On Jan 12, 2019, Mb217 wrote:
Hey d1...Funny, when you mentioned "Dime & Penny," it reminded me of how I used to fool people all the time with an old, cheap trick called "Perky Penny." It was one of the first coin tricks I ever had (or could afford) as a kid, but it would really fool people. When I got older, I found that the old trick still fooled people badly, plus I was much better at presenting it and making it even more deceptive.

It's a simple one, like the old "Dime & Penny" but like it, it's very deceptive, and can be examined with the right handling. I would think that not many people do it nowadays anymore especially amidst all these greater trick coin effects, but it still rocks if you just want to keep it dirt simple but just as magical. Nice pocket trick!

On Jan 11, 2019, dmoriarty1 wrote:

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On Jan 4, 2019, Sophocles wrote:
I have Sucker Punch and Roy Kuepper's Hopping Halves (Expanded, Half Dollar).
If I were to add to my coin collection, what would you recommend that could have multiple uses? (most bang for the buck).
Magic is a hobby so budget is a concern.
Thank you for your views.

I have Sucker Punch (which I used for practice) and HH (my go-to coin trick, but I add a third Chinese Coin to make it an international routine). This may have already been suggested, but if you're a hobbyist, I'm assuming you have Dime & Penny and Scotch & Soda. If not, those are essential little gems that I still perform often.

I've ventured into higher-priced items (N2, N3 and N4 coins come to mind), but always fall back on the ones I mentioned. I agree that some basic gaffs like C/S (mentioned above) and a Chinatown Half will get you a lot of mileage, but I would argue that "bang for your buck" does not always necessarily equal multiple uses. I've dazzled a room of 150 students with the Dime & Penny. Just my opinion.

On Jan 12, 2019, Mb217 wrote:
Hey d1...Funny, when you mentioned "Dime & Penny," it reminded me of how I used to fool people all the time with an old, cheap trick called "Perky Penny." It was one of the first coin tricks I ever had (or could afford) as a kid, but it would really fool people. When I got older, I found that the old trick still fooled people badly, plus I was much better at presenting it and making it even more deceptive.

It's a simple one, like the old "Dime & Penny" but like it, it's very deceptive, and can be examined with the right handling. I would think that not many people do it nowadays anymore especially amidst all these greater trick coin effects, but it still rocks if you just want to keep it dirt simple but just as magical. Nice pocket trick!

On Apr 11, 2018, EasyK wrote:
Hello, from cold Norway!

I've been reading.. A lot. And some of the post goes back years, so it's not easy to choose. But I would like some help or input to which direction I should go.

I'm looking for a triple split coin, and it's so many choices. 3CM, Triple Threat, Triple TUC, Johnny Wongs STC/PP3, etc.

I have the TUC and I can do a lot of routines with that and just some s***LD coins, but it's only a Quarter so it's so small. So wanted something more visual like the Eisenhower dollar. So decided that it would make my routines much easier with a triple. So my search started, and never ended.

So I decided to ask here, and someone please tell me if I missed a simelar recent post.

On Jan 15, 2019, Mb217 wrote:

Believe me, you're golden if they think there's something tricky about the box.

On Jan 18, 2019, dmoriarty1 wrote:
Thanks! I ordered a Johnson Dime and Penny. Perhaps combo it with a penetration and card reveal.

On Jan 15, 2019, Sophocles wrote:

Thanks! I ordered a Johnson Dime and Penny. Perhaps combo it with a penetration and card reveal.

On Jan 18, 2019, Sophocles wrote:

Here is my routine:

Do a card trick with a !@#$** card. Say we'll come back to that in a minute. "Let me show you something else."
Show in one hand a Tic Tac box and in the other the dime & penny. Then bring the box on top of the dime and penny. Act as if you are squeezing.
Lift box to reveal only penny. 1st wow (disappearance). Then turn box to show that a dime is in the box. 2nd wow (penetration). Cover part of box with finger so people only see that there is a dime in the box. Then lift finger to reveal that the dime in the box has the card. 3rd Wow (impossible card reveal).

This is a variation based on Sankey who does this without a penny and as a prediction. Basically, my routine introduces a penny and ignores the prediction part.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyD13sQ0ekU

Sophocles

On Aug 14, 2018, StarManager wrote:
I am not a fan of Ray's coins. (Transient) He's creative but to me all his work looks like it came out of a machine shop. Rough around the edges on his coins, rings, etc. Hate to say it but it is my personal experience. Super Triple is better but I hate the stickers they use. They wear. You get a couple extra but they look like stickers and do not clink right. If you are getting JJ's you don't need the others. OR - if you get ANY of these you will be happy. My vote is JJ and his online tutorial is thorough and well presented.

On Mar 25, 2019, thejavman wrote:

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On Aug 14, 2018, StarManager wrote:
I am not a fan of Ray's coins. (Transient) He's creative but to me all his work looks like it came out of a machine shop. Rough around the edges on his coins, rings, etc. Hate to say it but it is my personal experience. Super Triple is better but I hate the stickers they use. They wear. You get a couple extra but they look like stickers and do not clink right. If you are getting JJ's you don't need the others. OR - if you get ANY of these you will be happy. My vote is JJ and his online tutorial is thorough and well presented.

Who is JJ? How do I get in touch with his coins? Thanks Jim

On Mar 26, 2019, FlightRisk wrote:
Simplymagicweb, your video using JJ's coins. Whose routine is that John's? yours? A mix? I really enjoyed it, BTW.

On Mar 27, 2019, simplymagicweb wrote:

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On Mar 26, 2019, FlightRisk wrote:
Simplymagicweb, your video using JJ's coins. Whose routine is that John's? yours? A mix? I really enjoyed it, BTW.

Thanks FlightRisk - yes it’s my routine buddy. It’s available for download at £5 via PayPal sean@simplymagic.co.uk - I had lots of magicians asking me to do a tutorial for it so that’s why it’s available 😁