The Coin Pedestal (Münzen-Pokal) originated in Germany, created by Eckhard Boettcher. It’s a clever twist on Eddie Gibson’s Ali-Baba Box.
What’s truly puzzling is that despite showing the cup clearly empty inside all the way to the bottom. When coins are produced, they magically fill the cup without any sneaky maneuvers or hidden loads. Everything happens right within the pedestal.
Performing this effect is straightforward, and although I initially had concerns about angles, it’s possible to develop a handling that’s angle-proof and practically automatic. All the necessary actions are concealed as you hold the pedestal in your hand.
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