Silver Surfer

Video download by Wolfgang Moser
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After 15 years of performances, Wolfgang Moser finally shares the work on one of his most cherished creations.

Wolfgang Moser is a consummate professional. Instead of continually creating new magic tricks, Wolfgang commits himself to polishing the select magic tricks he performs professionally. Every effect is performed for years as it evolves into its own masterpiece.

As one of the most beloved effects in his close-up magic repertoire, “Silver Surfer” holds a special place in Wolfgang’s heart. When he needs to leave a lasting impression, this is the routine he performs. Vanishing Inc. is proud to add this dazzling effect to our exclusive magic download collection.

“Silver Surfer” is one of the most elegant Coins Across routines you’ll ever see. While many coin assemblies rely on lightning quick performances or crazy gimmicks to create visual moments, “Silver Surfer'' revels in its slow, methodical pace. Each moment has a chance to breathe as the audience embraces the impossibility that is steadily unveiling in front of them.

Every detail of “Silver Surfer” has been designed and refined to ensure the audience can easily follow the action. You can show your hands empty in-between sequences and take all the time you need to ensure everyone is locked in. There is no reason to rush. As a result, it plays much bigger than most similar coin tricks.

The detailed nearly 40-minute instructional video features multiple angles and an extensive discussion of the key nuances that make this piece so impactful. You’ll be surprised to learn that “Silver Surfer” is actually easier than you might think. While it’s probably best suited for magicians with some experience and an understanding of basic sleight of hand, any beginner magician willing to put in the practice can absolutely perform it.

“Silver Surfer” uses just four regular coins and a matching coin gimmick that nearly every magician probably already owns. And if you don’t have one, they’re regularly available and very affordable.

Download “Silver Surfer” today exclusively at Vanishing Inc.

IMPORTANT CREDITING NOTE

When this product was first posted, the history and antecedents of “Silver Surfer” were not made clear, and we’d like to correct this presently. This handling is directly inspired by John Kennedy’s seminal “Translocation” effect, and both Wolfgang Moser and Vanishing Inc. would like to acknowledge John Kennedy for his substantial contribution to the look and feel of all Coins Across sequences of this sort.

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Customer reviews for Silver Surfer

Trevor
Wow!!!!! I've never heard of this guy Wolfgang Moser, but this effect is absolutely killer! His explanations were incredible and easy to understand, will take some practice but no knuckle busting here. the price was reasonable for such a head scratcher. Get this without hesitation and add it to your repertoire. Your spectators will be truly astounded!
Alonzo
finally a coins across i will do. this was very straight forward,not complicated, but will require practice. the end result is art.
Adam
Absolutely perfect. This is what magic is all about! He goes into great detail about what moves he is using, and the tutorial really breaks it down into steps. You get awesome angles for teaching purposes, and he gets into talking about what truly makes a vanish, magical. This is just fantastic and I urge anyone to get this, even if you aren't a coin magician.
Brian
Awesome explanation!
I'm excited to work on it!
Bobilliart
Very nice trick; I love it.

Thanks.
Randy
I typically don't write reviews, but this routine deserves exceptional praise. It is without question one of the most well thought out routines I've come across. The methods aren't that difficult at all, but the timing of the actions will take practice. You won't go wrong with this. Truly magical.
Clyde
A wonderful effect to behold…

Clyde Bullard
Mike
This is an excellent fully detailed explanation of a lovely trick.
Gregory Glau
Includes moves I've never seen before; nicely done and professional.
Hugh
This is a wonderful tabled coins across and the explanation video is well done, but overly long. Once you have watched it all the way through you just need to watch the "how to" chapter to actually learn the effect. BUT THERE IS NO CHAPTER MENU AND THAT IS THE LAST CHAPTER!! When I fast forward to get to the last chapter
the video freezes. Vanishing needs to add a chapter menu..
Kurtis
Mr. Moser's eloquent version of John Kennedy's Translocation. He teaches a nice substitution for the purse palm (typically used in Translocation effects...ie. Kennedy and Dill) which allows one to perform on slightly harder surfaces (such as on a surface with a table cloth). Having said that, a close up pad is still the ideal surface for this routine. The teaching is easy, slow, and methodical with a nice sprinkling of performance subtleties. As much as I love it, my only gripe is the cost (when compared to other 1 trick downloads). I think this should be in the $10-12 range...still highly recommended.
Barry
Wanted a great chink a chink routine. Can’t do Dean Dill’s purse palm on a close up pad, but loved his basic routine. This solves all those problems. Beautiful.
Bob
Great piece of magic and explained so well! The subtleties explained in the presentation are worth the price. A great piece of coin magic that plays big.
Edward
The routine is so smooth, the explanation and reasons why are clear and have excellent motivation.

This is a worker.
Daniel
A great routine that combines psychology, misdirection, and simple slight of hand that anyone can master in one evening for a routine that will leave your audience believing they have seen real magic.
Robert
AWESOME ROUTINE,A little bit too long, but he covered it thoroughly . The moves are awesome. Not hard at all,if you do coin magic. you have these moves already. Practice practice, hope to have this routine down by ythe weekend.
Lucas
I think this is the most beautiful coins across I’ve ever seen. Wolfgang is a great teacher and goes into all the nuances to make this look great. This is definitely going to be something that I’ll be doing. Highly recommended.
Steven
WOW. WOW. WOW. I love this coin assembly routine. It is functionally so much better than the simple matrix assemblies, in part because it only uses “the move” everyone knows ONCE in the entire routine. It is invisible due to the subtleties that Wolfgang offers. So excited to practice and perfect this routine.
Steven
This is a lot of fun. I'm pretty new to coin magic and found this to be a good introduction to some basic slights and gimmicks that I can use on other routines. I'm still working on it, but I wouldn't think it would take me more than a few days of practice to get to performance level of this. There is good insight beyond just the mechanics as well.
Tom
I was really impressed with the presentation (especially how slow and deliberate he is when performing it). He doesn't try to confuse the spectator by doing moves in a flurry (which in my opinion is counterproductive in a spectators mind. They know 'the hand is quicker than the eye' so they simply 'write off the magic' to that). The slowness is killer. I am not a "coin guy" but picked this up to learn and fine tune because I felt this version is well worth it. I figure if I could choose one coin effect to truly dial in, this would be it. The training is done well and he even does some critical moves in slow motion with an up close and personal camera view. Very well put together method, presentation and training!
Michael
Superlative. Very detailed and clear explanation. I hesitated to select this download because there are so many coins across routines out there, but I'm so glad I finally decided to purchase this particular coins across version. Thanks to all.
John
Slow and graceful looks like real magic. He's thought long and hard about the presentation along with minimum moves. Love it
Bryan
An excellent version of Matrix. Thoroughly explained and I can see why this is the creator's favorite to perform. The slow style and manner in which this version is performed give the effect of real "magic". I really like this coin effect!
Jonathan
I am no coin magician and I doubt I'll be able to perform this for a couple of reasons, but that is because of my lack of skill and not the effect. That doesn't keep me from trying. I love the entire routine Mr. Moses brings to the table (pun not intended). Beautiful coins across, great sleight of hand, great teaching and performing, and even some comedy. If you're a coin worker, this one is for you.
Alexey
Super I love.. thank's..
Burton
Just terrific
Tom
This is one of the best coins across routines that I've ever had the privilege of learning. The 'moves' are beautifully explained, the creator takes time to explain the reasoning behind why each step of each phase was chosen and most importantly, it really is an extremely magical looking routine, from open to close and is angle proof, allowing it to be performed surrounded. Despite the use of a gimmick, it opens and closes very cleanly. Absolutely killer stuff.
muhammad
Excellent effect
Well taught in detail
Worth its price
Bob
I was very please with the effect and instructional video. It is definitely something I will be adding to my close-up act. The slow and deliberate presentation adds to enjoyment of the movement of the coins for the audience since it appears to have no manipulation involved as they see it. It also gives you the opportunity adjust the moves based on your personal preference. Definitely a great coin presentation for any magician.
Rick
Excellent routine. I particularly like the idea of doing this s-l-o-w-l-y. So often these coin assembly routines are over in a flash, but in this case Wolfgang really takes the time to let the magic sink in. There are also some really great and subtle pointers provided, such as the rationale for always picking up and placing the coins rather than sliding them. Very nice routine with clear teaching.
Aaron
This is a beautiful routine with so many incredibly small touches that propel it from a trick to a master piece. Every move is very well thought out and motivated. Bravo!
Ed
Absolutely beautiful routine, cant wait to get this down!
Robert
Good video; detailed explanation without being redundant. This effect is within the grasp of most magicians. The "move" he uses is easier than other routines in this same genre. Worth the money. Will take some practice but definitely a worker. Highly recommended.
Wolfgang
First of all: The trick by itself is not really a trick - it´s pure art!!! And such a precise explanation like this, in my opinion that´s another part of the big art indeed!!! Compared by tutorials from several magicians which are only tutorials where they very often telling things really nobody is interested in and stumbling around and don´t really know what they should say or how to express themselves - but in this case... it´s indescribable perfect - thank you very much, dear Wolfgang - you have my very respect - I hope you´ll read this one day... god bless you
David
This is a great effect and it is explained very well. Some of the moves I was aware of already but this is a new way t’o look at the performance of this trick! Very good!
Henk
very good
Larry
A very smooth coins across routine, that is obviously the end result and much careful thought and practice. This routine can easily be the high point of any “formal” close up presentation. Given the quality of the presentation and teaching in the video, this is a routine that has been perfected over hundreds of professional presentations. Thank you, Wolfgang, for sharing this gem with other coin workers!
Charles
Simply the cleanest coins across performed on the table that I have ever witnessed and it is absolutely doable. Wonderfully programmed and superb thinking here.
Pablo
Love this this effect. So powerful and so much beauty. I love how you can do it slow and it's pretty much angle proof.
Amanda
Wolfgang Moser’s “Silver Surfer” is a captivating Coins Across routine that stands out for its deliberate and methodical pace. Unlike fast-paced coin tricks, this one takes its time and allows each moment to build anticipation and wonder.

The instructional video, spanning nearly 40 minutes, offers multiple angles and valuable insights, making it accessible even to dedicated beginners. With just four regular coins and an gimmick (that a magician may already have) it’s easy to get started.

In summary, “Silver Surfer” is a fantastic addition to any magician’s repertoire. In my opinion, it is best for seasoned performers or magicians with coin experience or a beginner willing to put in the practice. It’s worth it!

Nicholas R
Excellent explanation (VERY INFORMATIVE)
Doug
Wow.......one of the best coin magic illusion to have
...slow and mysterious creating the how? impossible
effect of coins across.....a must have routine!
Sivanesh
Very good!
Terry
This is a great close-up coin trick, and one of my favorites to perform. You can get good reactions from spectators (the ones in the video seem a little underwhelmed but the average person really enjoys it [provided you do a good job]).

The sleight-of-hand is not particularly difficult. There are multiple moves you have to do, but they are well within the range of an Intermediate coin magician.

Overall, a great trick and well worth the money.
Evan
I have studied just about every version of John Kennedy’s Translocation as it has been in my working repertoire for several years and I think that this is one of the most well thought out and motivated versions of this effect to exist. Wolfgang is a true artist and Silver Surfer is amazing!
Michael
Translocation (John Kennedy) is without a doubt, one of the strongest coins across effects ever. Although I'm able to do the p***e p**m 70% of the time, I could never get it to work consistently.

A far easier, reliable, and comparable alternative is taught. Not only that, but Wolfgang has streamlined it, and provided better motivations for certain moments.

This version has less limitations (milled edges, a good quality [O, and adequate surfaces are necessary for Translocation), and also has better angles. If you've ever struggled with the original Translocation effect, this is by far the best alternative.

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  • David asks: I am a full time strolling magician wears a leather pouch on my side. I don’t understand why I wouldn’t be able to perform this standing up? Is it because the hands aren’t flat enough?

    • 1. Jim responds:Standing may work for you, depending on the height of the tables that you work with.
    • 2. Rick responds:With the right table height (e.g. high top bar table) I think it’s possible to perform “Silver Surfer” while standing, but contrary to what they say on the video, I can’t see this being done without a soft surface such as a close-up mat. I’ve done plenty of walk-around magic in my day and I quickly learned that hauling around a close-up mat was totally impractical. So unless you’ve got the right table height AND the correct surface, I think this would be very difficult to perform well.
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  • Christopher asks: what is the difficulty level?

    • 1. David responds:That really depends on your current skill level. If you're new to magic and everything you've done so far involves a Svengali deck, you MIGHT be out of your league for a while. If you've been around the block a time or two you can probably master this in a weekend of steady practice. If you're an old fart like me and used to hang out in brick and mortar magic shops 30 years ago (man I miss Denny & Lee's Studio), you can watch the demo video once and fully understand the performance from beginning to end. (Note, I would never perform this without buying it as that would be rude) So to me, aside from doing it a few times to steady the handling it's super easy, for you... ?? Now, the real question is, "Is it worth it?" I've done a lot of matrices, this one looks great so if you're in the market I'd say it's worth one large pizza less this month.
    • 2. Jonathan responds:Agree with the above. This is gorgeous but doesn’t look too hard. I admit I’m in the same category as the poster above so YMMV. You’d learn some nice basic coin sleights mastering this. Seems nicely suited to an enthusiastic rising beginner to intermediate level coin magician, but will require real practice and experience to master. I might have to buy it!
    • 3. Tony responds:I'm going to disagree with the difficulty assessment both here and in the description above ("any beginner magician willing to put in the practice can absolutely perform it."). One of the moves described in the video is absolutely an "advanced" move for me. I don't know if it's the natural alignment of my fingers or something else...but I've been practicing this for a couple of weeks and I've yet to perform the slight. (To add insult to injury, I found it annoying that one of the gentlemen in the video claims that it's "just as easy" to do without a close-up pad. Again, that's not been my experience at all.) At any rate, I think this is EASILY the most elegant coins-across I've ever seen. But, I would categorize this as an advanced routine; not something for beginners to pick up quickly.
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  • John asks: Does this routine require a close-up mat?

    • 1. Jim responds:A mat is recommended.
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  • Paul asks: I believe I am aware of the gimmick used, and what one is paying for is Mr. Moses's smooth routine that he has obviously refined and field-tested. My question is this: is there any danger of metallic "noise" during the four phases of the coins going from one side to the other? At such close quarters with the spectators being mere inches from the performer's palms, I would hope this is addressed. (Unless, of course, I'm WAY off base in my gimmick assumption!!) Thank you!

    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:Your gimmick assumption is correct, and the very clever handling eliminates your concern.

  • John asks: Regarding the question of dry hands, would something like Magician’s Choice enable you to preform the sleights or are they much more difficult for dry hands?

    • 1. Doug responds:Yes, it should help.
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  • Ray asks: When I asked about "moist hands," I was trying to refer to a certain move without exposing anything. So I'll re-phrase the question: are there any moves that are such that a substance like octopalm would help with?

    • 1. Richard responds:If you have aging, dry hands (guilty as charged), the routine is going to be difficult. Octopalm might be a bit of overkill, but yes, you're on the right track.
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  • David asks: can you perform this routine standing up? or must you be seated to accomplish this?

    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:You'll need to be seated to perform this.

  • Vasilis asks: Is it necessary to get rid coins off the table, at any point during the performance?

    • 1. Nicolas responds:I believe so, only once though.
    • 2. Tom responds:I disagree (just to fine-tune the answer). There is no lapping done.
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  • Paul asks: This is beautifully simple routine. I notice Wolfgang is left-handed. Does the video show the moves from the Performer's View, and is all the teaching from a left-handed perspective? Thank you.

    • 1. Jim responds:The explanation is main shot from the audience's view, with close-ups done slightly at an angle. The teaching is done well, and I believe that most students will be able to learn it without concern for handedness.
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  • Ray asks: Is there the need for moist hands?

    • 1. Jim responds:No, unless your hands are very dry. Then some hand lotion would help.
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