Edwin Bakker • The Netherlands • 05/07/12
I really like the effect. The vanish is smooth and visual.
The secret is genius! It is hard to do, but worth it. If you like a challenge, you should buy this.
At first, you will not get it the way you want it. But once you're through the basics; you can preform a miracle that will drop jaws.
I almost only do tricks that are impromptu, so you can borrow things and be absolutely clean once the trick is done. This is a perfect example of creative thinking and a great idea. The only thing you should keep in mind is that you can't do it surrounded.
I would say: buy it and master it. At first, you'll think it's weird when you see how it works. But if you put the time and effort into it, you can create a miracle at any time, anywhere, and with any coin.
Alex Stroud-Davies • England • 03/26/12
Amazing trick! So simple yet so effective.
Eel Mag Agon • Catalonia • 03/22/12
Incredible!
sam smith • england • 03/20/12
Being a magician, I love tricks that don't require gimmicks and setups. I prefer pure sleight of hand. When people say ''do a trick'', I always include this effect because it's absolutely amazing. This trick is a definite MUST. :)
Obsidion • Whiting • 03/15/12
Oh my god, wow, just wow. Being a magician I have to say this trick is one of my top favorites.
Bryce • California • 02/26/12
Amazing trick and well worth buying! And the move isn't really that hard for me.
Tommy • Ireland • 02/21/12
Absolutely amazing trick! Brilliant technique and well worth buying! 10/10
Vardnan Sivarajah • Oslo,Norway • 02/16/12
This is a pretty awesome trick! Looks like PURE Magic. Kind of hard the first time you learn it. When you've mastered the trick, the sky is the limit for what you can change it into!
Jase • Wyoming • 02/09/12
Well here's another reveiw. I just purey love this trick, it makes people crap their pants. I did this trick, and I had two girls S C R E A M I N G, and a few guys swearing a lot. The rest just laughed in disbelief; I totally recommend this. It should be at LEAST 15 dollars. It is awesome. But if you are looking for a easy simple trick that you can go and blow minds with that same day, buy this. But listen to this, this trick you WILL NOT be able to master or even barely be able to do in one day. It is a practice time taker. It is hard. But once you get the moves down and everything, it is easy. But the reason I said that if you wanted to perform it the same day, easy trick, buy this this trick. It's hard, but still buy it! You will be so glad.
B U Y T H I S T R I C K N O W!
Jase • Wyoming • 02/05/12
Really nice. I was really new to magic after I bought this, and holy crap, it was impossibly hard. But I practiced it for 2 days straight, and got it down; and by 'straight' I mean continuously, non-stop practice ALL day, then ALL night, and they ALL day again. Longest break from practicing was about 5 minutes. But don't be discouraged because the trick is fairly hard, BUY IT! Trust me, you will be so happy you did. Ben teaches it very well, plus you get a funny video in the beginning of the reveal. I PROMISE this will end up in your favorite coin tricks.
Sudereds • Sdereredus • 02/04/12
Well, it would be 5 stars, but the last move (the coin ditch) is really knacky and the vanish is really obvious what you did. But, here is a list of things that will help you perform the trick easier: fairly long fingers, decent hand eye coordination, and not having the urge to watch the coin the whole time.
Scott • Idaho • 01/07/12
This is the first coin trick I got. It's not an easy move to do, so I would recommend starting off with something else. This is definitely a trick you should get after you work up to its level.
Dr. Ayala • Michigan • 01/03/12
This routine is very well thought out, and I love the handling - very, very clean.
As has been mentioned in the video and in other reviews, this is not for beginners but should be something you work up to. I have been using techniques of this manner for some years via the work of Johan Ståhl and Rune Klan, and this routine/utility is a great idea.
I also must point out that his ROV was one of the nicest I have seen performed - very well done and very deceptive!
Matt • United Kingdom • 01/03/12
Amazing! The trick, the performance, the reactions, the price, everything about it is great. The trick takes some practice but not too much. Wow - what a trick.
Mitch Rothstein • New Jersey • 12/24/11
I love the effect and method; it's totally impromptu. Ben teaches the sleight very well and gives great suggestions and subtleties. The move is not INCREDIBLY hard though it WILL take some practice to perfect. The price makes it an absolute overall steal. All together: 10/10.
Jake • Florida • 11/25/11
Alchemy is a great effect. Everything looks perfect! Although it's a very hard move and you have to practice a lot, it's worth it. I highly recommend it.
Bob • New York • 11/24/11
Alchemy is a great effect although I don't recommend this to beginners - it's going to take alot of practice!
Io • Amsterdam • 11/13/11
It's exactly what it looks like in the preview. Deceptive, clean, impromtu and it blows your spectators away! I even fooled some magicians with it. Only reason to not give it 5 stars, for some it will take a LOT of practice.
Nick • Ontario • 11/13/11
Unreal! Should cost 20 at least, so deceptive. Takes practice but so worth it!
Dean • Singapore • 11/12/11
Great trick but requires real practice. Get it!
Jason • Chicago • 10/27/11
Awesome illusion, a must have for every coinworker.
Lisha • Ohio • 10/26/11
Very nice effect! When you buy it, you'll need to practice it, but it's worth it! Only $9.99? It's a STEAL!
Joseph • New Jersey • 09/11/11
It definitely needs practice, but it's 100% worth it.
Jack • Texas • 08/23/11
I love this method! Being an intermediate level coin worker, it took me a couple hours to get it down. The method is easily within anyone's grasp and Ben Seidman teaches every aspect in a clear, easy to follow way. Highly recommended!
Mikhall • Malaysia • 08/22/11
AWESOME! That's all I can say. And by the way, he is HANDSOME!
Ryan Trinh • Lethbridge, Alberta • 08/21/11
Great trick and great teaching! No one will suspect the method. I highly recommend this trick!
Bobby • Kentucky • 08/02/11
This sleight is my favorite that I have purchased from theory11, and I really enjoy it. This move will take practice but the reactions are worth it. A very valuable sleight. Thanks! Goodbye.
Chris • Germany • 07/13/11
I show it to all my friends and I blow them away.
Nelson • Florida • 07/12/11
Amazing effect as well as awesome instruction by Mr. Seidman. But those who are new to coin magic, be warned this is not an effect that you will be performing within the first week of buying it.
Ulee • Taiwan • 07/07/11
Incredible sleight, and valuable to learn! Maybe it seems hard to do, but if you practice it for a while, you will find that Alchemy is not difficult at all.
Kris • Belgium • 07/04/11
I can only confirm what just about everyone here already stated:
1. Great stuff, but watch your angles
2. Takes cojones to perform
3. Yes, will need practice, but that's only normal for an effect this clean
Production is top notch: Mr Seidman takes his time and, unlike so many other instructional movies, is not wasting ours.
Dan • England • 06/30/11
I love the method. It is a masterpiece and looks like real magic, but will take a fair amount of practice.
Dan • England • 06/28/11
It's a really great method and excellent tutorial, but it takes a decent amount of practice.
Seth • Midland Park • 06/22/11
Not what I expected at all! It is a tough move though, so it takes more practice than the other sleights.
Bobby • Jupiter • 06/18/11
This trick is great. A little tough at first, but once you learn and accept the move, it looks so real.
Kethan F • Raleigh, NC • 06/17/11
This is a very simple stunning trick that no one can figure out.
If you're not much of a coin worker like me, this may take some time. I foolishly bought this when I was a beginner, and it's taken me almost a month to get right. So I would recommend staying away until you're a good coin magician. But other than that it's amazing. Definitely needs practice.
Gregory • Canada • 04/29/11
The mind of the layman has absolutely nowhere to go! At last a coin move that shocks as much as cards! Absolutely ingenious and amazing!
Jace Tandeski • Kent, WA • 04/08/11
I couldn't believe the method! I wish I had thought of it before. With some work, you may be able to turn a coin into a mandarin orange! The best vanish I've ever seen!
Paddyy • Wirral • 03/30/11
This is an awesome trick, so simple yet nobody can figure out how to do it! This isn't a trick for coin begginers though, unless you're willing to practice. This was my first ever coin trick, it took me about a week and a half to master, but it paid off. Hook. Line. Sinker.
Mitchell M. • Traverse City • 03/06/11
This is an amazing trick! I bout this two nights ago and I can't put it down. Worth the $10 in every way. I would recemmond lots of practice because this is a tough one. Enjoy!
Dave B • London, UK • 02/01/11
The method is simple and elegant, and the tutorial is presented in great depth, at a pace that enables you to catch the more subtle points that make this change/vanish work. The method is broken down into phases that you can practice in isolation and you will need to practice. A lot. But I reckon it's worth it. Watching Ben perform the moves is a lesson in handling that we can all benefit from too. Nice one!
Jon • Yakima, Wa • 01/26/11
I absolutely love this kind of magic. Simple, Impromptu, and EXTREMELY POWERFUL! This is what magic is all about. If you do ANY coin work you need this!
Chris Lu • Iowa, USA • 01/26/11
THIS. IS. SICK. I didn't think that an effect like this could be done. This is as close to real coin magic as you'll get. It's not easy, it takes skill, but in time you will have eyes bulging.
Brad • Canada • 01/22/11
I love it! Takes alot of practice to get the move down but once you do It's sooooooooo worth it! May be a bit challenging for beginners but I find that if you can do a convincing Spellbound change or French Drop in front of an audience then you should definitely consider buying this!
Once you have the one move down, the rest is easy (compared to the move). All in all you should definitely buy this if you are into coin and general magic, it will be a great addition to your repertoire!
Derek • Austin, TX • 01/22/11
An awesome effect. I had doubts, because I was convinced there was something more to it. Was very happy to learn of the simplicity and fluidity of the move. Way to go Ben!
Kenny • Malaysia • 01/11/11
This effect is one of the best coin vanishes or changes I have ever seen or learned. Good job, Ben Seidman!
Daniel Cullen • Indiana • 01/11/11
Ben is the man!
Randall • South Carolina • 01/08/11
Absolutely beautiful! This is what magic should be. It will take some time and skill, but definitely worth the effort.
Eric Lippin • New York • 01/07/11
I've gotta say I love this vanish/change. As Ben says on the video, it is truly meant to be a change, and it is one of the closest things to true magic I have in my coin repertoire. Though I think that this is something any serious coin worker should have, there are a few minor downsides.
First, it is not easy. If you are a beginner who is buying this because it looks flashy, don't. Second, the cleanup is less than ideal, though by no means does it ruin the trick. Finally, and it's more of a comment than a negative, but there are minor angle issues.
If you already do coin work you should be fine, but you still can't do it for more than a few people. Overall though, the positives vastly outweigh the few minor concerns.
Thomas • Ohio • 01/05/11
Amazing! It is so much fun to learn - and even better to perform! So many possibilities with this trick - there are no gimmicks or anything. I highly recommend it.
Rob Domenech • Texas • 01/03/11
I had the pleasure of watching Ben perform this and it fried me. I asked him to do it again and he fooled me again! I had no idea where the coin went!
Alchemy is one of the cleanest and prettiest bare-handed coin vanishes I have ever seen. Any serious close-up performer that works with coins should have this in their arsenal.
Tony Anaya • Mexico • 01/03/11
I'm speechless! It's so beautiful and clean.
Dakota Hicks • Wilkesboro, NC • 01/02/11
Damn. Thats all there really is to say (other then a few more things). The effect looks beautiful and the method is stunning. It's knacky, but that's a good thing because that means if you take the time to learn and master the sleight then youll always have something that you can count on and you'll be less likely to give the method away. Be prepared to practice and prepared to have fun.
Jeff Bornstein • Hollywood, CA • 01/02/11
WOW... if I can work this into our show we'll buy the rights to it! GREAT JOB!
Francis • New York • 01/01/11
Awesome! The method is very slick but will take some practice. I think it's well worth the money; Ben explains everything in detail including how to get the coin back. This is definitely something I'm going to use once I master it!
Ekaterina Dobrokhotova • Montreal, Quebec • 01/01/11
It's definitely something that can fool you, but I would not give it 5 stars because I was expecting something more practical. It is impromptu though, but will require a lot of confidence in the execution of the move prior to performing. A cute little challenge for coin lovers.
Devan • Australia • 01/01/11
A great trick, wonderfully demonstrated by Ben. Best performed by an intermediate level magician for a small audience group standing in front of you.
Just the initial coin hide tips are worth the price of admission, and with some practice, the actual vanish will have your audience mesmerized.
I like the additional details Ben put into the presentation, for example, the 'recovery' part which is often missed on most videos I've seen.
