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$125.00
Moonspinner (T-145) is a classic paddle-style coin effect released by Tenyo in 1990, created by Tomoyuki Shimomura. It uniquely blends an optical illusion with a physical coin production.
The Effect
1. The Optical Illusion: The magician introduces a paddle featuring a spiral, hypnotic pattern. Moving the paddle slowly in a circular motion creates a striking optical illusion—a ghost-like image of a coin appears to materialize right on the disk.
2. The Materialization: As the motion stops, the optical coin vanishes, only to reappear when spun again.
3. The Climax: In an instant, the visual illusion turns into physical reality as an actual, solid coin materializes onto the paddle. The coin can immediately be removed and handed out for complete examination.
Key Details
Catalog Number: T-145
Release Year: 1990
Creator: Tomoyuki Shimomura
Status: Discontinued / Highly Collectible