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Stone Purse by Nathan Kranzo

Created by: Nathan Kranzo

The Stone Purse is a classic coin magic trick that has been a mainstay in magicians' repertoires for years. It involves a small purse that can make a coin vanish, reappear, and even transform into a stone, all while being completely examinable by the audience. This close-up magic trick is perfect for performers looking for a versatile and portable effect that can be performed anytime, anywhere, even surrounded by spectators. The trick ends clean, with nothing to hide, making it a powerful and baffling addition to any magic act.

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Key features

  • Portable and can be carried in your pocket for performances anywhere

  • Completely examinable by the audience at the end of the trick

  • Versatile effect that can be used as an amazing ending to a coin routine

  • Has been a mainstay in magicians' repertoires for 20 years

Pros

  • Highly portable and easy to carry

  • Strong visual impact with a clean ending

  • Versatile and can be integrated into various routines

  • Examinable by the audience, adding to the trick's credibility

Cons

  • May require practice to master the timing and presentation for maximum impact

Effect

The Stone Purse is a deceptive coin trick that plays with the audience's expectations. A magician shows a small purse and a coin, then makes the coin vanish and reappear inside the purse. The routine escalates when the coin seemingly travels back in time—only for the purse to transform into an ordinary stone at the end. Everything remains examinable, leaving spectators baffled by the impossible transposition.

Full Details

Created by Nathan Kranzo, the Stone Purse is a compact, self-contained trick that can be performed anytime, anywhere. It uses a small purse and a half-dollar coin (or similar), allowing for multiple phases of magic. The routine includes vanishes, reappearances, and a final surprise where the purse itself changes into a stone. The method is clever yet straightforward, making it practical for real-world performances.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick suits magicians who enjoy close-up or impromptu magic. It’s ideal for walk-around performers, street magicians, or anyone who wants a quick, visual routine that packs a punch. Since it requires minimal setup and resets instantly, it’s great for repetitive performances.

Difficulty

The Stone Purse is rated as intermediate in difficulty. The sleights involved are manageable with practice, but timing and misdirection play key roles in maximizing the effect. Nathan Kranzo’s handling tips in the instructions help streamline the performance.

What Magicians Say

The Alakazam team praised the Stone Purse as a "mainstay" trick that’s been fooling audiences for years. They highlighted its portability and strong visual impact, noting that it’s "always in [their] pocket" for quick performances. One reviewer mentioned how the routine’s simplicity makes it deceptive, stating, "It’s one of those awkward moments where the method would almost make you buy it." The final transformation—where the purse becomes a stone—was singled out as a particularly strong moment that leaves spectators stunned.

For magicians looking for a versatile, self-working trick with a surprising climax, the Stone Purse is a compelling choice.

What people are saying about Stone Purse

AlakazamMagicUK says...

The stone purse is one of my favorite effects that I've been performing for 20 years... it's always in my pocket and that's one of the best parts about the effect it's small you can carry it with you anywhere you can perform at any time even surrounded and it's something that we all know and love coin match.

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