Okay, so a serious question regarding Perfect Cents which I just saw the announcement for from y’all (Theory 11). How is this not too similar to Greg Wilson’s Exact Change? From the copy it reads identical in effect; I know we don’t reveal methods in the forum but is it significantly different enough to make it a unique method to the effect?
Hi Noel,
Completely fair question! Cosmo’s original version (formerly called International Pocket Change) actually came out before Exact Change. The Perfect Cents gimmick is all new, specifically engineered for this effect. It's also a completely different device than Exact Change in terms of method and that it works with pretty much any coin currency. Exact Change was limited to US and Canadian coins only; this one works internationally. The size of the gimmick is also comparable to the size of a pack of stick gum.
A couple of quick points:
1. The gimmick is brand new, fully custom made. Greg's is something he bought off the shelf and adapted to work for his trick.
2. The gimmick is FAST. You get your change almost instantly unlike other methods.
3. The gimmick does not need to be ditched as it is never visible.
4. The gimmick gives you LOTS of coins. Greg's uses a minimal number of coins. For example:
The number 56 is used
Perfect Cents: 13 coins - 3 dimes, 4 nickels, 6 pennies.
Exact Change 4 coins - 2 quarters, 1 nickel and 1 penny.
This isn't a matter of better or worse, just different. Greg's change is usually faster to count, while Cosmo's feels more substantial and realistic.
5. Faster reveal. Ours allows you to reach right into your pocket with an empty hand and immediately turn your pocket out for the change.
6. The Perfect Cents gimmick can easily be moved from one pocket to the other, and to any pair of pants or shorts you want
7. The gimmick doesn't "talk" like Exact Change when you do the work; the move can be done without any noise whatsoever.
All said and done, this is a very unique gimmick. No rip offs here when you can see how the gimmicks work and how that affects performance. Please feel free to reach out to our support team if you have any specific questions about Perfect Cents that we can't discuss on a public forum; we'd be happy to assist!