Spitfire by James Keatley
Created by: James Keatley
Key features
Involves a copper coin, a silver coin, and a poker chip
Visual and interactive close-up magic
Teaches essential coin magic techniques and misdirection
Includes multiple routines and a kicker ending
Designed for magicians who want to perform bold and playful magic
Pros
Highly visual and interactive
Teaches valuable coin magic techniques
Multiple routines included for variety
Leaves spectators with a memorable experience
Perfect for both beginners and experienced magicians
Cons
May require practice to master the techniques
Not officially released yet, making it hard to obtain
Effect
Spitfire is a visually stunning coin and poker chip routine that leaves audiences baffled. The magician uses three coins: a copper coin, a silver coin, and a poker chip. The poker chip appears to jump between hands, change color, and even transform in the spectator's own hand. The routine is fast-paced, interactive, and impossible to backtrack, making it a powerful piece of close-up magic.
Full Details
Spitfire, created by James Keatley of Jack Magic, is a versatile coin routine that teaches essential sleights and misdirection while delivering a series of impossible transformations. The trick includes:
- A poker chip that visually changes into a coin in the spectator’s hand.
- A three-coin sequence where the poker chip appears to teleport between hands.
- A kicker ending where everything vanishes or transforms into a larger poker chip.
The routine is modular, allowing performers to chain effects together or customize the sequence. It comes with multiple contributions from other magicians, expanding its potential applications.
Who Should Consider the Trick
Spitfire is ideal for:
- Coin magicians looking for a fresh, visually deceptive routine.
- Close-up performers who want a fast-paced, interactive piece.
- Magicians transitioning into coin magic, as it teaches foundational techniques.
- Workers who need a reset-free routine for walkaround or table-hopping.
Difficulty
Spitfire is designed to be accessible but requires practice to master the timing and misdirection.
- Beginner-friendly in terms of mechanics, but intermediate performers will get the most out of the subtleties.
- The teaching is thorough, making it suitable for those new to coin magic.
- The routine relies more on presentation and audience management than complex sleights.
What Magicians Say
- Harri Harrington (AlakazamMagicUK) calls Spitfire "one of the most amazing things I've ever seen" and praises its versatility, saying it "teaches you everything you need to know about coin work." He highlights the spectator-hand color change as particularly baffling.
- Alex Kirk (MonsterMagicShop) was left speechless after seeing it performed, describing it as "visually stunning" and a standout release from Blackpool.
- Performers appreciate its reset-free nature, making it ideal for professional gigs where quick repetition is needed.
Spitfire is a must-have for magicians who want a high-impact coin routine that’s both practical and visually deceptive.
What people are saying about Spitfire
AlakazamMagicUK says...
Spitfire is a stunning coin and poker chip routine that left me speechless. The stuff you can do with it is just unbelievable, with so many contributions and routines from great creators.
monstermagicshop says...
Spitfire by Jack Magic is one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. It's a stunning coin trick that left my eyes popping out of their sockets.
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