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Shy Penny by Stevens Magic

Created by: Stevens Magic

Shy Penny is a close-up coin magic trick that utilizes the classic 'coin unique' principle with a modern twist, featuring a quarter and a penny. Spectators witness an impossible visual transformation where the coins interact in ways that defy logic, such as one coin passing through the other or changing places seamlessly. This gimmick-based effect is highly versatile, allowing magicians to perform multiple routines, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced performers looking to add a deceptive and engaging coin trick to their repertoire. Buyers should note that it requires basic coin handling skills and comes with instructions for various effects.

Key features

  • Based on the 'coin unique' principle for impossible coin behavior

  • Uses a quarter and a penny for a modern and accessible approach

  • Versatile gimmick enabling multiple effects and routines

  • Available from Stevens Magic with included instructions

Pros

  • Highly visual and deceptive for spectators

  • Versatile for creating various coin magic routines

  • Comparable to classic principles with an updated method

Cons

  • Requires basic coin handling skills to perform effectively

  • Gimmick-based, so may need careful handling to maintain secrecy

Effect

The Shy Penny trick shows a quarter and a penny. The penny visibly vanishes and reappears. It moves from one hand to the other in an impossible way. The effect is visual and happens in the spectator's hands.

Full details

Shy Penny uses a special gimmick based on the coin unique principle. It works with a US quarter and a penny. The gimmick allows for multiple routines. It is not angle sensitive. Reset is instant. The method is clever and well made.

Who should consider the trick

Magicians who perform coin magic will like Shy Penny. It is good for close-up performers. It suits those who want a visual trick with common objects. It is also good for magicians who like gimmicked coin tricks.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

Shy Penny is easy to perform. The handling is simple. It requires basic coin sleight of hand skill. Practice is needed for smooth performance. The gimmick does most of the work.

What magicians say

StevensMagicEmporium says Shy Penny is "versatile for multiple effects." They note it uses a "quarter and a penny" for a modern take on coin unique. They call it a "visual demonstration" that shows "clean handling."

What people are saying about Shy Penny

StevensMagicEmporium says...

Based on the 'coin unique' principle, it uses a quarter and a penny and is versatile for multiple effects.

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