Attack of the Bag by Craig Petty

Effect

Attack of the Bag is a coin magic routine that uses a custom-designed coin bag with a mesh front. The audience sees coins inside the bag at all times, making the magic appear fair and impossible. Coins vanish, reappear, transpose, and even penetrate through the bag and tables with no visible sleight of hand. The routine includes productions, vanishes, and transpositions, often ending with a dramatic jumbo coin production.

Full details

The trick includes two custom coin bags with a mesh front and a hidden compartment, five uncirculated half-dollar coins, and a Chinese coin. The project comes with over six hours of tutorials, covering more than 30 routines. The bag allows magicians to perform self-working coin magic with minimal sleight of hand, making it accessible to beginners while offering advanced possibilities for experienced performers.

Key routines include:

• Chop Bag – A self-working routine where coins vanish and reappear inside the bag.
• Money in the Bag – Coins visually jump from the spectator’s hand into the bag.
• Coins in Cartoon Motion – Coins defy physics, moving impossibly between hands and the bag.
• Jumbo Coin Production – A visually stunning finale where a large coin appears from the bag.

The bag can also be used with other props like keto boxes, airpods, and folded playing cards, expanding its versatility.

Who should consider the trick

• Beginners – The bag handles most of the work, requiring minimal sleight of hand.
• Coin magicians – Offers advanced routines and utility for one-ahead/one-behind techniques.
• Walkaround performers – Compact and visual, making it ideal for close-up and table-hopping.
• Stage performers – Works well for larger audiences due to its visual nature.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The trick is designed to be beginner-friendly, with many routines requiring no sleight of hand. The bag’s mechanics do most of the work, allowing performers to focus on presentation. More advanced routines incorporate basic palms and vanishes, but alternatives are provided for those still learning.

What magicians say

• Craig Petty (creator) calls it "the most comprehensive coin bag project ever released," emphasizing its accessibility and versatility.
• AlakazamMagicUK notes that even experienced magicians are fooled by the bag’s deceptive design.
• Reviewers highlight the bag’s ability to create "absolute miracles" with minimal effort, making it a must-have for coin magic enthusiasts.

Attack of the Bag is a powerful tool for magicians at any skill level, offering visually stunning magic with practical, easy-to-learn methods.