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videoman Inner circle 7294 Posts 
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On May 3, 2026, marcobasi wrote: I think the majority of those performing this will be using it for cashiers, food servers, etc. This goes for hobbyists and professionals alike. So you need to give them the cash as payment. Being able to hand it out straightaway is the beauty of this prop. |
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magicinsight Inner circle New York City 4562 Posts
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Is it sold in the USA by anyone? Alakazam is out of stock for now.
“Belief matters more than truth. Every moment, belief in imaginary things alters lives while truth sits unnoticed and waits.”
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benbv Inner circle London 2547 Posts
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Some people might have been confused by my question about whether the bill can be examined or not - the answer is yes it can be examined (I have this), I only asked that question in response to someone saying they stuck a coin at the back of it to make it « open smoother » but I don’t really think you need to do this.
It will probably make the bill open smoother but then you won’t be able to hand it out (I mean you could but then people will wonder why a coin is stuck on it!  and they won’t have a clue as to why tbh lol)
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bekralik Inner circle Canada 1572 Posts
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On May 3, 2026, magicinsight wrote: Vanishing Inc. |
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marcobasi New user italy 73 Posts
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If the audience believes that the banknote – or whatever other prop you’re using during a magic performance – is gimmicked, the problem lies with you: not with the gimmick, and not with the audience.
I’ll leave it there, as I get the impression we’re operating on completely different conceptual planes. best. m |
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benbv Inner circle London 2547 Posts
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On May 4, 2026, marcobasi wrote: lol so deluded… yes leave it there 
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Roberto W Inner circle 1553 Posts
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On May 4, 2026, marcobasi wrote: Ummm we are definitely operating on completely different conceptual planes… of course any audience will think what ever prop you are performing with is ‘gimmicked’ or ‘magic’ in some way. They are not stupid enough to believe magic is not real, so there has to be a way we do what we do. This is why props are designed to be examinable, this is why we subtly give spectators cards to shuffle before performing, this is why we give them envelopes to open with the signed card, ring sealed induce etc. All these subtle and sub conscious actions, are indirect ways of them examining props which they will remember after. If we don’t break down these thought processes, it will leave them with easy conclusions and theories how they ‘think’ it’s done. We literally should be doing what ever we can to make not only what we do, as entertaining but as fooling as we can. Of course they will try to work out how we did what we did, but why give them additional unnecessary ammunition to appease their conclusions. If this is the way you perform and this is your thought and ideology process when performing and entertaining that’s fine, but imo I’m glad I’m the complete opposite to this. |
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benbv Inner circle London 2547 Posts
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On May 4, 2026, Roberto W wrote: Thank you for taking the time to answer what a lot of us are thinking, I couldn't be bothered alaborating as clearly as you did because I think he doesn't care anyway and it won't change his mind. He seems to belong to that category of performers who are convinced they can fool anyone, anywhere, anytime without anyone ever questioning anything... hence my "deluded" but I fully agree with you and thanks again for explaining so clearly. The only thing I will add, but I doubt he will even consider it, is that regardless of how good a performer is, spectators will indeed react very differently depending on their background, profession, upbringing, age, mood etc. so yes, some people won't need or ask to see your props. Ever. But actually thinking that "if the audience [ever] believes that a prop you use is gimmicked, then the problem lies with you, not them" brings him to a level of arrogance, immaturity and dellusion that is only matched by people genuinely believing they have superpowers. Of course you can minimise your audience thinking your props are gimmicked by adjusting your performance but there is only so much you can do. As you very rightly said, people aren't stupdid. And I dare him to perform close-up / table-hopping in some places I know without having spectators try to grab his props. |
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Geoff Weber Inner circle Washington DC 1444 Posts
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On May 1, 2026, benbv wrote: It's not permanently stuck on. I can remove it if I want to hand it out, but most of the time I don't. The added weight just helps it unfold all the way. |
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benbv Inner circle London 2547 Posts
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On May 7, 2026, Geoff Weber wrote: I see thank you - and yes I understood the reason behind it - clever! That’s also why I was wondering whether polymer bills might work better… might give it a try one day! |
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Roberto W Inner circle 1553 Posts
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I think polymer bills would actually work a little better. Due to them being more springy and has a kinda shape memory, the reveal could possibly look more instant. As long as you don’t actually crease the fold. My only thought is as the bill is hiding behind the card, it may push out too much, so your angles may not be as clean and potentially you would have to be 180 only - maybe.
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benbv Inner circle London 2547 Posts
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Yep - exactly my thoughts!
 need to try it but not sure I can be bothered prepping the credit card again haha (not that it’s difficult…). I’ll probably try one day
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Nathan Alexander Inner circle 2233 Posts
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I had wanted to get this a while ago, and while I know they'll be back in stock, worth asking... anyone want to let theirs go in the states?
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Jared Inner circle Rhode Island, USA 1782 Posts
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I've been on the fence about this one. I just don't like the way the folds in the bill match the size of the credit card. Although, I do like the convincer where you see both sides of the bill after the change. I don't know how long the reset takes. But a fair comparison might be to Nick Einhorn's Insta-Change. I've been using Nick's effect for years and it truly KILLS. Plus, it's VERY pocket friendly, and the angles are excellent. The reset with Nick's isn't automatic but it's reasonably quick. You can also immediately hand out the bill to the spectator as with Cash Flow. I would be interested in hearing from somebody who owns both with his or her thoughts.
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benbv Inner circle London 2547 Posts
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Reset for Cash Flow takes maybe 5 seconds.
I find it a bit difficult to compare those two… cash flow changes a credit card to a banknote whereas insta-change is a receipt to bill change… and not as visual imho… I’ve never been a fan of those changes where you have to fold your original bill into a tiny piece to change it and then unfold it to show the change… but that’s just me! |
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Jared Inner circle Rhode Island, USA 1782 Posts
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Fair enough, Ben. Thank you for sharing details about the reset... That's a plus that it is quick
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Nathan Alexander Inner circle 2233 Posts
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Have an extra Jared? I've been keeping an eye out for Nick's effect for a while.
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