Return of the Bag by Craig Petty

Effect

Return of the Bag is a visually stunning coin magic routine where coins vanish, reappear, and travel impossibly between a performer’s hands and a custom-designed mesh-front coin bag. The audience sees the coins inside the bag at all times, making the magic even more baffling. Coins can be made to penetrate through the bag, jump from one hand to another, or even pass through solid surfaces like tables—all while the bag remains in full view.

Full Details

This updated version of Craig Petty’s classic coin bag routine includes:

• Two custom-designed coin bags with a mesh front, allowing spectators to see the coins inside while maintaining the illusion.
• Five uncirculated half-dollar coins and a Chinese coin for specific routines.
• Over six hours of video tutorials, covering everything from basic handling to advanced routines.
• Multiple performance-ready effects, including Chop Bag, Money in the Bag, and Coins in Cartoon Motion.
• Self-working mechanics, meaning even beginners can perform strong magic with minimal sleight of hand.

The bag’s design includes a hidden compartment that allows for deceptive vanishes, productions, and transpositions. Unlike traditional coin magic, this system eliminates the need for complex palming or gimmicked coins, making it accessible to a wide range of performers.

Who Should Consider the Trick

• Beginners looking for an easy-to-learn yet powerful coin routine.
• Intermediate magicians wanting to expand their coin magic repertoire with visual, self-working effects.
• Professionals seeking a versatile utility prop for walk-around or stage performances.
• Social media performers, as many of the effects are highly visual and perfect for video.

Difficulty

The Return of the Bag is designed to be beginner-friendly, with most routines requiring little to no sleight of hand. The bag itself does much of the work, allowing performers to focus on presentation. However, more advanced routines incorporate additional techniques, making it a valuable tool for experienced magicians as well.

What Magicians Say

• AlakazamMagicUK describes it as "the most comprehensive coin bag project ever released," praising its accessibility and visual impact.
• Craig Petty himself emphasizes that the bag allows for "self-working coin magic with no palming whatsoever," making it ideal for performers at any skill level.
• Reviewers highlight the bag’s versatility, noting that it can be combined with other props like keto boxes or jumbo coins for even more powerful effects.

The Return of the Bag is a must-have for anyone interested in coin magic, offering a perfect balance of simplicity, visual deception, and professional-level routines.