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Money Maker 2.0 by SMagic

Created by: SMagic

The Money Maker 2.0 is a hyper-visual three-stage bill change magic trick, transforming a $1 bill into a $5, then a $10, and finally making the $10 vanish. It's a close-up magic trick that comes with a vegan leather money bill sleeve, three clear sleeves requiring DIY assembly, and a 7-minute tutorial. The trick is best suited for social media performances due to its visual impact, though it has practical limitations for live performances.

Key features

  • Three-stage bill change: $1 to $5, $5 to $10, and then vanish.

  • Requires DIY assembly including cutting and attaching bills to sleeves.

  • Best suited for social media due to its visual nature.

  • Not easily examinable in live performances, raising potential suspicion.

  • Requires a brief reset between performances.

Pros

  • Very hyper visual and easy to perform.

  • The bill at the end is examinable.

  • Good angles for performance (up to 360°).

Cons

  • Requires significant DIY assembly and precision.

  • Sleeves are sharp and can damage the gimmick if not taped.

  • Not examinable during the trick, which can raise suspicion.

  • Bills can be misaligned, noticeable up close.

  • Overpriced considering the required DIY and potential durability issues.

Effect

The Money Maker 2.0 is a three-stage bill change that transforms a $1 bill into a $5, then a $10, and finally makes the $10 vanish. The changes happen with a shake or snap, creating a fast and visual sequence. The final bill can vanish completely, leaving no trace.

Full Details

The Money Maker 2.0 includes a vegan leather money bill sleeve, three clear plastic sleeves for DIY assembly, and a 7-minute tutorial. Users must cut and attach their own bills to the sleeves, permanently altering them. The wallet has a plastic window to display the bills, and the mechanism allows for quick changes.

However, the sleeves have sharp edges that can damage internal components, potentially breaking the gimmick. The tutorial lacks detailed instructions on assembly order, requiring trial and error. The wallet is not examinable, which may raise suspicion in live performances.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick is best suited for social media performers due to its strong visual impact and the fact that viewers cannot examine the wallet closely. It may not be ideal for live walk-around magic where spectators might request to inspect the wallet.

Information on How Difficult It Is to Perform

The Money Maker 2.0 is easy to operate once assembled, but the setup requires precision. Users must cut bills to exact measurements and attach them to the sleeves. The sharp edges of the sleeves can damage the wallet if not taped properly. A brief reset is needed between performances, making it less suitable for rapid, repeated use.

What Magicians Say

BAM_magic highlights the visual appeal of the Money Maker 2.0 but notes durability issues. They mention that the sleeves damaged their gimmick, requiring fixes with tape. They also criticize the lack of examinability, stating that live audiences often ask to inspect the wallet.

They suggest Richard Sanders’ Extreme Burn as a more durable alternative for live performances. While they rate the Money Maker 2.0 at 68%, they acknowledge its value for social media use.

The Money Maker 2.0 delivers strong visuals but has practical limitations that may affect its usability for some magicians.

What people are saying about Money Maker 2.0

BAM_magic says...

The Money Maker 2.0 is a visually impressive effect, but its practical limitations and durability issues make it a questionable purchase for many magicians. [...] The idea for the gimmick is really good because it's very visual and easy to do, however multiple parts of the gimmick are not very durable.

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