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Roller Coaster by Vinnie seu and Neo Magic

Created by: Vinnie seu, Neo Magic

Roller Coaster is a close-up magic trick that uses an optical illusion disguised as a drink coaster made out of slate. A spectator chooses a card, and the magician claims to make it appear underneath their cup. After building anticipation, the card doesn't materialize as expected. Instead, when the cup is lifted, the coaster's scratch marks reveal the spectator's chosen card when viewed from a certain angle.

Key features

  • Uses an optical illusion for the reveal

  • Involves a spectator's chosen card

  • Disguised as a drink coaster

  • Made out of slate for durability and aesthetic

Pros

  • Unique and unexpected reveal method

  • High-quality materials (slate coaster)

  • Engages the spectator with a build-up of anticipation

Cons

  • Requires a specific angle for the reveal, which may limit performance conditions

  • May not be as impactful without the build-up of the trick

What people are saying about Roller Coaster

magicorthodoxy says...

Roller Coaster is $25, it's an optical illusion disguised as a coaster... as the anticipation builds, the card never materializes. You then lift the cup and show them the coaster and once they angle it at a certain way, the scratch marks reveal their chosen card.

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