Magic Tricks

Mostly for Houdini completists like myself. A regular bill tube routine except a mini bust of Houdini is used. I have two gripes, I wish the bust was bigger but still pocket size and I wish it was easier to get the bill into the bust. Some ideas on handling would be most appreciated. The trailer dishonestly has the key insertion moment off-screen and then an edit and the bust is produced. I suspect there was some fumbling that had to be cut out. I would love to see a full, smooth performance. My solution was to put the bust in a silk pouch and that into a wood box with a lid to provide some cover...