Shell Help!

[SimplyMagic14]

Is there a way to slide shell on top of coin without much sound?

Or do I need to learn more misdirection for this move?

Any help is appreciated!

 

[industrialchild]

what kind of a shell are you using? An expanded shell?

 

[jprace]

Cheaper shells are louder than more expensive shells.
For example, my Lassen shell is absolutely silent, but my Sasco shell is very loud.

Adding a piece of teflon might help diminish the sound.

Otherwise, just take your time sliding the coin into the gimmick and it should be pretty quiet.

 

[wZEnigma]

If you have Homer Liwag's CoinTwo, watch it or rewatch it. He gives a brilliant tip on this topic. Basically, aim the real coin at an angle, so the edge touches the inside of the shell. Then gently guide the coin into the shell. This should minimize the noise greatly. There should be a brief click. A good out for this noise is to rub the coins together at the start of an effect, to make them talk. And, oh yeah, get CoinTwo. Now.

Ian

 

[SimplyMagic14]

If you have Homer Liwag's CoinTwo, watch it or rewatch it. He gives a brilliant tip on this topic. Basically, aim the real coin at an angle, so the edge touches the inside of the shell. Then gently guide the coin into the shell. This should minimize the noise greatly. There should be a brief click. A good out for this noise is to rub the coins together at the start of an effect, to make them talk. And, oh yeah, get CoinTwo. Now.

Ian

Thanks to all for input. I wanted CoinTwo really bad but at this time I'll have to wait.

Nathan Kranzo does a similar if not the same kind of routine. I saw him in Mishawaka, IN at a IBM meeting in November. It was nice seeing that type of up close coin stuff.

THANKS again to all...

 

[SimplyMagic14]

what kind of a shell are you using? An expanded shell?

Yes and it is a "Ultimate Expanded Shell" from Johnson. I picked it up at Abbot's in Colon, Michigan... The Magic Capital of the World!