up going back to Sight Unseen Case.
“Its compact size works better in a suit, it's a simple yet beautiful case and the quality is so high I'm still using the originals I got from Mark over 20 years ago!
“In my opinion as a professional mentalist who earns his living on stage and at the table, you can't beat the Sight Unseen Case.”
- Docc Hilford
“I have used the Sight Unseen Case for the last 20 years. For all of that time I have performed 5-7 venues and shows a week 10-40 close up performances a day. Every group I've performed for I have pulled out the Sight Unseen Case, so the term 'time tested' is an understatement. This case has been to hell and back with me. I mention this to point out the quality. I am still using my first one. I have not yet needed to grab a backup case. It still looks as good as the day I got it.
“There have been many methods over the years to get needed information. I have experimented with many, but always something is lacking. They may have had great concept, but the quality is not there or batteries die out or the look of the tool has gone out of style.
“The simplicity of this method should not be overlooked. Yet, when I have tried other wallets and cases that use a similar method, they have fallen short for me. There is something about this particular size, look, and quality that make the Sight Unseen Case stand way out. I have never seen its match. Nothing has even come close.
“The Sight Unseen Case is simply the best. It has been with me on a daily basis. It has never left my side and never will.”
- Garrett Thomas
“I have owned many wallets through the years, many of them wonderful, but the Sight Unseen Case is the only wallet I have continuously used and still do use for close up walk around. Its size is perfect, its secret hidden. For walk around, there is not a more well-designed tool. It is the ultimate wallet to use in combination with pocket writing.”
- Banachek
“Uncluttered, original and as brilliant today as it was over a decade ago. Mark's Sight Unseen Case was my first business card peek wallet. The simplicity and deceptiveness make it workable, reliable, and totally natural. It was and is a masterpiece.”
- Marc Spelmann
“One of the most useful items in my toolkit. In fact, it lives in my pocket, and I rarely leave home without it.”
- Eric Mead
“I've been working with the Sight Unseen Case for over 10 years. It is now my 'go-to' peek wallet.”
- Jeff McBride
“I am going to be immodest. The Sight Unseen Case is THE most versatile, most devious, most innocent looking gaffed business card case ever created. Its stunning simplicity simply cannot be beaten for sheer function and ease of working. There is quite literally no end to what you can do with it. It's like having a toolkit in your shirt pocket. All this, and it is still the
