It’s Saturday morning at 9:00, which means it’s time for another Monster Magic Saturday Show! Despite the weather slipping back into winter, I’ve got a spread of fun new reviews lined up.
Coin Teapot by TCC (£42.99)
A brass teapot that functions as a Boston coin box. Load four half dollars inside, mime pouring, and the coins appear in your hand one by one.
- Beautifully made, heavy brass with an oriental, mystical look.
- Works with regular half dollars and expanded shells.
- Tutorial (10 mins) is short but strong, teaching classic Boston box moves from Roth and Rubinstein.
- Quirky design makes it feel more natural than a standard coin box.
- Not the easiest sleights, but rewarding.
Mysterious String Phone (£22.50)
Two paper cups joined by string form a “telephone.” A borrowed coin dropped into one cup travels through the string and appears in the other.
- Charming, nostalgic premise.
- Works with a variety of coin sizes.
- Comes with gimmicked cups, spare cups, extra string, and a carrying pot.
- Tutorial (20 mins) covers setup, handling, maintenance, and ideas.
- Downsides: cups can’t be examined, and only one coin can be used before reset.
In Flight by David Regal (£36.99)
David Regal’s version of the tossed-out deck. A deck is examined and shuffled, wrapped with bands, then three spectators each think of a card. You name all three.
- Gimmicked deck combines two principles seamlessly.
- Can be examined and mixed before selection—no switch required.
- Includes strong elastic bands.
- Tutorial covers method, audience management, and presentation in detail, with live performance footage.
- Best suited to parlour or stage, not casual close-up.
Spectral by Andreano Zanetti (£38.99)
A fork is “heated” and pressed to your palm, leaving a burn mark. A magical gesture transfers the same mark to the spectator’s hand.
- Inspired by Ashes to Palm and Double Cross.
- Uses a gimmick that fits a mini Bic lighter, ready to go out of the box.
- Can create different patterns (e.g. single line with a key).
- Well made and easy to use, but effect feels weaker than Double Cross.
- Presentation (branding your hand) may not suit all performers.
Lucky String by JL Magic (£29.99)
Four strings are shown; a ring and note are tied to one. Spectators pull three strings, leaving you with the one holding the valuables.
- Clean, simple, and almost self-working.
- Strings are cleverly gimmicked; examined strings look fair.
- Setup can be done in front of participants.
- Gimmick is invisible even close up.
- Tutorial is only 1m24s—far too short, lacking presentation tips.
That’s it for this week’s buffet of magic—coins, cups, cards, curiosities, and strings. Just one card trick, but plenty of variety. Now throw off the bed covers, grab some magic, and enjoy the best hobby in the world. See you next time!