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PUNCTURE by Alex Linian

Created by: Alex Linian

PUNCTURE is a visually stunning close-up coin magic effect where a borrowed U.S. quarter is cleanly impaled by a pen, leaving it dangling and fully examinable. After the startling penetration, the coin is removed and appears virtually undamaged, creating a powerful moment of impossibility. This trick is designed for close-up, street, or casual performances, using only examinable props—no suspicious gimmicks—making it accessible for both beginners and seasoned professionals. Buyers receive online instructions with the product, and it's marketed as a reputation-building piece that generates strong audience reactions.

Key features

  • Uses a borrowed and examinable U.S. quarter

  • No suspicious props; everything is examinable before and after

  • Suitable for close-up, street, or casual performances

  • Accessible for beginners and professionals

  • Includes online instructions

  • Designed to generate strong audience reactions

Pros

  • Highly visual and startling effect

  • Uses common, examinable objects enhancing practicality

  • Builds reputation and leaves a lasting impression

Cons

  • Limited to U.S. quarter, may not work with other coins

  • Relies on specific setup that might require practice

Effect

The PUNCTURE trick shows a borrowed U.S. quarter being visibly impaled by a pen. The pen drives straight through the center of the coin. The coin is left dangling on the pen for examination. After the coin is removed from the pen, it appears completely restored with no damage.

Full details

PUNCTURE is a coin magic effect created by Alex Linian. It uses a standard U.S. quarter that can be borrowed from a spectator. The pen used is also an ordinary, examinable object. Both the coin and the pen can be handled by the audience before and after the trick. The effect includes a restoration phase where the coin is removed from the pen and appears undamaged. The routine is designed to be practical for real world performance situations.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is suitable for both beginners and experienced magicians. It works well for close up magic, street magic, or casual performances. Magicians who want a highly visual effect with examinable props will find PUNCTURE useful. It is also good for performers looking to create strong, memorable moments with borrowed objects.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

PUNCTURE is accessible for magicians of different skill levels. The method is designed to be straightforward. Online instructions are provided with the product to help learn the routine. The trick does not require advanced sleight of hand to perform effectively.

What magicians say

MurphysMagicSupplies states that PUNCTURE generates strong audience reactions. They mention potential spectator responses like "NO WAY. THAT'S MY COIN!" and "How did that just happen?" They describe it as a reputation making piece of magic. SaturnMagicShop notes the trick's practicality, highlighting the use of a common, examinable object for strong visual impact. Both sources emphasize that everything is examinable and no suspicious props are used.

What people are saying about PUNCTURE

MurphysMagicSupplies says...

The effect is straightforward and highly visual: a borrowed U.S. quarter is cleanly impaled by a pen, creating a startling 'pen-through-coin' moment. [...] The routine is framed not just as a trick, but as a moment of pure impossibility that encourages handling of the props and leaves a lasting impression.

SaturnMagicShop says...

By focusing the promotion on a common, examinable object like a U.S. quarter, the creators highlight the effect's potential for strong visual impact and practicality for a working magician's repertoire.

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