In this volume, you’ll find three more crafty gimmicked coins that will have your audience scratching their heads (and wondering if they’ve been drinking too much). David Roth kicks things off with the popular Scotch and Soda effect, teaching you the best way to handle the coins so they don’t just look good, but pack a punch. Paul Diamond chimes in with his own routine, featuring essential handling tips (because who doesn’t love a good load?) and a fresh twist on the classic.
Next up is the Dime and Penny set, where David Roth presents a solid routine that’s as simple as it is powerful. Jeff Sheridan then takes the stage, blending two classics into one dazzling performance—first, he visually transforms a penny into a dime, then he boldly passes that dime through a solid object. No, seriously, he does. Garrett Thomas, not one to be left out, gives the Dime and Penny a modern makeover, plucking a dime from the middle of a stack of pennies while it’s still in the spectator's hand—talk about cheeky!
Finally, David Roth wraps things up with two routines featuring the Chinatown Half. The first combines this clever gaff with some basic sleight of hand in a multi-phase routine that’ll leave you looking clean as a whistle. The second is a delightful little self-working number that delivers a jaw-dropping coin transposition while one of them is snugly tucked inside an envelope (because what’s magic without a bit of mystery?).
Scotch and Soda, the Dime and Penny, and the Chinatown Half are truly devilish tricks that’ll have your mates in stitches (and not just because they’re confused). If you’ve splashed out on any of these, do yourself a favour and learn from the best. Trust me, you won’t regret it!
DAVID ROTH Scotch and Soda, Dime and Penny, Chinatown Half, Chinatown Half II
