Capped - Sam Sieracki
$35.00
https://www.murphysmagic.com/product.aspx?id=67233

The Hype:
CAPPED is a versatile utility gimmick that takes a classic trick of magic up a notch. The good old coin to pen has always been missing a visual element to really sell the illusion, but now with CAPPED, the spectator actually sees the coin INSIDE the cap.
Works with ANY currency
Can be performed anywhere at any time
Starts and ends clean
6 handlings taught
This trick is for anyone who wants a visual, reliable, pocket sized piece of magic that can travel with you anywhere you go, ready to amaze.

My Take:
I go out of my way usually to say nice things about everyone's products as I know they have taken a while not only designing the gaff but also developing a presentation. Unfortunately when I saw the promo video on Capped, I knew there would be a problem.

You receive a small plastic gimmick (possibly done with a 3d printer) and a link for the instructional video (which cannot be downloaded.). The video starts out with a gimmickless coin from pen which is pretty much the standard handling. Next up is the walkaround handling. This is a fairly simple routine which utilizes an uncredited move by David Williamson. Lastly you are taught handling for social media which is where it loses me. You have to be in the right light and it is extremely angle sensitive. If you hold the cap slightly wrong, it gives the trick away.

My last complaint would be the surface of the gimmick. It has texture on both the coin area and the actual cap. A real Sharpie is smooth and shiny. This doesn't pass the test. And $35.00 for something like this is way overpriced.

So, sorry. This is not for me and I cannot recommend it.

Quality of this is horrible, I can’t recommend it neither.

Hey Friends,

Craig and Ryland took a look at this in their most recent review as well, with similar thoughts unfortunately.

https://youtu.be/qQN6ZDipdOE?t=1380