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What large coins would you recommend for coin magic? I'm wanting to learn Coin One, I know its ambitious for a first coin routine but that's just me

The problem ive always had with coin magic is if they don't use sterling its obvious some sort of gimmick is being used imo. I know this is clearly not the case, you need larger coins so you can see the effect properly and im a bit silly for thinking it.

Half dollars seem to the be coin of choice, anyone ever had their choice of coin questioned?

I use poker chips.

Though I would recommend using smaller coins for learning sleights to begin with as I've found it's easier to translate tricks up the size scale than down (eg, I cannot muscle pass a 10p coin as I learnt with a poker chip, whereas i've seen people who learnt with a 10p be able to easily do a poker chip)

Re Coin One, I use 1 dollar or half dollar coins. I found £2 coins to heavy and due to the nature of the trick I don't think it's feasible to do it with 50p coins.

For other tricks I agree with Lawrence, start small.

I hadnt thought of using chips, good call. I think ill have a bash with 2p or 10p and see how I get on.

I love old pennies, I know that they're not exactly everyday objects but people are familiar enough with them and I think that there's a certain charm about them that modern coins don't have. They're also just about the perfect size and weight for me.

Lady of Mystery wrote:I love old pennies, I know that they're not exactly everydayYo objects but people are familiar enough with them and I think that there's a certain charm about them that modern coins don't have. They're also just about the perfect size and weight for me.

You beat me to it. I use old Pennies and think the are great size and weight. There is also something mystical about using them. When I practice I use old Pennies and as many different UK coins as possible. If I am suddenly ask to perform some magic I ask to borrow a coin and I am then prepared for any UK coins.

Nic Castle wrote:

Lady of Mystery wrote:I love old pennies, I know that they're not exactly everydayYo objects but people are familiar enough with them and I think that there's a certain charm about them that modern coins don't have. They're also just about the perfect size and weight for me.

You beat me to it. I use old Pennies and think the are great size and weight. There is also something mystical about using them. When I practice I use old Pennies and as many different UK coins as possible. If I am suddenly ask to perform some magic I ask to borrow a coin and I am then prepared for any UK coins.

Pennies and half dollars = copper/silver and spellbound.