Prepare to defy the laws of physics and leave your audience scratching their heads!
Since the 1600s, the illusion of coins passing through a solid table has captivated the minds of magicians and spectators alike, spawning a myriad of interpretations and innovations. The fact that this classic effect is a staple for some of the best in close-up magic attests to its mesmerizing impact.
In this collection, you’ll dive into eight distinct renditions of this all-time favorite, each boasting its own methodology, presentation style, and even some surprising finales. David Roth kicks things off with the original Al Baker method, showcasing the classic one-at-a-time approach. Then, Gary Ouellet steps in with Dai Vernon's take straight from *Stars of Magic*. Steve Dacri shares a version that Slydini taught him, polished by Vernon’s touch, while John Mendoza shakes things up with six coins instead of the usual four, culminating in a jaw-dropping final production. Roth returns to demonstrate the traditional Han Ping Chien technique for passing three coins simultaneously, followed by Larry Jennings’ brilliant no-lap method. Johnny Thompson offers his own twist on the Baker routine, complete with an airborne transposition of three coins in true Han Ping Chien fashion, while David Regal wraps things up with a fresh approach and presentation for this close-up classic.
There's something inherently magical about passing a solid object through another solid object, and the ubiquitous nature of coins and tables only adds to the intrigue. Pick one (or more) of these methods, and you’ll be armed to entertain and mystify anyone, anytime, with utterly ordinary objects that suddenly transform into the extraordinary.
Coins Through The Table (One at a Time) -David Roth
Kangaroo Coins -Gary Ouellet
Coins Thru Table -Steve Dacri
Coins Thru The Table -John Mendoza
Coins Through The Table (Han Ping Chien Method) - David Roth
Coins Through The Table -Larry Jennings
Coins Through Table / Han Ping Chien -Johnny Thompson
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