Yes, Happy Toad, I hear what you are saying. That's one reason why I've become QUITE skeptical of online demo's. I mean even T.V. magicians are using editing, stooges, etc., to make themselves look AMAZING. That really doesn't do Magic much justice.
On Penguin's site, right after the Boa is demo'd, the camera zooms in on the coin, so you can't see the guy ditching the gimmick, which 'obviously' has to be ditched to be as 'clean' as he looks.
Same as SLAM on Ellusionists site. Careful camera angles allow the guy to ditch the 'borrowed' coins, so he looks clean at the end.
But, like you say Happy Toad, how does one get away with these things in 'the real world'.
I don't wear a coat when I perform. I may begin to when my Mentalism show is ready to market, but at this point, I don't like wearing a coat.
If Superman, or The Raven cannot be done 'in the real world' without a coat for cover, then they aren't worth my purchasing, as amazing as they look.
Anyway, thanks for your comment.
Kind Regards...
smitty