The Effect
This is a real classic of magic. A wooden base is shown, a small shot glass is placed on the stand. Then a pint size glass is placed over the shot glass. Finally you cover the whole thing with a silk. You then display 4 coins on a wooden stand. You take each coin in turn and toss them into the glass. When the silk is removed the coin is in the shot glass that is still covered by the large glass. This process is repeated for each coin. When it comes to the 4th coin you remove the silk and the coin will visibly penetrate the glasses.
Cost
The average price is £95.00. There is a video demo on
www.jbtv.co.uk
Difficulty
(1=easy to do, 2=No sleights, but not so easy, 3=Some sleights used,
4=Advanced sleights used, 5=Suitable for experienced magicians only)
1. Very, very easy to perform. You will learn this in 10 minutes easily.
Review
I was shocked that this has not been reviewed on here, so here goes!
The effect is ideal for cabaret and stage work (stand near the edge of the stage for best effect). Close-up is ok to a point but not too close! the effect is not suitable for walkabout because it is bulky and the reset time is long.
The spectators can examine the coins, the silk and all the glasses. I use an 18 " silk with mine. This is a very strong effect that is very convincing for the layperson. I have performed this many times and always get great reactions. As for coins i would stick to either 10P or half dollars.
The kit comes with everything apart from the coins and the silk. You will receive the base, a coin stand and both glasses.
It does feel a bit strange working this at first, but after a few goes it really does become second nature.
At this price it may not be one for the hobbist but it really is a great tool for the working magician.
Overall
9/10 This effect is strong and worth more than the asking price.