I personally would get the big shot or the big shot pro. I scrapbook so the pro works better for me, and I can do any die....ANY!!!! It is a matter of finding the right sandwhich but they all work!!!! I love the pro but unless you scrap and what 12X12- I would think that the regualr big shot would work. I can't wait until the 12X12 embossing folders come out!!!! I contacted them and they said 2012!!!!! Can't wait!!!!! While I love the pro...you must know that it is HEAVY!!! 44lbs!!!! It is really well made...does that help???
I went to a weekend scrap where they had a big shot out for everyone to use..and let me tell you that machine worked over board!!! It took abuse and kept going!!!

The Wizard is no longer available from Spellbinders,the Grand Calibur is the new Spellbinders machine.