Magic Tricks

I bought this video for a great price as part of an open box deal. I've got to be honest, if you look past all the criticisms from other reviews such as the coin cannot be signed and that Michael Bairefoot has such a big head he puts his own name on the classic force; there are some good effects here.

The coin in balloon trick is best for kids. I don't see the need to get them to mark the coin let alone get them to sign it. It's best just to follow quickly into spinning the coin inside the balloon and giving it back to them as a toy. There's no better misdirection to do a ditch and focus them on something else to enjoy and puzzle over.

I performed this for various groups of kids at a street market, for the first time today, however, the balloons kept bursting as they tried to make coin spin themselves. When this happened while the coin was spinning, it shot out with force. I made light of this the first time but got worried when it kept happening. I was lucky they that none broke anything or struck a child in the eye or something. While it provided great entertainment I don't think I will be using this one again.

I like the torn and restored signed card. It's basic but impromptu and gets good reactions from a lay audience. I intend to use the linking cards when I work out a good patter to explain why I need 3 cards. I do a lot of rope stuff so didn't expect to find anyhthing new on there for that. I was happy that there was one move I could add to my routine. I'm glad I got a great deal on this.