I love Knee-zy! It's an oldie but still a goodie!

Thanks, Mike; although I have to admit I hope that never happens. I may disagree with what people say, but would never flame somebody for having an opinion that differs from mine. That being said, I have to say that you guys (and gals) are the most polite and classy bunch of folks I've ever run across on a discussion board.

Shadow coins-laymen will scream!!!

I think coins across gets a great response. If I do it through a table it seems just as strong. The test condition silver copper seems to also be real strong. I also like find the hole. I notice the extra magical looking additions to the coins across really strengthen it.

I find a very strong reaction to a bent coin. It doesn't matter which method is used, so I don't see a need to buy one for $500.

Misers dream when performed with conviction gets a great response. See Jeff McBride or Andrew Goldenhirsh.

Shadow coins are very strong and even stronger when coupled with an explosion. Of course there is Armondo Lucero's matrix, amazing!

kirkG

For doing a single trick for laymen, Scotch and Soda can't be beat. Magnetic copper and silver has been in my closeup routine for over thirty years. It is the best visual coin trick there is.

Nothin' beats a good CSB routine.

It's the routine and presentation that makes a trick memorable. Just the s/s gaff is not enough. Though letting them look at the thing might offer fascination.

In the hands - VCA
On the table - No Extra's

B.

Brian,

As nice as No Extra's is. I personally like Chink-a-chink better.


I know you need the extra, but its such a nice piece of magic

Joshzandman:

Yep I like this too, the Sun & Moon hopping half is killing people, their minds go far far away

Hey Wildstone (Mike). I believe you use the Johnson Ultimate C/S as well as the Magnetic C/S. How would you compare the two? If you had to choose only one, which would it be? Thanks for any input.

Laffski

Any of Dean Dill's coin assembly routines - check out his DVDs!

Matrix
shadow coins

I enjoy performing ultimate 3 fly and it always gets a good reaction

I have to chime in with people who suggested Coin in Bottle. From my own experience, it's one of those tricks that everyone truly enjoys.

My favorites are Extroydinairy and the Charming Chinese Challenge by Troy Hooser.
and 3fly

C/S/B
Snappy

Coins thru table using a ] and shotglass
Bitten coin is also good

I love Roth's Hanging coins, although I don't perform it. Me personally, I get my best reactions from my shadow coin routine, and Dill's Backfire. 3 fly, is pretty nice too, and some of the coins across. But this question is too personal, everyone has their prefrences on magic, and what appeals to them.

My favorite is Johnny Thompson's handling of the coin in bottle and Fire Trap as performed by Doug Henning on the Tonight Show.

Joe

Hey!

my best trick is the 1/2 dollars accross! why? well, because I'm a beginner in magic and it's very difficult to pass this trick!!! and I'm surprised myself to see these coins go to one hand to the other hand!