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Full Disclosure:

Jay and I are close friends. We've known each other for nearly a decade now. Over the years, I've consulted for him on several projects (including this one), and he's consulted for me on a few projects. You may believe that this will taint my review. I'm certainly not perfect, but I do try really hard to not let that influence my review. In fact one of the great things about our relationship is that we respect each other too much to NOT tell the truth. Believe me, we've our share of telling the other that an idea, method, effect, etc. was crap. I tell you this now because I want to make it clear that I'm giving this product a good review based on the actual product and not my relationship with Jay.

On to The Review:

First, consider that you're getting two specially made coins. Forget about the DVD for a moment. To pay only $25 for two custom made coins is a really good deal. Then add to that the DVD which covers several basic coin sleights and techniques for handling the coins. You're taught several presentations. As is typical with most Sankey Magic productions, you get a very well made, well produced DVD crammed full of more stuff than you can handle.

The question is, whether or not you like the effect (I do). If you like it, will you do it? One of the things Jay points out on the DVD is that this effect is simple, practical magic that you will actually do, not a pipe dream, and he's right. It's very basic sleight of hand required. There are some handling ideas using flash paper that make for some nice visual components as well.

For the collection of basic sleights in one place, this DVD's worth owning. For the coins, the product is worth owning. For the instruction, extra "stuff" and experience of Jay Sankey, this product is worth owning. Read the effects carefully. They are just what the ad copy says. You can see a preview at Sankey Magic. What you see is what you get . . .

If you already do spellbound type effects, then you'll be able to do this the day you get it. Unless you simply would not do this effect, then I highly recommend it.

Final Verdict:
5 Stars with a Stone Status of GEM!