Hi Chris, thank you for a great review comparing/contrasting new vs old. Your reviews are always thorough, thoughtful, informative, candid and enjoyable! Thank you for all you do! Your friend, David
No it isn’t you my friend! Haha. But you won’t have that problem anymore if you get the new one. Just the overall feel of it I think you’ll be happy with the upgrade.
@@jaytpmc if you order from the 1914 direct, that’s their stock. If you order from other dealers I’m not sure as they could still have old stock. But I think it’s been quite awhile since the changes were made so most places should have the new versions. With that said, I’d play it safe and order from the 1914 direct.
Hi Chris. First of all, thank for the review. I'm curious. Did you actually get a notice that there was a new Orphic Plus or did you note this "improvement" on your own...in other words, not truly a 2.0?! I own the Plus and really like it for the CTW routine of Petty's (as I am afflicted with small hands of which no amount of misdirection can fix...ha). I had that same problem of the card getting stuck. I tried cutting, taping which helped a bit. Aside from softer leather and a bit loser fit, I would call this more of a fix rather than an improvement in my opinion. Unfortunately I purchased 2 of the old versions. I will continue to try and doctor the old one to make the removal of card easier. Thank you again Chris for a thorough review.
Hey! Thank you for the kind words, I appreciate that. I had read on a number of different forums and Facebook posts that this new version was released however I don’t think there was actually an office announcement by the 1914 although I could be wrong. The reason I say improvement is because there were multiple changes. Three that I noticed for sure. And while the card to wallet change was a fix, I also feel it was an improvement as it completely eliminates two seams that could eventually start coming apart. I don’t think that will ever happen, but now it can’t. So I think just the fixes as well as the materials and the design make it an improvement on top of a fix but I do agree with you as well :)
Fascinating review-- I had no idea there were 2 different Orphic + wallets. I have used Brent's FPS wallet always for C2W. I bought a Orphic+ from Penguin over a year ago and never have performed with it-- even though I had watched the tutorial and practiced with it a bit. Just 3 mos ago I decided I would be switching to my Orphic+ at some point and wanted to buy a back up. Only was available at 1914 so ordered and received and still in packaging. I see all the reviews on Penguin for first one I bought are from 2022-2023. Are my 2 Orphic +'s different? sorry-- they're both stashed away in a box of magic "to-do" items. I know it sounds strange to buy a 2nd when never had performed with my first out at gigs-- but knew at some point I'd be switching over to it as my EDC. Thanks so much. Love your informative reviews.
@@ChrisEdwardsMagic Thanks so much for clarifying-- and sorry for the long message!! I'll dig them up when I have some time. Assume at least my 2nd one is updated since just ordered from 1914 past few mos. Thanks!!
@@ChrisEdwardsMagic Just checked-- my newer one has the felt, last year's does not. Also newer one the leather possibly feel a bit softer. And I do remember noticing my first one did not sit as flat as I would have liked when was practicing w it-- but maybe just needed to be used/broken in . So very helpful was this review!! unfortunately can't practice to feel any difference for myself as I am recovering from hand surgery-- but look forward to comparing myself once I'm healed up and practicing/performing again-- thanks so much. never saw any updated differences advertised.
My pleasure brother! Yeah I like the new version mainly because I am performing more card magic again now but if you don’t plan to do a card to wallet you’re still good with the old version (if that’s what you have) unless you WANT to upgrade.
The only reason its more subtle is because its only a single skin instead of a double skin leather like the first edition of the wallets when first come out so you now have a leather outer with a suade inner good video tho
Yeah that’s fair for sure. I don’t typically carry cash but when I have, I haven’t loved having it folded. At first I didn’t mind but over time I haven’t loved doing that.
I think the felt is just a lining and it’s a solid piece of leather underneath, so if it wears I think you’re okay but I’m not 100% on that. However, I’ve been carrying mine as my everyday wallet since I got it and pulling cards out daily and it has not worn at all yet.
Hi Chris, thank you for a great review comparing/contrasting new vs old. Your reviews are always thorough, thoughtful, informative, candid and enjoyable! Thank you for all you do! Your friend, David
Thank you so much David!! Appreciate your kind words and support my friend
I thought the card catching was something I was doing wrong, thanks for this gonna definitely have to order a new one
No it isn’t you my friend! Haha. But you won’t have that problem anymore if you get the new one. Just the overall feel of it I think you’ll be happy with the upgrade.
How do you know if you will get a "new one" or not though?@@ChrisEdwardsMagic
@@jaytpmc if you order from the 1914 direct, that’s their stock. If you order from other dealers I’m not sure as they could still have old stock. But I think it’s been quite awhile since the changes were made so most places should have the new versions. With that said, I’d play it safe and order from the 1914 direct.
Great review and comparison... Thank you for clarifying.
You’re welcome! Always a pleasure :) thanks for watching
Thanks for the Reviews. I appreciate it. I'm glad I had the first one. On my way to getting the second version.
My pleasure man thanks for watching! Yes I have been happy with the old version as well for what I was using it for too :)
Hi Chris. First of all, thank for the review. I'm curious. Did you actually get a notice that there was a new Orphic Plus or did you note this "improvement" on your own...in other words, not truly a 2.0?! I own the Plus and really like it for the CTW routine of Petty's (as I am afflicted with small hands of which no amount of misdirection can fix...ha). I had that same problem of the card getting stuck. I tried cutting, taping which helped a bit. Aside from softer leather and a bit loser fit, I would call this more of a fix rather than an improvement in my opinion. Unfortunately I purchased 2 of the old versions. I will continue to try and doctor the old one to make the removal of card easier. Thank you again Chris for a thorough review.
Hey! Thank you for the kind words, I appreciate that. I had read on a number of different forums and Facebook posts that this new version was released however I don’t think there was actually an office announcement by the 1914 although I could be wrong. The reason I say improvement is because there were multiple changes. Three that I noticed for sure. And while the card to wallet change was a fix, I also feel it was an improvement as it completely eliminates two seams that could eventually start coming apart. I don’t think that will ever happen, but now it can’t. So I think just the fixes as well as the materials and the design make it an improvement on top of a fix but I do agree with you as well :)
Thank you Chris. Great review.
My pleasure! Thank you :)
I wish the inside pockets were horizontal instead of vertical. The would make removing billets MUCH easier and less fiddly.
Fascinating review-- I had no idea there were 2 different Orphic + wallets. I have used Brent's FPS wallet always for C2W. I bought a Orphic+ from Penguin over a year ago and never have performed with it-- even though I had watched the tutorial and practiced with it a bit. Just 3 mos ago I decided I would be switching to my Orphic+ at some point and wanted to buy a back up. Only was available at 1914 so ordered and received and still in packaging. I see all the reviews on Penguin for first one I bought are from 2022-2023. Are my 2 Orphic +'s different? sorry-- they're both stashed away in a box of magic "to-do" items. I know it sounds strange to buy a 2nd when never had performed with my first out at gigs-- but knew at some point I'd be switching over to it as my EDC. Thanks so much. Love your informative reviews.
Thank you so much David! Once you unpackage them, if you have one solid piece of felt covered leather on the inside you have the new version. :)
@@ChrisEdwardsMagic Thanks so much for clarifying-- and sorry for the long message!! I'll dig them up when I have some time. Assume at least my 2nd one is updated since just ordered from 1914 past few mos. Thanks!!
@@ChrisEdwardsMagic Just checked-- my newer one has the felt, last year's does not. Also newer one the leather possibly feel a bit softer. And I do remember noticing my first one did not sit as flat as I would have liked when was practicing w it-- but maybe just needed to be used/broken in . So very helpful was this review!! unfortunately can't practice to feel any difference for myself as I am recovering from hand surgery-- but look forward to comparing myself once I'm healed up and practicing/performing again-- thanks so much. never saw any updated differences advertised.
@DavidM-lj5yv anytime my friend!! Hope you recovery quickly :)
Thanks for sharing, not sure if mine is the old version but will have a look now 😊
My pleasure brother! Yeah I like the new version mainly because I am performing more card magic again now but if you don’t plan to do a card to wallet you’re still good with the old version (if that’s what you have) unless you WANT to upgrade.
The only reason its more subtle is because its only a single skin instead of a double skin leather like the first edition of the wallets when first come out so you now have a leather outer with a suade inner good video tho
Thanks John! Yes you’re right
Great review thank you 🙏
My pleasure thank you!
Wonderful review 😊😊
Thank you Robert!! :)
This is next on my list 🙂.
Right on!
Great wallet, but not great for carrying cash.
I don’t want to carry folded up cash in my I.D window.
Plus nowhere to keep coins.
Yeah that’s fair for sure. I don’t typically carry cash but when I have, I haven’t loved having it folded. At first I didn’t mind but over time I haven’t loved doing that.
Just got the new version and I gotta I'm not a fan of the felt...I would rather have it be leather. The felt doesent seem like it will last
I think the felt is just a lining and it’s a solid piece of leather underneath, so if it wears I think you’re okay but I’m not 100% on that. However, I’ve been carrying mine as my everyday wallet since I got it and pulling cards out daily and it has not worn at all yet.