The sound is also convincing when they 'clink' together. RED DRAGON MAGIC.
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The use of Chinese style coins in magic has always captured the interest of audiences for generations. It is possible to use these coins for many classic coin routines for example highlighting the magical change from one coin into another.
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MT115 in the Magicians token register in the States. Viewing whole register is free online. There are two versions listed.. MT114 which has Foreign stamped on them at the base of the wrist and this version MT115 which does not. There are two listings on ebay for single coins, one is about £25 and the other is £75. It is almost impossible to find a set of five. They are categorised as white metal with copper. Marvellous gift to the right person interested in magic and its history. T. Nelson Downes is the original master in the craft. Hard to value outside of a specialist auction in USA. My price is based on the rarity, but will consider decent offers. Thanks for looking.
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These Chinese coins are great for coin magic as they are the perfect size for palming. Chinese Coin or Shell Coin.
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The expanded shell is a very useful coin gimmick and there are many effects possible with it in a full coin routine. Its use makes many coin routines much easier. (Expanded). The coin you will receive displays the date that the coin was 'minted' in 2001 and not 2009 as per the photo.
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Janos Bartl (1878-1958) started his career as traveling magician, but soon realized he could make a better living as a magic dealer. It was sold to magicians as well as distributed by Bartl as a promotional souvenir.
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Many famous magicians have used them, especially magicians who specialized in palming and manipulation. This coin was issued both as a collectible and as a palming coin. As can be seen by the photos above, this was an especially thin palming coin, a very desirable kind of coin for working magicians.
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Replica Chinese Palming Coin with Expanded Shell. The use of Chinese style coins in magic has always captured the interest of audiences for generations. It is possible to use these coins for many classic coin routines for example highlighting the magical change from one coin into another.
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