Toolkit & Materials
Where This Kit Fits
You’re away for the weekend and a gimmick breaks right before you want to show it. Or maybe you get a great idea for a new trick while you're out, but all your tools are at home. This kit lets you fix your gear or build something new at a coffee shop or in your car.
Why This Setup Is Practical
Most people think you need a full workshop to build professional magic gimmicks. Julio Montoro shows you how to fit a complete "emergency studio" into a small pouch. It’s designed for real-world use, focusing on tools that are easy to carry and simple to use. You can build flaps, magnet cards, and thread setups without needing a workbench or heavy equipment.
What You’ll Learn
Julio breaks down every item in his personal kit and explains why each one earned its spot. You’ll see the specific pens he uses to hide the cut lines in card flaps so they stay invisible to your audience. He also explains why a simple sewing thimble is actually his most important tool for saving his fingers when he's working with needles and thread.
You will also learn about "repositionable" glue that works like the adhesive on a Post-it note. This lets you stick and unstick cards over and over without ruining them. By the end of this lesson, you’ll know exactly what to buy to start making your own custom magic.
About Julio Montoro
Julio has created some of the best-selling visual magic tricks of the last decade, including "Rejoined" and "Pocket." He’s spent years refining these tools so he can build "workers" that survive the wear and tear of real-world performances.
Tools and Materials Included
- How to use a thimble to push needles safely through cards
- Using specific pens to hide the seams on flap cards
- The Zig 2-Way Glue pen for "Post-it" style gimmicks
- Matching your hole puncher to your magnets for a perfect fit
- Portable cutting tools like the Wonder Cutter and Engendro
- The best thread for strong, invisible setups
- Why a tiny notebook is essential for sketching your ideas
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this gear expensive to buy?
Most of the items are standard office or craft supplies you can find at a local store. A few items, like specific magnets or cutters, might cost a bit more, but they last a long time.
Do I need to be "handy" to use these tools?
No. In fact, these tools are chosen specifically because they make the hard parts easier. For example, the thimble makes sure you don't hurt yourself while sewing, and the glue pen gives you way more control than a messy bottle of glue.
Is this kit just for card tricks?
While it's great for making card gimmicks like flaps, it also includes everything you need for invisible thread work and magnet-based magic with other small objects.
What skill level is this for?
This is for anyone who wants to stop buying expensive replacements and start fixing or making their own magic. It's perfect for beginners who want to set up their first kit correctly.