Champagne Supernova by Matthew Wright

Effect

The magic trick Champagne Supernova by Matthew Wright creates the illusion of a Sharpie pen passing straight through a coin. The audience sees the magician push the Sharpie into the coin, and it visibly penetrates, emerging from the other side. The effect is clean, direct, and visually striking, making it a strong piece for close-up or walk-around performances.

Full details

The trick includes two gimmicks: a specially prepared coin and a modified Sharpie. The instructional video, which runs for 46 minutes, is highly detailed and features both Matthew Wright and Tom Crosby. Wright demonstrates the core routine, handling techniques, and subtleties, while Crosby provides an additional routine involving a hole in the coin for an extended performance. The gimmicks are well-made, though some reviewers noted that the Sharpie arrived dried out, requiring replacement ink. The trick is priced affordably compared to similar gimmicked coin effects.

Who should consider the trick

Champagne Supernova is suitable for both beginners and experienced magicians. Beginners will benefit from learning foundational skills like palming, ditching, and misdirection, while professionals can quickly adapt the trick into their existing routines. It works best in close-up or walk-around settings but may not be ideal for larger stage performances.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The trick is not overly difficult but requires practice to execute smoothly. Beginners may need 30 minutes to an hour of practice before performing it confidently. The handling involves some subtleties, particularly in how the gimmick is manipulated, but the moves are designed to feel natural. Reviewer fiddlinjonny noted that the instructions are thorough, making the learning process easier.

What magicians say

• fiddlinjonny praised the instructional video, calling it "one of the best instructional videos I have seen in a long time." He highlighted the chemistry between Wright and Crosby and the detailed close-up shots that help with learning the subtleties.
• RealMagicReview (Steve Faulkner) described the trick as "really versatile" and appreciated the multiple gimmicks included. He mentioned that the angles are good and the effect is strong, though he noted that the small gimmick pieces could be easy to misplace.
• Both reviewers agreed that the trick is a solid value for the price and delivers a powerful visual effect with practice.

Champagne Supernova is a well-regarded trick that combines strong visuals with practical handling, making it a worthwhile addition to a magician’s repertoire.