A CLASSIC OF MAGIC -  The Miser’s Dream has been performed for a century or more, achieved with pure sleight of hand, mechanical aids, a gizmo magic wand or a combination of all of these.  Some time ago that master craftsman Colin Rose repaired a coin producing wand for me and introduced many modern improved production ideas. He then made this new style wand available to the market which has been sold all over the world.

But now he has come up with an absolutely stunning, modern version of this classic effect. He has designed a simple pair of metal tweezers or forceps, about 8 – 9 inches long, held casually in the hand and he reaches out and a silver coin appears held at the end of the tweezers. Just like that. But there’s more.

He then tosses the coin into a metal cup or bucket and you are certain that you actually see and hear the coin drop into the container. He then reaches into the air again and produces another coin and tosses it into the bucket. And he can go on doing this all night.

As a climax, and to prove the tenuous value of money, he tips the cup upside down and silver confetti floats to the floor, the accumulation of coin having now vanished. It’s magical and delightful to see and lends itself to a good patter theme about money for kids and adults. Based on an idea given to Colin by that master of mysterious methods Gaeton Bloom. For more information contact Colin Rose – 01775 840 103.

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