DIGITAL DISSOLVE : by BJ Bueno

[dananddave]

Here's a coin trick worthy for an "all card guy" to do. Seriously, I've been doing this trick for months and I'm a little upset now that all you will be doing it too. On the other hand that's what this site is about, releasing the underground.

Scotch and Soda was one of my first magic purchases and is quite possibly the most direct coin effect ever BUT it's one weakness is the need for a "red curtain" or a cover up (think stage illusions and those cheesy oversized blankets used to cover **** up). BJ has completely gotten rid of the need to cover the coins. Everything is done in front of your audiences face.

I never thought 10 years later I'd be buying gimmicked coins again but the payoff is well worth it --- Just watch the reaction Dan White gets in the trailer, it's that good in real life, EVERYTIME.

cheers,
dan

[UnholyGodn]

And here I was saying how weird it'd be for you to do coin magic, like 15 minutes ago. I still can't see it :P I'm not a big fan of coin magic, it's actually my least favorite, but from the video it does look like a stunning effect, even knowing its gaffed I don't know how it's done.

[jimbowmanjr]

Here's a coin trick worthy for an "all card guy" to do. Seriously, I've been doing this trick for months and I'm a little upset now that all you will be doing it too. On the other hand that's what this site is about, releasing the underground.

Scotch and Soda was one of my first magic purchases and is quite possibly the most direct coin effect ever BUT it's one weakness is the need for a "red curtain" or a cover up (think stage illusions and those cheesy oversized blankets used to cover **** up). BJ has completely gotten rid of the need to cover the coins. Everything is done in front of your audiences face.

I never thought 10 years later I'd be buying gimmicked coins again but the payoff is well worth it --- Just watch the reaction Dan White gets in the trailer, it's that good in real life, EVERYTIME.

cheers,
dan

Dan/BJ/Dan W.,

How is the reset on this effect in terms of resetting it in front of someone else without having to break table in half to reset something like S&S.

--Jim

[bjBueno]

The Reset? This was created with that very idea in mind. You don't have to worry about that. You can move on and doit again right after you are done. :)

Dan makes it look good!

[jimbowmanjr]

Sick...I will have to order this asap. That was my biggest gripe with S&S which you seem to have resolved for whiners like me =)

--Jim

[JorgeRamos]

Good writeup Dan, even your reviews are better than mine what will I ever be better at than you haha jk. Ill probably be picking it up

[bjBueno]

Its very direct and visual. I am very selective with coins because people "know" something is going on. This keeps your hands clean. For me that is important because I have found that people love to grab at objects. These coins are not something they see all the time. This makes it even more important that you are clean. so I think.

[JRiggleman]

I'm gonna order it on monday.

[jonraiker]

Just wanted to throw in that this is my new favorite coin effect. 1:04 - 1:10 of the preview video makes me break down and cry each time I watch it... seriously. I'm wiping away tears as I write.

Amazing job to Dan White, BJ, and D&D for this review.

[Cliff Rusnick]

seems like a pretty good deal for $34. i know that gimmicked coins from people like schoolcraft and lassen can be VERY pricy, especially if you're getting them custom made. but to include a dvd with the gimmicked coin(s) seems like a great deal

[Aaron Shields]

This is probably my favorite coin trick since the first time I saw BJ do it almost 7 years ago. He designed it back in the days when he worked in restaurants; it's incredibly practical, and it hits hard.

I've yet to see any other version of Copper/Silver Transpo that tops this one for it's clarity and impact.

[Blindside462]

Thanks for the insight. I'm going to order it next month :)

[ChrisRose]

Here's a coin trick worthy for an "all card guy" to do. Seriously, I've been doing this trick for months and I'm a little upset now that all you will be doing it too. On the other hand that's what this site is about, releasing the underground.

Scotch and Soda was one of my first magic purchases and is quite possibly the most direct coin effect ever BUT it's one weakness is the need for a "red curtain" or a cover up (think stage illusions and those cheesy oversized blankets used to cover **** up). BJ has completely gotten rid of the need to cover the coins. Everything is done in front of your audiences face.

I never thought 10 years later I'd be buying gimmicked coins again but the payoff is well worth it --- Just watch the reaction Dan White gets in the trailer, it's that good in real life, EVERYTIME.

cheers,
dan

Being an "all card guy" myself, I have to admit that this seems like a perfect buy that will get excellent reactions with (supposedly) minimal sleight effort.

I look forward to it and hope that my expectations are preceeded.

By the way, it was very nice to talk to you guys at MAGIC Live! Wonderful stuff.

-Chris

[Phenomena]

well the first time i saw the trailer for this trick, i realized how it was done...
easy trick, but hard to master

[Brian L.]

Just wanted to throw in that this is my new favorite coin effect. 1:04 - 1:10 of the preview video makes me break down and cry each time I watch it... seriously. I'm wiping away tears as I write.

Amazing job to Dan White, BJ, and D&D for this review.
Seems like we had that in common.

This trick looks amazing and is definitely an effect I want to pick up, hopefully soon. I have not been into coin magic..."smoothly", I have always changed back to cards, big card man myself, but this is forcing me to change my direction for the time being, but that's a good thing.

For only $34, for the coins & the DVD? Seems to be too good to be true.

brian.

[Trevor Morgan]

Seems like we had that in common.

This trick looks amazing and is definitely an effect I want to pick up, hopefully soon. I have not been into coin magic..."smoothly", I have always changed back to cards, big card man myself, but this is forcing me to change my direction for the time being, but that's a good thing.

For only $34, for the coins & the DVD? Seems to be too good to be true.

brian.

Let's hope so. I ordered Digital Dissolve today, mainly because it looked absolutely gorgeous. I also haven't seen a visual coin effect around lately, so I jumped on this one quickly. I also order a pack of Guardians just to try it out, nothing huge in my opinion.

Trevor

[bugjack]

Is the effect the single transposition, or is there more of a multi-step C and S routine on the DVD?

[joshua barrett]

Is the effect the single transposition, or is there more of a multi-step C and S routine on the DVD?

either way im gonna add some other transpo sequences myself using dissolve as a ending

[Jacob]

It looks great. I would buy it but unfortunatly it only comes in american currency:( . I live in Canada.

[dasuprememep]

Sigh, living in Asia is annoying!

[Matt]

I'll definitely be picking this up sometime. Looks sharp and clean.
Good job BJ!

[houston]

Sigh, living in Asia is annoying!
True, because the majority of the magicians or magic creators are from the US, UK and Europe.

This kind of tricks are great, like Scotch and Soda, but I never bought and tried them because using US coins outside US seems strange and looks suspicious to the spec. :(

[bjBueno]

In my humble opinion the trick can be done anywhere in the world. Why? Because the strongest part of the effect is the fact that they the spectator can see and touch everything, in the end they get to play with everything and you are clean. Transposition effects are very strong for any person, the fact that they are holding the Silver Coin and they see the change that is what fries them. Also they see both side of both coins.

When I started playing with the effect I also had multiple sets (effects) but with time I realized that is better to set my audience for the kill and just hit them with what is now Digital Dissolve. Dan White Killed the people on the DVD, well you can see the guy running away in the preview. It’s not that I don’t like multiple steps but when you can hurt and audience right from the start and come strong, that to me is Magic! Also coin tricks can get complicated follow this, then look here, check this out, etc... here they know whats coming but can't explain how.

bjBueno

[Jeremy Hanrahan]

Putting in my order Tuesday. I was going to pass on this effect until I watched the demo. I to am a card guy(which means I never really took the time to master coin work hahaha) I love the quickness of the effect, really hits them between the eyes.

Jeremy

[Aaron Shields]

The coins in this trick are really just different colored objects more so than actual coins.

I'm with BJ's thinking on this one: it's much better as a stand alone trick than a multiple-phased routine. Multiple phases work well for some tricks; I don't think this is one of them.

[jonraiker]

The coins in this trick are really just different colored objects more so than actual coins.
I agree completely. You can perform this effect internationally and it'll fry 'em all the same. Awesome post Aaron.

[Gatitoxxx]

:D I am also mostly a card guy, I am not very good with coins at all, but I would love to pull this trick out to break up my card routine (and maybe change decks on ppl, wink wink). I looks very simple which is how magic should be. :cool:

[Tim Trono]

This is a GREAT item. BJ shared this with me in confidence quite some time ago and it kills. It is very practical, very strong, etc. With Jamie's superb craftsmanship and the strength of this routine I can't believe they are charging as little as they are - a true bargain.

Tim Trono

[Djmckee]

is the english penny the new version penny or the old one?

by the looks of it it the old one.

[Jonny V]

I know I might be asking for too much information but this would really help me make my decision on buying this:

1) is the placement of the coin into the spectators hand done cleanly or is there some sleights involved? Just wondering, wouldnt discourage me from buying the effect.

2) are you instantly FULLY clean after the trick is done?

Thanks guys.

[madfist]

hey i live in asia and i'm going to buy this. it just looks beautiful and almost artistic...

[whois]

I have been lucky to be around a great deal of 'underground' magic. I saw this a year or so ago. Not only was I fooled... it looked like REAL MAGIC. After learning the method I was amazed at its simpicity. Really brilliant.