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Sense Tag by Joe Mirander

Created by: Joe Mirander

Sense Tag by Joe Mirander is a close-up magic trick where a borrowed, signed coin vanishes and transposes with the battery inside an Air Tag. The trick involves a magnetic locking gimmick and includes a sticker to make the device resemble an Apple Air Tag. It's designed for small coins up to one Euro in size, making it suitable for performances where a visual and interactive coin vanish is desired.

Key features

  • Uses a magnetic locking gimmick for the coin vanish

  • Includes a sticker to mimic an Apple Air Tag

  • Designed for small coins up to one Euro in size

  • Suitable for close-up performances

Pros

  • Visual and interactive coin vanish

  • Includes a gimmick to resemble an Apple Air Tag

  • Suitable for small coins, making it versatile for various performances

Cons

  • Limited to small coins up to one Euro in size

  • Requires a specific gimmick, which may need replacement over time

Effect

Sense Tag by Joe Mirander is a coin-vanishing effect with a modern twist. The magician borrows a small coin (up to the size of a one Euro coin) from a spectator, who can even sign it for added impossibility. The coin vanishes and then visually transposes with the battery inside an Apple AirTag (or a convincing replica). The spectator can inspect the AirTag, only to find their signed coin inside. The effect combines sleight-of-hand with a clever gimmick, making it a practical and visually engaging piece.

Full Details

Sense Tag uses a magnetic locking mechanism to facilitate the coin transposition. The gimmick is designed to resemble an Apple AirTag, complete with a transfer sticker to enhance the illusion. The routine includes multiple phases:

  • The borrowed coin vanishes cleanly.
  • The magician reveals that the AirTag (which was previously shown to be non-functional) now contains the spectator’s coin.
  • The coin can be returned to the spectator for examination.

The device is compact and can be clipped to a belt or pocket for easy access during performance.

Who Should Consider the Trick

Sense Tag is ideal for:

  • Close-up and street magicians looking for a modern, tech-themed effect.
  • Performers who enjoy coin magic but want a fresh presentation.
  • Mentalists who want to incorporate a physical transposition into their act.

The trick is particularly effective for social media performances due to its visual nature.

Difficulty

Sense Tag is moderately easy to perform. The handling involves basic sleight-of-hand and angle management, but the gimmick does most of the work. The magnetic locking mechanism ensures reliability, but performers should practice the timing and misdirection to make the transposition seamless.

What Magicians Say

Mark Travison from Saturn Magic describes Sense Tag as a "great effect" that is "well made" and offers strong visual impact. He notes that the discounted price of £29.99 (originally £86) makes it a bargain, stating:

"If you like the look of it, you're picking up an absolute bargain... even if you're on the fence, if you bought that for £29.99 and didn't like it, you could sell it on a secondhand magic site and get more than that back for it."

The trick’s combination of practicality and strong audience reactions makes it a worthwhile addition to a performer’s repertoire.

What people are saying about Sense Tag

Mark Travison says...

Sense Tag by Joe Mirander is a great effect, well made, and at £29.99, it's quite a bargain. The trick involves a borrowed coin that vanishes and transposes with the battery inside an Air Tag, using a magnetic locking gimmick.

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