I've been rediscovering some of Geoff Latta's work, and am interested in Cop Sil Brass. I have a beautiful Lassen expanded [ set, and an equally beautiful copper/silver gaff that matches and fits the [. However, Latta's rountine also requires the matching copper coin to fit the [, which mine does not. Is it possible have this shaved to fit? I presume I'd have to send off my Lassen [ and copper coin to have this done. I'm a bit nervous, lol. Any recommendations?

Hi there - Latta's CopSilBrass doesn't use an expanded [. Are you thinking of a diferent routine ?

Cheers
Nev

As Nev mentioned, I don't think Latta's routine uses a shell, just a very common gaff.

"Me three"
CopSilBrass doesn't need a [.

The requirements you describe sound more like Rob Thompson's SAMOYA copper/silver routine, but that needs a silver coin to fit a copper [.

Sounds like Geoff Latta's routine called "Eclipse"

Indeed you are correct Rick. Apologies. It's the "Sun and Moon" routine from New York Coin Magic Seminar Volume 4.

You could file the coin down yourself.

This is my solution.

https://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/view......740341#7

Clever solution.

I have done similarly by hand sanding on 400 grit wet-sand paper. Gently rotating the coin as I sanded it. Worked like a charm.