Hedex by Matthew Wright

This is a promotion video for Hedex, a new close-up coin magic routine created by Matthew Wright. The video focuses on showcasing the effect and highlighting its key features, rather than revealing the method. Wright presents the routine as a unique twist on the classic Copper/Silver Transposition plot, aiming to deliver a complete and engaging experience for both performer and audience. The core of Hedex revolves around a surprising transposition of coin heads. Wright begins by presenting a 1963 Old English penny, explaining its historical significance – it was minted on the same day as JFK's assassination. The spectator holds the penny, examining it and confirming the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Next, a 2013 Kennedy silver dollar, also a commemorative coin marking the 50th anniversary of Kennedy's death, is introduced and examined. With a simple wave of the hand, the silver dollar's head transforms into the copper head of Queen Elizabeth II, while the rest of the coin remains silver. The climax occurs when the spectator opens their hand to reveal that the penny they were holding now bears the silver head of JFK. The entire effect is designed to be fully examinable. Wright emphasizes that Hedex is a fully formed routine, honed through hundreds of performances. He describes it as ticking 'all the boxes' for a great coin trick, incorporating comedy, intrigue, and a compelling storyline. He playfully refers to the combination of coin collecting (numismatology) and magic as 'new Mis magic.' The routine is designed to be simple, direct, and easy to follow, even for those relatively new to coin magic.