Hey,
I'm just starting out with coin magic, and I received my first gimmick today. I'd like to switch it for a spectator's coin, and I'm looking for a nice way to do it.

I bought MB's crimp change, but I think it's better for a visual change than an unnoticed switch.
Bobo's one handed switch needs a lot of cover, too.

What do you think about fingerpalming the coin in the other hand, and "false transferring" it? (is that the proper term? I just made it up)

Hi!
I recommend to you that you need to learn the basics
BOBO, David Roth, David Stone are the best
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pd : "Shuttle pass" its the correct form

Shuttle pass is the standard way. Also a pocket switch or sleeving could be used if you are uncomfortable with too much sleight of hand.

Scott.

If you're switching in the same type coin then a casual and simple false transfer from hand to hand, one hand or turnover switch is best. You shouldn't make a magic moment or display out of the switch. It's not a visual 'magic moment' like when a coin transforms into another coin.

You can do a Bobo switch, or simply display the real coin flat on your hand and do a false take, bringing to gaff into paly. As long as it's natural and no attention is brought to it, your spectator will never suspect a switch has been made.

Hi Kam, welcome to the Café...

Thanks for getting my Crimp Change and actually I have used it to switch in another like-coin at times. When done on the offbeat, it works very well. When used like this I refer to it as the "Crimp Switch." Also, the suggestion of getting down the basics is a good one and a Shuttle Pass would work well for you here as well. If you need any assistance with any of this just PM me. I am always glad to help. -Mb

Well you can very well use teh crimp change as a switch. All you need to do is borrow the coin by taking it with your palming hand and using the large action of gesturing towards yourself and saying "This one will be mine for the time being" or whatever floats your boat. And on the gesture, you can switch it because the coin goes out of view for just a second yete it appears to be the same when you bring it back into view because it is held in the same way. You could also borrow the coin with your palming hand and do a simple bobo switch lol. Just take it and toss it into the other hand to display it just a little bit or gesture casually to another spectator. Be creative with it. You can use the Shawn Judah switch if you want.

When I would do a Bobo Switch to bring in the gimmick, I would not throw it in my hand 3 times, right? And I would not close my hand over it at all, but just leave it there, right?
Also, I'll practice my crimp change (I'm not fast enough yet ).
False take sounds great, too. I need to find some info about it.
Thanks again

That's the idea, yes.



As long as the 'take' or 'put' is natural and casual there will be no suspicion.

I would just go with a simple false transfer/shuttle pass. Don't do something too elaborate or unnatural, otherwise you will be drawing a lot of unnecessary attention to what should be a common gesture. You need to believe that you are simply transfering a coin from one hand to the other... talking and making eye contact while executing the FT/SP is good misdirection and helps avoid suspicion.

Good Luck,
Kyle

Hey man, welcome to the world of coin magic. Sounds like you're off to a good start.

These two simple things helped me the most:

1) Practice in front of a mirror. It seriously helps sooo much. I could not believe how much it helped me. I used to blow off this tip until I tried it. It's now one of the best tools I have.

2) Practice actually tossing the coin into the other hand so you can see what it looks like. Keep doing this until you know exactly how it looks. Then try a switch or a pass like the ones everyone has helped out with above and practice making it look like you're actually tossing.

These two things moved me leaps and bounds forward.

No you wouldn't lol. You would take the coin and do the Bobo switch right there. Just take the coin and do it. If you are working with a gimmicked quarter and a borrowed quarter, why would you need to close your hands around the coin? Just do it openly.

Really there are so many options here, but I think for the least amount of movement and the most amount of visibility would be a spellbound type switch. Almost like a french drop, but literally switching the coins in full view as you display the coin in one hand and apparently take it with the other hand.

You're asking good questions. A fingertip exchange can serve you in some contexts. Something has to motivate that transfer.

What is the larger context of your desired routine? IE have you shown them any props before asking for the loan of a coin? What do you intend to do after you have the coin in hand? What would you like them to be looking at before you start the magical effect?

How long do you have in your routine between when you get the coin and when you need to start using the gaff?

Kam, the more I read this string the more I think you just need to read through Bobo's a bit more than you might've already as to all this stuff to get a good handle on how you gitter done. It doesn't happen in a day or a week or more, it truly takes some time to get used to all of it as a symphony. There are a lot of elements to all this and to single out steps here and there just to make something happen for the moment is sure to lead you round and round in circles. Just practice the book and whatever sources you find of interest. One of the best things to do is to find yourself a real life mentor but that doesn't happen often, didn't happen to me growing up. You have to wade through it and then things will start making sense. Your hands will begin to understand what you need them to do and to what end. It all comes in time. For instance, the Dime & Penny Trick is easy and anyone can do it almost immediately. Effects like Mirage Et Trois, Mr. Clean Coins Across, 3-Fly take quite a bit more time and effort to do them well. Underneath all that magic is a lot of know-how, practice and mechanics. So take it slow and endeavor to understand the whys & hows, then put in the real work and practice and you will see all kinds of magic materialize at your fingertips. Good luck on your journey. -Mb

MB, thanks for the motivation.
Also, thanks for making me call every thread a "string" from now on

Jonathan, I thought I already replied to you yesterday.. but theres no reply in this string (ha!)... I think something went wrong.
Anyways, I don't have a "routine" yet, as I just perform for friends and family, and mostly show them one or two tricks in a row. There is no bigger context yet, I guess.
It's a bite coin, I always wanted to get one of those

What exactly did you mean with that line:
"What would you like them to be looking at before you start the magical effect?"