I am having trouble with 2 of my props. first is my cig thru quarter the band broke and I can't get a new one in it. Second I have a dime and penny and there stuck together but the dime is inside out I've shook the day lights out of it and it won't come apart. anyone HELP !!!

Cig.thru quarter you I think you need to clean out the grove with a needle before trying to install the rubber band. Penny to dime you can purchase a penny bang ring to seperate the coin.

Put the coin in a glass and shake it a few times, if that doesn't work you may have to purchase a new one.
As far as the quarter goes, when did they start using rubber bands? The one that I used to have had a metal spring.
Iven

A Bang Ring should help the penny/dime.

Johnson products still makes the best with the real spring. The rubber band ones are sort of cheaper knock
offs. Spend the $25.00 and get a Johnson availabe at some of the better magic shops!

I had the same problem with dime and penny. I used a needle to very carefully pry the two pieces apart.

Although I've never used one,I believe the cig thru with the rubber band allows you to show both sides of the quarter.I have only used the Johnson version switched for a borrowed quarter so I've never had to worry about showing both sides.

The Cigarette Through Quarter that you have needs to be pried apart. There is a small slot for a jeweler's screwdriver where the two pieces meet. Pop it open and clean the groove all the way around the inside. Use crazy glue gel on the small piece and only a tiny bit. (You can do this over and over if you don't use too much) Be very careful to make the hole side line up perfectly. I own both types but use this one. The bands will last twice as long if you pull your fingers through saran wrap and make 'skins' on the fingers that touch it. Your finger oils and dirt kill the bands quick. Double banding can save you if one breaks in front of specs but it will behave different with the extra force.

Get a bang ring for the penny and dime. It will last longer than a dozen sets of the coins

The cigarette through quarter is a very good trick that also works with rolled up dollar bills and pencils. I have one with a spring and three with rubber bands. (And the close up guys think that I only do stage magic!)

Frankly, the only time I like the metal spring model best is when I have to replace bands. Given a choice I would only own the rubber band models. To replace the band, the smaller side of the coin will have to be broken loose. A dental tool works best. Then the groove needs to be cleaned as if for surgery. Replace the band on the whole side and make sure it is working before it is glued back into place. I use rubber cement because it makes it easier to replace next time. If it comes loose, it will stick back from just pressure.

Enjoy!

Bob Sanders
Magic By Sander