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Nailed by Rich Marotta


Pull a quarter off your forehead, revealing the GIANT NAIL that was holding it in place! No switches, and immediately examinable. A reputation-maker that's built to last.
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"A perfect, self contained killer opener that’s been in my pocket every day for YEARS. I just 'Nailed' another veteran pro magician with this tonight…he was CLUELESS. Laymen? Forget about it…they’re laughing too hard to even care how it works. Right where I want to be." -Will Fern

"It's great. Wish I thought of it." -Daryl

"Magik Balay Nailed it literally super visual love it!!!" -Dan Hauss

Pull a giant nail out of your forehead to the delight and surprise of your audience. What used to be a magic shop gag is now a deeply fooling effect where a huge nail appears welded to the back of a quarter that had been sticking to your forehead. Get jaw dropping reactions with Nailed by Rich Marotta.

Here’s what happens:
● You stick a quarter to your forehead.
● Give your audience an opportunity to guess how it’s sticking there.
● Peel the quarter off your forehead with one hand and show the back of the quarter has an inch-and-a-half-long nail welded to the back of it!
● The nailed quarter is immediately examinable.

Effects like this used to require some clever sleight of hand to switch in the nailed quarter, but not anymore. This clever locking gimmick can be handed out for examination by your audience. The coin artisans at Penguin Magic manufacture this precision-made gaff to be durable, deceptive, and easy to use. Made from real currency, this gimmick will last you a lifetime. Taught by Magick Balay, you get the real work on how to get huge reactions. Minimal sleight of hand is required for this miracle, making it perfect for magicians of all skill levels. When you want your audience to see something incredible,/ you’ll perform Nailed by Rich Marotta.

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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on March 15th, 2025
Yes, this trick is a classic turned on its head. it is easy to do and packs a wallop. Once you learn this stunt it will be your everyday carry when someone says show me a trick. You will be able to do this right out of the box. 2025 trick of the year. thanks Rich Marotta.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on March 15th, 2025
I finally received the gimmick. I was very excited to get this but I've got to be honest I'm not too happy about the quality. The s**** has a pretty big lip on it and it doesn't fit flush together. I would not hand this to a spectator to examine because it's pretty obvious tactilely and visually. I would let them touch the nail to see it's real and not magnet or retractable or anything but keep it in my hand. For laymen that don't know about scotch and soda I think it's fooling but they'll just think it looks a bit strange. I will still use it of course and it think it's a great gimmick but I would have rather paid more for a more precision cut.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on May 10th, 2025
I almost didnt buy this because of the negative reviews. so glad I took a chance. dont know if people got bad ones or what, but mine seems pretty nice. fits snug.no overlarge lip. may loosen up with use, but for now I would have no problem handing this out for inspection.
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Penguin nailed it! pun too easy? Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on February 26th, 2025
Just saw the tutorial and i am gladly making it part of my E.D.C.
So good. Really no switching. I just need to figure out how to carry it lol
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on May 23rd, 2025
Great EDC. Quick, visual, impossible. Only complaint, gimmick could be of higher quality. I would have payed much more for better precision. Having said that, I’m guilty of over thinking as a magician. Laymen have no idea this type of gimmick even exists. I always hand this out for inspection, and no one has ever questioned the minute detail that bothers me. Therefore… who cares, it’s a real worker.
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Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on May 7th, 2025
this new version of an old trick is just brilliant, and Magick Balay does a great job explaining it. I more than happy with this purchase!
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on April 24th, 2025
I found the item to be well crafted and easily performed using one hand only, during the actual execution..which to me looks more natural., Try it and see what i mean. I have given it 5 stars because i find it self working and has an excellent impact
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on April 23rd, 2025
This is a great close up piece that is so well made. People love it and it’s so much fun to practice with. Pick it up and you won’t be disappointed.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on April 22nd, 2025
Great quality gimmick. Easy to do! Going into my edc. Can easily and safely be carried with the insert from the insert from the box or comes in
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on April 2nd, 2025
Anyone can do this. What are you waiting for? Great reactions, and perfect for your EDC. Heck, you don't even need to be a magician to pull this off, no pun intended.
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