My review is not especially about the technique which i found great . But more about the promotion
of a coin set. In the video Mario Lopez explain that we need 4 coins : 3 usd and 1 chinese coin. The
chinese coin had to be exactly the same size of the usd and i imagined it would be the same one that
Mario. Not at all the coin is little bigger (which is more difficult to execute some moves for other
routines too) and the quality of the coin is not here. It is cheap metal badly painted and the
contrast is not good because it s almost a grey coin
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This is smooth magic and it might take a minor investment in a couple of dollar coins and a Chinese
coin, but wow is it cool! To be fair, this will take a small amount of practice to get right. I
found watching the video twice helped a lot, but it is well worth it. If you don't find a coin
right away, you can practice on a similar coin with a sharpie to mark the difference.
Mario
has designed a very clever and incredibly smooth showpiece that will be a great addition.
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The video is about 11 minutes long. The effect is just as is shown in the trailer and uses only the
4 coins, no gaffs or gimmicks. There is some sleight of hand involved, but nothing knuckle busting.
The teaching is clear and direct.
I would have given it higher marks if there were a live
performance and if the camera angles were more straight on. As currently shot its hard to tell how
well this plays in front of an audience and it looks like the hands are often covering up the
action. If you are looking for some interesting coin moves pot together into a nice sequence, this
could possible work for you.
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I love solid through solid effects, and this one’s solid! Mario teaches this amazing effectwith all
the nuances to make the moves and hide the pesky noise coins make when you slide them on each other.
Each phase is accomplished with a different sleight, so the spectators can’t catch you out. It’s
really genius!
At first I thought I’d have to purches the Chinese coin and wait until it
came in the mail, but I found a regular washer that’s the right size and works really well. Plus it
fits my style. I’m going to see if I can find one that’s copper. I think that would look cool.
Only con of this download is that the camera is awfully far from Mario’s hands. Would be nice to
fill the screen with closeups if the moves.
Great effect! Looks like camera tricks, but
it’s not.
Thanks Mario! Great work!
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I don't do a lot of coin magic, and to be honest, I was really only interested in learning the
vanish he does in the trailer.
Boy am I glad I payed attention to this video. While it's only a
little over ten minutes long, Mario teaches a LOT of really great stuff. My dexterity isn't great,
but I am able to do everything taught in this video. I do need to practice on a few, but for the
most part, this is a fairly easy routine and can make you look like a coin GOD when done well.
Plus, if you're any good at storytelling, this routine is just waiting for a good story to play
along with.
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Even if you don't do the effect as shown the use of this sleight for Spellbound or other visual
changes is priceless. Mario is a monster and this is hands down required for any coin worker.
Beginners - it is easy and practical! BUY IT!
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The reason this is such a good trick is because it looks more like art than magic and it is
beautifully developed by Mario Lopez. The sleights are so gentle and subtle it appears that the
coins change positions right before your eyes. The great thing is that these subtle sleights are
not complicated. They are easily performed with a little practice. The video provides a thorough
how-to explanation. Thumbs up on this.
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Amazing routine and plot. Love the sleights; they will require a tiny bit of practice to make them
invisible but completely worth it. I’ve had my Chinese coin forever and never known a good enough
routine to use it for. This is it for sure!!
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This will become your go to trick. Carry it in your pocket. This will use your sincerity over your
dexterity. It really isn't overly difficult technically, but sincerity skills is what it will take
to look magical. I think the last phase isn't necessary as it takes the rule of three to four.
Mario really makes it look magical. He has such a soft touch (like Troy Hooser). Practice making
it look soft, and you'll have a piece you could use in a restaurant or a piece in a formal show.
And for the purists, it's gimmick free!
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Man, Mario is awesome.
I think I might have said that in my other reviews on Mario Lopez's
products. If I didn't, well I am now.
I couldn't believe there were no gimmicks involved...
but when I watched the video, I was like: "Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh."
As usual, Mario is somehow
able to turn sleight of hand into some extremely solid and strong visual magic.
On the
surface, the moves seem simple enough... but you'll definitely want to practice this as there is
room for error and being caught if you don't have the patter and everything right and smooth.
This trick though is sweet. Really sweet. I'm a sucker for visual magic and this is almost as
crazy visual as Chinese Tweezers. (Best trick in the world! :-) ) And did I mention this is
gimmickless?
Get this!
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