Change by Peter Eggink

Effect

The trick called Change creates a visual transformation where a playing card instantly changes into a piece of money. The effect is direct and appears to happen in the performer's hands without any visible cover or suspicious movement. To the audience, it looks like a sudden and impossible switch from one object to another.

Full details

Change is a card-to-money transformation trick created by Peter Eggink. It uses a specialized gimmick to facilitate the change. The method involves handling both the card and the money in a specific way to achieve the visual effect. The trick is marketed as a quick, visual piece of magic suitable for social media or short performances. Instructions for the trick were offered as a free download by some creators in exchange for audience engagement.

Who should consider the trick

This trick may appeal to magicians who perform primarily for cameras or on social media platforms. It is designed for short format content like YouTube Shorts or Instagram Reels. Magicians looking for a fast visual effect that requires minimal setup might find it interesting. It is not recommended for performers who need reliable methods for live, interactive shows with close-up audiences.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

Based on reviewer feedback, the trick involves a gimmick that requires careful handling. Craig from magic-tv notes that the method is overly complicated for the effect it produces. The tutorial focuses mainly on the mechanical steps and does not cover performance aspects like audience management or presentation. This suggests that while the moves might not be extremely difficult from a technical standpoint, achieving a convincing and practical performance requires additional skill and practice.

What magicians say

Reviewers have expressed strong criticism of Change. Craig Petty states that the gimmick "looks terrible even from a distance" and notes the absence of any live performance demonstrations in the promotional material. He concludes that the trick "lacks substance" and is not practical for real world use. In another review, Craig and Ryland describe Change as "overly complicated and poorly executed," comparing it unfavorably to other tricks they recommend.

In contrast, BigBlindMedia promoted the trick as a "super sweet" change and offered the instructions for free to generate engagement. They presented it as a valuable resource for magicians looking to expand their repertoire with a visually appealing effect.