Magic Tricks

The trailer shows what is possible when executed really well.
Before I begin, I will give my score.
85/100
Down below I explain my reasons and some possible tips.

An absolute visual piece of magic that when done properly can short circuit your participant's brain for a second.
But there are problems. Let's look at the pros.

1.The coins are pretty well made, even if I stop performing the effect, I have a dope Chinese coin to use.
2. The effect itself is a bit jarring but in a good way.
3. The basic routine itself has a nice flow and good contrast so the participant won't get lost.


Here the bad 0_o
1.When you get the coins, (PLAY WITH THEM OVER A CLOSEUP MAT) I dropped a part of it and ended up breaking it, but it was an easy fix with super glue and works great again.
2. It has small parts that not only can get lost if not careful, but also are difficult to manipulate without dropping and possibly breaking 0_o.
3. The change is knacky as all hell, but really cool once you get it (PRACTICE OVER A CLOSEUP MAT, put the small parts away when practicing)
4. The video is super short with subtitles. It briefly explains how to execute the effect and how to use the coins, but that's about it. It's about 3 mins long
5.The routine that is both shown and taught is not really a great routine. If done the way it is taught, you'll move too fast and flowy that doesn't really give your participant a moment to think.
(Here is what the participant sees)
You show the coins, place one in their hand, Show the other, put a stick through the center for some reason, change the coin, show the coin, do a weird hand thing and switch hands with it, then reveal the coin in their hand has changed as well, all can be examined. 0_o.

The stick IMO is just for magicians and the participants can care less about it, but it's kind of needed for a part of the effect.
With the weird hand thing that you have to do, (If you have the trick you'll know what I mean) The logical reason that I use is this.

After the change, I toss the coin into the air, catch it, and put it into the Tarbell french drop or spellbound position. I relax my shoulds and lean back slightly as I draw attention to their hand and have them slowly open their hand. I should note that once the coin is in the participant's hand I reposition myself to be on their right side but still in front of them. Doing this makes the "thing" that needs to be done an off-beat moment. As I have to move the coin out of my right hand to pick up the coin in their hand, thus allowing the odd part to have a reason to exist and also to go unnoticed. That way you can (If you care to) drop the coins into their hands, or onto a table and be completely clean.

Also if you lose the small parts, it's ok. Again it feels more for magicians than for the audience. Since the participants really won't care since they never handle the thing anyways.
So getting rid of the small parts and the stick can make performing it more practical in a walkaround setting. Since you don't have a lot to worry about. (keeping the small parts, makes the setup a pain in the butt and risks losing the parts)(the stick is only to prove to magicians that it's a real whole. The participants don't expect it not to be so it's pointless to them.)

All this being said. For the cost and for what you get. It is a solid deal. The quilty is pretty dope for the price, the effect is fantastic, and there is a lot of possibilities with the set outside of what is taught.
I hope my review has helped you with your decision on whether or not to purchase this coin set.