Suits a more theatrical setting, dimly lit so that the shiny coin stands out and so that the method
is better concealed. And performed at a parlor-style distance.
The oversized coin is more
visible, but for a miser’s dream one ideally would have a cascade of coins of the same size. Perhaps
the size discrepancy is immaterial as this appears to be part of his working repertoire.
Coin productions may be ‘mere’ eye candy if not embedded within a longer routine. The Miser’s
Dream does require more spending and more props and gimmicks.
The instruction is good. The
combination of familiar methods is new to me.
The required skill-level is comparatively
low, so the drawbacks listed here and by others need to be regarded as a tradeoff that magicians
often face when choosing between methods to achieve a desired effect.
As a miser, I’m
significantly happier with the purchase via Open Box than I would have been at full price.
Curiosity satified, but mixed feelings
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