The Crated Coin by Mark StrivingsIn 2022, a single appearance on 'Penn and Teller Fool Us' created a small firestorm. Wes Iseli performed an effect using one coin that filled the entire auditorium with mystery and involved literally everyone in the audience. Not only did the effect impress (and FOOL) Penn and Teller, but they also added it to their Las Vegas show. Easily the highest praise possible. Here's the basic effect. The performer shows a coin, and a helper comes on stage to

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Here are some of the routines performed and explained on this video:

The lid is put back on the box (and can be wrapped lengthwise with two strips of adhesive tape if you like) and the deck put out of view

The Hornet gimmicks give you the ability to visually transpose

Resets immediately

Now a plastic bag is introduced and inside of the bag you can see the torn corner of a different playing card

This is visual magic that defies explanation

It's all about the journey

Each theme comes with 10 pieces of paper

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Demo Video with Live Performances