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Heex

Heex is a visually stunning close-up coin magic trick that involves a transposition between two coins: an old English penny and an American half-dollar. The magician rubs the coins together or against the spectator's hand, and part of the coins appears to switch places, creating a baffling and impossible moment. The trick is perfect for impromptu performances, as it uses ordinary coins and requires no setup. It’s ideal for magicians who want to add a strong, visual coin routine to their repertoire.

Key features

  • Uses ordinary coins (old English penny and American half-dollar)

  • No setup required, perfect for impromptu performances

  • Visual and baffling transposition effect

  • Suitable for close-up or street magic

Pros

  • Highly visual and engaging

  • Easy to carry and perform anywhere

  • Uses common coins, making it seem impossible

  • Great for building confidence in coin magic

Cons

  • Requires some practice to master the sleight of hand

  • May not be as impactful without the right presentation

Effect

Heex is a visually striking coin trick where two coins appear to switch places in an impossible way. The magician uses an old English penny and an American half-dollar. The coins are shown to the audience, and with a simple rub or contact, parts of the coins seem to transpose. The effect is clean, surprising, and leaves spectators questioning how the coins could have changed so seamlessly.

Full Details

Heex involves a clever method that allows the coins to visually switch places. The routine is structured to build anticipation—first, the magician suggests the coins will change entirely, but then reveals that only parts of them have swapped. The final reveal, where the heads of both coins have exchanged, is particularly strong. The trick is designed to be performed with minimal setup, making it practical for impromptu situations.

Who Should Consider the Trick

Heex is ideal for magicians who enjoy coin magic and want a quick, visual effect that requires minimal props. It’s suitable for both beginners and experienced performers, as the method is straightforward but can be enhanced with performance flair. If you like tricks that play with transposition and visual transformations, Heex is a great addition to your repertoire.

Difficulty

The trick is rated as easy to moderate in difficulty. The mechanics are simple, but the performance relies on smooth handling and timing to maximize the effect. With a bit of practice, most magicians can perform it convincingly.

What Magicians Say

AlakazamMagicUK describes Heex as "a lovely routine" with a "nice offbeat transposition." They highlight its visual appeal and the flexibility in presentation—you can play with the reveal by first showing that nothing seems to have changed before flipping the coins to show the transformation. The trick is praised for being fun to perform and highly deceptive.

If you're looking for a coin trick that’s quick to learn, visually engaging, and leaves a strong impression, Heex is a solid choice.

What people are saying about Heex

AlakazamMagicUK says...

Heex is such a lovely routine—nice offbeat transposition. You can do it where the coins change places, and when you open your hand, nothing seems to happen at first, but then the reveal is mind-blowing.

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