Magic Review - Hot Spot by Pig Cake

David from Magic Orthodoxy delivers a thorough review of Pig Cake's innovative new gimmick, 'Hot Spot,' available through Alakazam. This intriguing effect centers around a half-dollar and a lighter, creating a visually striking illusion where the lighter appears to penetrate the coin. The coin then seemingly heals itself, vanishing and reappearing in the magician's hand, leaving the audience with a solid coin and a real, examinable lighter. David acknowledges receiving a review copy from Alakazam and, despite his friendship with Pig Cake, aims for an unbiased assessment. He highlights the quality of the 34-minute tutorial, personally presented by Pig Cake, which features clear instructions, close-ups, and demonstrations by Jonathan Schoemer. While the effect builds upon a similar older trick, David emphasizes the significant improvements in handling and visual impact, particularly the 'healing' coin effect. He recommends 'Hot Spot' for magicians already familiar with coin magic and those who regularly use a lighter in their routines, adding a powerful and deceptive routine to their repertoire.