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Hey guys,

I was out performing yesterday and ran across another magician. Who did quite a nice trick that I wouldn't mind adopting myself.

Basically, a girl (spectator) clearly held 3 coins in her hand, and closed them in a fist. (all coins being different level of currency)

He produced a coin in his hand, and showed the coin had vanished from hers.


I realize that it is some form of gimmick hollow coin but I'm not sure where I can buy such a thing? (and in uk currency, btw)


Thanks allot!

From the description, I'm not sure what the exact trick you describe is but you could achieve the same effect with a Coin Unique http://www.dudethatscoolmagic.co.uk/aca ... Magic.html" target="_blank plus an extra coin, the coin can also be used for a number of other effects as well.

I'd suggest that it was an expanded shell, not a coin unique.

Danny mentioned it happened in the woman's hand so the locking quality of the coin unique would be an advantage there, the expanded shell could separate in the spectators hand if she lifted them.

With a shell it's just a case of controlling the situation, I suppose. Don't give them a chance to lift it before you go in and get it yourself. A simple sleight couldn't rid of the shell if you then wanted to allow inspection.

Agreed. A shell is the standard method for this routine done by Michael Vincent, Roth, Kurtz etc...but maybe he was using a unique. I strongly doubt it though.

Agreed on the shell. To get a coin unique to lock in their hands would be tricky. A shell would be easier. Cards4magic have a good stock. I recommend Eddie Gibson coin gimmicks as reliable versions.

http://www.cards4magic.co.uk/acatalog/F ... Coins.html

I didn't see this routine so I couldn't say what gimmick was used but I have done similar with my coin unique. I've never had a problem with my coin locking in their hands, the safe way is to slide it together yourself with your thumb as you help them close their hand. My coin is a an Eddie Gibson, I've had it for 20 years and it still works fine.

Of course the routine could be done with a regular shell but it's always a good idea on these forums to give a few different ideas so the person asking the question can decide which method would be suited to him best.

Its just as easy to use either suggestion, an ex**nded sh**l or a locking coin uni**e type gimmick.

Using Michael Vincents technique from his coins across would also allow a locking set to nest together perfectly in a spectators hand , and all done by the spectator themselves.

There are certain advantages for each type. A locking gimmick would allow (if it is well made) the spectator to check the remaining coins themselves, so this approach would be suitable for certain effects. Using an exp**ded sh**l has the advantage of the sh**l still being in use, which is essential for certain routines such as the Michael Vincent routine mentioned. So which method would be best is entirely dependant on the particular routine.

I will say this though, and this is not directed at Danny personally. Seeing another performer and lifting their material for your own use is not the way to go. This thread is basically someone asking us how another performer did an effect so that they can then go and use it themselves.


jim

Could have been scotch and soda?

Alec