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Recorded Delivery by Craig Petty

Created by: Craig Petty

Recorded Delivery is a captivating coin magic trick that utilizes a custom-designed coin bag with a mesh front, allowing spectators to see the coins inside at all times, enhancing the illusion of fairness. This close-up magic trick is perfect for performers of all skill levels, offering a blend of visual impact and versatility. The trick involves coins seemingly vanishing, reappearing, and even penetrating through the bag, culminating in a dramatic jumbo coin production. The package includes two coin bags and a set of coins, making it a comprehensive tool for coin magic enthusiasts.

Key features

  • Custom-designed coin bag with mesh front for visual clarity

  • Includes two coin bags and a set of coins

  • Over six hours of tutorial videos covering a wide range of routines

  • Designed for both beginners and experienced performers

  • Allows for visually impressive magic without advanced sleight of hand

Pros

  • Highly visual and engaging for audiences

  • Versatile for various performance settings

  • Comprehensive tutorial with over six hours of content

  • Accessible to magicians of all skill levels

  • Includes all necessary props to get started

Cons

  • Jumbo coin not included, which is required for some routines

  • May require additional practice to master all routines

Effect

Recorded Delivery is a coin magic routine performed with Craig Petty's custom-designed coin bag. The effect involves coins visibly vanishing from the performer's hand and reappearing inside the bag, seemingly defying logic. The bag's mesh front allows the audience to see the coins inside at all times, reinforcing the impossibility of the trick. The routine builds to a dramatic finish, often ending with a jumbo coin production for maximum impact.

Full Details

The routine is part of Petty's Bag Reborn project, which includes over six hours of tutorial content. The coin bag features a unique mesh front and a hidden compartment, allowing for deceptive yet straightforward handling. The magician can perform multiple vanishes, transpositions, and productions with minimal sleight of hand, making it accessible to a wide range of performers.

The set includes:

  • Two custom-designed coin bags
  • Five uncirculated half-dollar coins
  • A Chinese coin (for specific routines)

The bag's design enables self-working magic, meaning the prop does much of the work, allowing the performer to focus on presentation.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This routine is ideal for:

  • Beginners looking for an easy-to-learn yet powerful coin effect.
  • Intermediate performers wanting to expand their coin magic repertoire.
  • Professionals seeking a reliable, visual routine for walk-around or stage performances.

Since the bag handles much of the technical work, it’s especially useful for those who struggle with advanced sleight of hand.

Difficulty Level

The routine is low to moderate difficulty, with most of the magic happening due to the bag's design rather than complex sleights. Petty provides detailed instruction on handling, making it approachable for newcomers while offering advanced variations for experienced magicians.

What Magicians Say

  • Craig Petty describes the coin bag as "the best utility device available for coin magicians," emphasizing its ability to create "absolute miracles" with minimal effort.
  • AlakazamMagicUK highlights the bag's versatility, stating it allows performers to do classic effects "20 times more visually" than traditional methods.
  • Reviewers note that the bag’s design makes it easy to perform convincingly, even under close scrutiny, due to the visible mesh front.

The Recorded Delivery routine, along with the rest of the Bag Reborn project, is praised for its practicality, visual impact, and adaptability to different performance styles.

What people are saying about Recorded Delivery

AlakazamMagicUK says...

The coin bag allows for visually impressive magic without requiring advanced sleight of hand. [...] Over six hours of tutorial video covering a wide range of routines.

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