Magic With Your Keys! - Hopping Keys by Bond Lee

This is a promotional video for Bond Lee’s Hopping Keys, a novel take on the classic coin vanish principle. The creator enthusiastically presents the effect, highlighting its portability and versatility. The video showcases a performance of the core routine, demonstrating the seemingly impossible appearance and disappearance of two keys – a gold and a silver one – with a focus on the key vanishing from a pocket and reappearing in the hand. The central illusion involves displaying the two keys, placing one in the pocket, and having it reappear. The routine then builds to a climax where both keys vanish completely. Bond Lee emphasizes that the Hopping Keys aren't limited to this single effect, suggesting a wide range of possibilities including color changes, transpositions, and splits. He positions it as a practical and powerful effect suitable for everyday carry, fitting easily on a keychain. The video draws a direct comparison to the Hopping Half, widely considered one of the best coin vanishes in magic. Bond Lee’s creation aims to bring that same visual impact and deceptive quality to a key-based routine. The creator stresses the ease of performance, describing the Hopping Keys as “easy to do” and “interactive.” This suggests a design that prioritizes accessibility for magicians of varying skill levels. The video’s focus on portability reinforces the idea that this is a routine designed for close-up performance and impromptu moments. Bond Lee clearly believes the Hopping Keys are a valuable addition to any magician’s repertoire, calling it a “must-have for every magician.” The video serves as a compelling advertisement, showcasing the visual impact of the effect and hinting at the creative possibilities it offers.