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Himber Wallet

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Himber Wallet is a gimmicked Changing Wallet created by Richard Himber that helps switch any kind of flat objects, such as cards.

Himber developed the the leather wallet in the 1950s after being inspired from watching Sam Schwartz using cardboard panels hinged together to switch a dollar bill. He started selling it in 1963 as "Bill-Fooled"

There have been many variations

  • Vision Himber Wallet by Wayne Dobson
  • O'Connell Mini Himber Wallet
  • Star Himber Wallet
  • Paul Diamond Himber Wallet

References

  • Richard Himber: The Man and His Magic (1980)
  • The Himber Wallet Book by Harry Lorayne (1998)