Coins Across

Matthew Sims · Mar 4, 2009

Hey guys. I've recently decided to incorporate a coins across effect into my act. My question is this, what kind of gimmick coin do I need? I was looking on coingaff.com at the "Walking Liberty's". I think I'm wanting to go with these coins. Do I need a flipper or a shell? Thanks

Matt

Sypris · Mar 4, 2009

I think you need to know what coins across you want to do first. Then you'll know what gaff you need, or if you even need a gaff.

Matthew Sims · Mar 4, 2009

I should have included a video to what I'm looking for. This is basically what I'm looking for. This is the most cleanest I've seen yet. I think the guy meant to type Chris Kenner's 3 Fry. However, if you watch Chris's video, it looks nothing like this so I'm confused.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfgwY5HQ5Ug

mini magician · Mar 4, 2009

Chris Kenners 3 fly doesnt use any gaffed coins or gimmicks.

Eggnof · Mar 4, 2009

That video is based on Chris Kenner's 3 fry effect, it just a variation on the handling. It looks like he got rid of the part where the coin goes across 'visually' which i think makes it a bit cleaner, its a very nice handling. Also Homer Liwag has a nice coins across called ' Coin One' that is also very clean and visual. http://www.homerliwag.com/movies/c1-perform.htm

tally-ho · Mar 4, 2009

even if you don't need a shell for whichever coins across, get one anyway. They extremely useful if you are serious about coins. If you're looking for the effects above, get chris kenners TOOC. There are some good coins across in there.

cheaptrick · Mar 4, 2009

If you want to learn about 3 fly, get Totally out of control, the coins tricks in there are pretty easy, but should should keep you busy for some time, after you get comfertable and good with kenners basic 3 fly, start checking out some of the better versions out there.

As for coins to use, go with kennedys at first cause they are cheap and easily available(tho I personally hate them with all my fury) If you have Walking Liberties, or even barbers, go with those. However 3 flys look better with larger coins such as Morgans and Peace Dollars.

Monopoly · Mar 4, 2009

coins across....well depends if ur using walking liberys i sugguest that u get an expanded shell. these coins fir just nicely real walking liberties. do not get a shim shell there useless and flipper isnt nessecary for coins across also look at coin 1&2 by homer lwiang