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Crazy Sam's Coin by Sam Huang and Hanson Chien

Created by: Sam Huang, Hanson Chien

Crazy Sam's Coin is a premium coin magic set designed for vanishes, productions, and teleportations, offering a visually stunning experience for spectators. It includes three stainless steel replica Morgan coins and two nesting turtles, allowing for a variety of routines such as the lightning-fast three-fly and other visual coin magic effects. The set is best suited for intermediate to advanced magicians due to its angle sensitivity and the need for sleight of hand. The coins are designed for stand-up magic, providing high-impact visual moments that can be performed in both real-life and social media settings.

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Crazy Sam's Coin by Sam Huang from Alakazam Magic
Alakazam MagicCrazy Sam's Coin by Sam Huang£120.00
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Crazy Sam's Coin by Sam Huang and Hanson Chien from Monster Magic
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Key features

  • Includes three stainless steel replica Morgan coins and two nesting turtles

  • Comes with a 45-minute tutorial video covering vanishes and multiple routines

  • Coins are designed for silent handling with a high-gloss finish

  • Double shell nests almost perfectly with minimal rim visibility

  • Tutorial available in Chinese with English subtitles

  • Velvet pouch included for storage and transport

Pros

  • High-quality craftsmanship with visually appealing effects

  • Coins handle smoothly and sound realistic

  • Tutorial covers a wide range of routines and maintenance tips

  • Visual appeal and quality of the coins and shells

  • Ability to show both sides of the shells

Cons

  • High price point may deter beginners

  • Coins look cartoonish compared to real Morgan dollars

  • Angle-sensitive and requires careful handling

  • Some moves are challenging and require practice to master

  • Reflective surface can reveal concealments under certain lighting conditions

Effect

Crazy Sam's Coin creates the illusion of coins vanishing, appearing, and moving impossibly between hands. The performer can show three coins, make them disappear one by one, and then produce them again in unexpected places. The routines include lightning-fast vanishes, three-fly sequences, and teleportations that leave audiences stunned.

Full Details

The set includes three stainless steel replica coins modeled after a 1927 Morgan dollar, two nesting shells, a velvet pouch, and a 45-minute tutorial. The coins have milled edges and a high-gloss finish, making them visually striking. The shells nest almost perfectly with minimal rim visibility, allowing for clean vanishes and productions.

The tutorial, available via Vimeo, is in Chinese with English subtitles. It covers a vanish, three routines, and maintenance tips. The routines taught are:

  • InSam Coin Across (coins invisibly move between hands)
  • The Fastest 3 Fly (rapid coin transpositions)
  • Triple Coin Vanish (all three coins disappear instantly)

Who Should Consider the Trick

This set is best for intermediate to advanced coin magicians. Beginners may struggle with the angle-sensitive sleights and the price point ($150). Performers familiar with shell coins or routines like Todd Lassen’s Triple Threat will adapt more easily.

Difficulty

The routines require practice and precision. Some moves are angle-sensitive, and the vanish technique demands smooth handling. As Nique Tan notes, "The moves will take work... they are simple in concept but difficult in execution." Performers with smaller hands may find the coins slightly harder to conceal.

What Magicians Say

  • Magic Orthodoxy (David): Praises the visual impact but criticizes the cartoonish coin design. Calls it "intermediate level magic" due to angle sensitivity.
  • Nique Tan: Highlights the coins' shine and handling but warns about lighting reflections revealing concealments. Suggests an extra coin would improve versatility.
  • BAM Magic: Rates it 92%, praising the craftsmanship and visual routines but noting dent risks and angle restrictions.
  • Scott (EverythingMagicPro): Calls it "almost perfect," with expert-level routines, but wishes for a fourth coin for more routine options.

Crazy Sam's Coin is a high-quality set for magicians who want visually stunning coin magic, but it demands practice to master.

What people are saying about Crazy Sam's Coin

BAM_magic says...

This is very very visual. It feels impossible. There are many different moves that I've never seen before that are taught in the tutorial with Sam.

EverythingMagicPro99 says...

Sam Huang's Crazy Sam's Coin set delivers three stunning routines that defy logic. The coins are crafted with an ultra-thin, realistic shell that hides the rim perfectly.

magicorthodoxy says...

The trick looks cool and the trick looks like real magic when you watch him do the studio performance the people have their mouths a gape they're just like 'right because you see two coins and it just immediately goes down to one like in a second and you you don't have to sit there and do this right you can just go like that and it's and it's gone.'

niquetan says...

The set excels in visual routines like vanishing coins and three-fly sequences, though some moves are tough and angle-sensitive. The coins' high reflectivity can sometimes reveal concealments.

Scott says...

This is an almost perfect product and certainly one of the best sets of coins that I've ever seen. It's expertly manufactured. And Sam Hong's work here that he's teaching you is second to none.

worldmagicshop says...

A coin magic set with routines designed for maximum impact. The hosts probably highlight its step-by-step instructions, covering vanishes, transpositions, and illusions, making it ideal for magicians looking to refine their coin work.

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