Digital Dissolve
http://www.theory11.com/tricks/digital-dissolve.php
The Official Spam-
A half dollar is placed into a spectator's closed hand. You rest a copper English penny on the back of that same hand, and the copper coin visually changes into the half dollar. The coin is immediately shown on both sides. The spectator opens their hand to find the English penny. Both coins can be fully examined, immediately.
With precision made coins, hand-crafted by Jamie Schoolcraft, Digital Dissolve takes coin magic to the next level. A transposition worthy of the reactions it receives.
Previously known to only a select few, it's now released here for the first time.
The Effect-
A copper coin and silver coin are introduced and shown on both sides. The silver coined is placed into the spectator's closed fist. The copper coin is waved over the hand and vidually changes into the silver coin. The copper coin is in their hands and both coins can be immediatly examinable.
The Story-
A while back, I came home, and saw a package at my doorstep. I opened it up and found one deck of Guardians, one deck of Wynns, Panic, and Digital Dissolve all from Theory 11. The special coins for Digital Dissolve came in a nice small silver box. It protected the coins very well.
The Gimmick-
The gimmick is expertly made by Jamie Schoolcraft. The gimmick can be sold individually for much, much more. The gimmick is on a English Penny. If you want, with this gimmick, you can perform an amazing Three Fly with English Pennys.
The DVD-
The DVD was pretty short, but it cointained all of the information needed. The DVD cover was nice looking, as well was the actual DVD itself. The DVD had sections showing a couple performances. Dan White performs magic JUST like David Blaine. I hate it. Anyhow, it then shows the gimmick, the basic move, the routine, and some alternatives. Overall, I liked it.
The Price-
I got this for $34.95. I think that's a great price.The gimmick can sell for much more. So, for $44.95, you get a professional made DVD and professionally made gimmicks. It was temporarly (sp) out of stock, but it is back now.
Set-Up-
The set-up is very fast. Put the coins into your pocket, do one more quick thing, and you're set-up.
Reset-
There is a small reset, but it won't take long at all.
Reactions-
This got very good reactions. People were completely astounded. On the DVD, Dan White got HUGE reactions.
Learning Time-
This effect is VERY easy. It shouldn't take more than ten minutes to learn. I highly recommend practicing a lot before going out and performing. Practice makes perfect.
Originality-
There have been arguments about this effect. There is a very long discussion on the Magic Cafe. People argue that it was first created by Steve Dusheck by the name of Copper Silver Transposition. When I got the trick, it came with a link to download the original manuscript to Steve's effect.
Overall-
I really enjoyed this effect. I think everyone should try it out.
Rating-
Without a doubt, I give this a 10/10.
The End-
I really hope you enjoyed this review. If you have any questions or comments PLEASE post them. I will add anything to this review to make it better.
Jeff
P.S. Digital Dissolve's price went up $10. Steve and Theory11 worked out everything.