SleightfulImpression Vanish by Peter Boie
Created by: Peter Boie
Where to buy
 | Monster Magic | Impression Vanish by Peter Boie | £24.99 | 🇬🇧 Shop |
Key features
Clean and examinable trick
Works from any angle and resets instantly
No body hookups or bad angles
Comes with a custom gimmick and detailed instructions
The vanish is permanent, adding to the effect's strength
Pros
Angle-proof and can be performed straight from your pocket
Includes detailed instructions and video tutorials
No need to bring the penny back, enhancing the effect
Custom gimmick included
Cons
Requires a switch if borrowing a coin in some countries
The sound during performance might be noticeable in quiet environments
Just a vanish with no reappearance, which might be a downside for some
Effect
The Impression Vanish makes a borrowed penny disappear completely. The magician places the coin on a table, covers it with paper, and rubs a pencil over it to create an impression of the coin. A drop of water is then used to smudge the drawing, and when the paper is lifted, both the drawing and the coin have vanished. The effect is clean, with no trace left behind.
Full Details
The Impression Vanish is an angle-proof trick that starts and ends clean. It can be performed straight from the pocket, with no body hookups or bad angles. The package includes a custom gimmick, written instructions, and video tutorials with bonus ideas. The vanish is permanent, meaning the coin does not reappear, which strengthens the effect.
Peter Boie’s version improves upon an older Tarbell method, refining the handling and presentation. The gimmick is subtle, and the routine is structured so that all deceptive work happens before the audience realizes what is happening. The pencil and paper are examinable, and the water can be borrowed or provided by the performer.
Who Should Consider the Trick
This trick suits magicians who want a strong, visual vanish with minimal setup. It works well for close-up performers, street magicians, or those who enjoy impromptu magic. Since it requires no complex sleights, it is accessible to beginners, but experienced magicians will appreciate the clever method and presentational possibilities.
Information on How Difficult It Is to Perform
The Impression Vanish is mechanically simple but requires practice to perfect the timing and sound control. The gimmick is easy to handle, but the rubbing motion must be natural to avoid suspicion. Peter Boie’s detailed instructions cover handling, scripting, and misdirection, making it easier to learn.
What Magicians Say
Alex Kirk from Monster Magic Shop calls it "a surprisingly powerful vanish for such an innocent method." He praises the routine’s motivation and Peter Boie’s expert teaching, including scripting tips. Kirk notes that while borrowing a coin may require a switch in some cases, the trick remains strong even with an unprepared coin.
AlakazamMagicUK highlights that the trick is angle-proof, resets instantly, and leaves no heat on the performer. They emphasize that the vanish is permanent, making it more impactful than tricks where the coin reappears.
Both reviewers agree that the Impression Vanish is a well-constructed, deceptive, and practical trick that delivers a strong magical moment.
What people are saying about Impression Vanish
AlakazamMagicUK says...
The impression vanish is a complete vanish of a borrowed penny you start and end clean and everything is fully examinable at the end of the trick and it is instantly reset to perform again.
monstermagicshop says...
It’s a surprisingly powerful vanish for such an innocent method.
Review videos
The Saturday Show July 20th - www.MonsterMagic.co.uk
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Tutorial videos
Impression Vanish by Peter Boie
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