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Gaff Coin by Chen Yang and TCC Magic

Created by: Chen Yang, TCC Magic

**Gaff Coin** is a close-up mentalism trick that revolves around a specially designed coin with a unique internal mechanism. The magician presents a book test where a spectator freely selects a book, a page, and a word from that page. Using the gaff coin, the magician reveals the chosen word as if reading the spectator's mind. The coin features traditional cloud and thunder patterns, is made of zinc alloy die casting with aged bronze electroplating, and is easy to carry. The trick requires no additional moves or preparation, making it a seamless and deceptive performance. Buyers should note that the coin supports modification, allowing it to work with any book and any word, offering unparalleled flexibility.

Key features

  • Uses a specially designed gaff coin with a unique internal mechanism

  • Works with any book and any word, supporting modification for customization

  • No additional moves or preparation required

  • Features traditional cloud and thunder patterns with a durable zinc alloy and aged bronze electroplating

  • Easy to carry and perform

Pros

  • Highly deceptive and clean presentation

  • Adaptable to any book or word choice

  • No extra moves or setup needed

  • Beautifully designed coin with traditional aesthetics

Cons

  • May require initial practice to master the coin's mechanism

  • Limited to book test routines

Effect

The Gaff Coin creates the illusion of mind-reading. A spectator freely selects a book, opens it to any page, and picks a word through a hole in the coin. The magician then reveals the chosen word without any apparent method. The effect is clean, direct, and appears impossible.

Full Details

The Gaff Coin is a specially designed accessory for book tests. It features a traditional cloud and thunder pattern, made from zinc alloy with aged bronze electroplating. The coin has a unique internal mechanism that allows the magician to determine the spectator’s chosen word. No extra moves or preparation are needed—the routine flows naturally.

A key advantage is its adaptability. The coin can be modified to work with any book, making it versatile for different performances. The design ensures the magician can focus on presentation rather than complex handling.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick suits magicians who perform mentalism or book tests. It works well for both close-up and stage performances. If you want a clean, deceptive method that requires minimal handling, the Gaff Coin is a strong option.

Difficulty

The Gaff Coin is easy to perform. No advanced sleight of hand is needed. The routine relies on the coin’s design rather than complex techniques. Beginners can learn it quickly, while experienced performers will appreciate its deceptive simplicity.

What Magicians Say

Chen Yang, creator of Grandma’s Miracle, describes the routine as elegant and natural. He emphasizes that performers only need to "enjoy the fun of performance." The video from SaturnMagicShop highlights the coin’s flexibility, noting it can be adapted to any book. The effect is presented as smooth and deceptive, with no extra moves required.

The Gaff Coin offers a fresh take on book tests, combining simplicity with strong audience impact. If you want a mind-reading effect that looks impossible, this is a solid choice.

What people are saying about Gaff Coin

Chen Yang says...

The magician effortlessly reads the spectator's mind. [...] All you have to do is enjoy the fun of performance.

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