Vintage $1.35 Coin Magic Trick – Classic Coin Transformation Illusion

Vintage $1.35 Coin Magic Trick – Classic Coin Transformation Illusion

This is a classic vintage close-up magic effect commonly known as the $1.35 Coin Trick. In performance, a small stack of coins visually and impossibly changes value, ultimately revealing $1.35 in U.S. change right in the magician’s hands. The transformation is instant, surprising, and perfectly suited for intimate close-up or walk-around magic.

The prop is a mechanical brass coin gaff, carefully engineered to conceal and release coins smoothly during performance. These tricks were widely sold through magic catalogs and brick-and-mortar magic shops during the mid-20th century and are no longer produced. This example is an authentic vintage piece, not a modern reproduction.

✨ Features

• Classic vintage magic effect known as the “$1.35 Coin Trick”
• Visual coin transformation producing $1.35 in U.S. change
• Precision-made brass mechanical coin gaff
• Purely mechanical operation with no magnets or electronics
• Ideal for close-up, walk-around, or casual performance

📦 Physical Details & / or Condition & Inclusions

• Condition: Vintage, used
• Material: Brass
• Shows visible cosmetic wear consistent with age and use
• Fully functional and performs as intended
• Includes coin gaff only

This piece has been tested and remains fully operational. The cosmetic wear is expected for its age and adds to the authenticity and character of a true vintage magic prop.

An excellent addition for working magicians, collectors of classic magic, or anyone who appreciates close-up illusions from the golden era of coin magic.