Magic Video - Pretty Penny by Michael John (Digital Download)

The Ultimate Coin-in-Bottle Illusion Has Arrived

Prepare to redefine what's possible in close-up magic with 'Pretty Penny' by Michael John, a revolutionary digital download that has captivated the world's most respected magicians. This isn't just another coin-in-bottle effect; it's a paradigm shift, earning accolades from legends like David Blaine, Nate Staniforth, and Richard Osterlind. Imagine performing a miracle with items found at any bar or party – a borrowed coin and a borrowed bottle. No gimmicks, no elaborate setups, just pure, breathtaking magic.

Why 'Pretty Penny' Stands Apart

Michael John's 'Pretty Penny' takes the classic coin-in-bottle plot to an extraordinary new level. You place a borrowed penny on your palm, cover it with an empty bottle, and then, before their eyes, the coin visibly melts through the glass. The astonishment doesn't end there. You immediately hand out the bottle for examination, allowing spectators to confirm the coin is genuinely trapped inside, forever sealed unless they break the glass. This isn't just an illusion; it's an impossible souvenir, a lasting testament to your magical skill. As magicians rave, the method is as ingenious as the effect is perfect, making it a true masterpiece.

Master Multiple Penetration Methods

With 'Pretty Penny', you're not just learning one trick, but an entire arsenal of powerful effects. Michael John generously shares four distinct, high-impact methods to achieve the coin-in-bottle penetration, ensuring you have the perfect approach for any situation:

• The Optical Rise: A truly innovative visual penetration unlike anything seen before.
• Quarter Penny: A versatile method for different coin types.
• Penny Push: A direct and powerful approach.
• Penny Slam: A startling, instantaneous penetration.

Each method offers unique presentation possibilities, allowing you to tailor your performance to your personal style and audience. The visual penetration of 'The Optical Rise' in particular is hailed as a game-changer, looking even more incredible in person.

The Perfect Souvenir & Practical Worker

'Pretty Penny' embodies the dream of every performer: a hyper-visual effect that's easy to perform, cost-efficient, and leaves a lasting impression. The ability to give away the coin-filled bottle as an unbreakable souvenir is an incredible bonus, serving as a memorable keepsake and a unique form of self-promotion. This is worker material – practical, efficient, and ready to be performed anywhere, anytime, with minimal preparation. Michael John has truly created a 'mic drop' entrance into the world of magic creators, delivering a piece that is genuinely special and will be cherished by magicians for years to come.

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"A very clever piece that I’m excited to perform" - David Blaine

"It’s an actual masterpiece. The more time I spend with it, the more I realize what a big step forward this is. Way to go. A brilliant, magnificent piece from a brilliant magician & magic creator - what a mic drop of an entrance into the world of magic creators. This is one of those rare pieces where the method is as amazing as the effect. And the effect is perfect. What an absolute treasure. I’ve been involved in magic for most of my life and I can’t remember being this excited about a trick for a long, long time. Thank you Michael for making this." - Nate Staniforth

"An incredible coin in bottle. This piece has a lot of value in it. Getting the coin in the bottle with your method is genius, but the other part that is genius is your melting through handling. We are just as excited about it. You’ve replaced the folding coin. This is so good that Michael should have kept this one for himself; I’m glad he didn’t." - Doug McKenzie

"I'm fooled. I think it's extraordinary. Really, really special and I think the marketplace will LOVE this. For now, I’ll bask in the glory of just being amazed." - Joshua Jay

"Mind blowing! The greatest magic trick I think I’ve ever seen." - Bobby Motta

"It’s been fun to watch the evolution of CIB effects. Michael has taken it to an extraordinary place. This may be the most simple and practical yet visual CIB to date. Killer! Kudos Mike!" - Eric Ross

"Very nice optics! Good work!" - Brad Christian

“Michael this is brilliant! This is real magic, finally a method that checks all the boxes and leaves your audience with an impossible souvenir, amazing discovery!” - Bro Gilbert

"I’ve seen Michael trying to come up with his own contribution to the coin-in-bottle plot he loves for YEARS. Not an easy task with all the versions already out there. When he sent me a video of a coin SLOWLY penetrating a glass bottle, I went “OMG, he finally did it”. Pretty Penny Principle is more than pretty, it’s gorgeous!" - Johannes the Dreamer, the creator of Breakthrough

"Not just an impossibly visual coin in bottle without gimmicks, but multiple methods and presentations to fit any performance style! The time, thought, experience and creativity that Michael John has put into this is abundantly evident. If you have the slightest interest in the coin and bottle effect, Pretty Penny is required learning." - Karl Hein

"Michael John is a good friend. As you know, I have my own version of a coin in bottle that I have been using for over 50 years. This is totally different and quite extraordinary! Actually, Michael gives you a variety of effects starting with a borrowed penny (marked!) that penetrates into a glass beer bottle! It’s a real unprepared bottle and a real, unprepared penny! This is so cool! He also teaches how you can give away the bottle with the coin still in it as a souvenir! What a great effect! The person can take it home and show it off for years. What a great way to advertise yourself! Plus there is more such as having the coin visibly penetrate into the bottom of the bottle while you hold the top with just one hand! And he also showed me how he pulls out a coin that’s already in the bottle right through the side! I am excited because this is all based on a new principle I have never seen before. When you see it, you will agree and wish you had thought of it first! Even though I will continue to use my version in my own shows, I will also be using Michael’s version for certain other special situations. And that’s what this is – SPECIAL!" - Richard Osterlind

"Aside from the lovely visual penetration, MJ had taken the impossible object/give-away concept and made it the most practical, efficient and cost free version imaginable. You can give these bottles away and it’ll cost you pennies .. literally. Easy to prep and easy to do, this is worker material, just terrific!" - Steve Valentine

Pretty Penny by Michael John is the greatest coin in bottle of all time because it uses borrowed ordinary objects. You read that right. Borrowed coin, borrowed bottle, it does not get better than this

Imagine this. A penny is placed on your palm, an empty bottle is placed on the coin. Not only do you see the coin melt through the glass bottle but you hand out the bottle for examination. It gets better just wait. Not only can they examine the coin and the bottle but the coin is stuck in the bottle forever unless they break it.

As if that was not enough, Pretty Penny by Michael John includes a total of four methods to perform the coin in bottle.

You'll learn the
-Optical Rise
-Quarter Penny
-Penny Push
-Penny Slam

Here's why we love it
-The penetration looks even better in person. The optical rise is a true innovation unlike anything we have ever seen before.
-The coin goes in and the spectator cannot get it out without breaking the bottle.
-All of the props are ordinary and you could perform Pretty Penny with items found at a bar or party you are attending.