Quick answer

Choose Factory Sealed for a mind-bending visual illusion with water, or Loose Change for a quick, portable coin change that works anytime.

Performance context matters

Both tricks are downloads from the Value Vault, but they serve different moments. Loose Change is designed for impromptu performances—Eric’s go-to when asked to do something on the spot. Factory Sealed is a prepared routine that requires a prop (plastic and water) and a setup moment, making it better for planned close-up sets.

Skill level considerations

Loose Change is straightforward: you learn to turn a penny into a quarter in the blink of an eye. It’s ideal for beginners or magicians who want a reliable pocket trick. Factory Sealed involves a novel method with plastic and water that surprised even experienced magicians at an IBM meeting—so expect a steeper learning curve and more audience impact.

Trade-offs at a glance

  • Portability: Loose Change uses only pocket change—no setup, no props. Factory Sealed requires plastic and water, so you need to carry or source those items.
  • Audience reaction: Factory Sealed’s water-and-plastic method creates a visual puzzle that even experienced magicians find baffling. Loose Change is a clean, quick change that impresses but is more familiar in structure.
  • Learning time: Loose Change is a single, simple routine—learn it in minutes. Factory Sealed has a novel method that may take longer to master, but the payoff is a truly original effect. If you want a trick you can perform today, start with Loose Change.

Product facts

  • Loose Change: Loose Change is a quick Coin Transpo routine done with Loose Change. $0.26 to be exact. This is one of Eric's go-to routines when he is asked to perform a trick when he's out and about. It’s a low-prep, high-convenience trick you can do anywhere, anytime, with everyday coins.

    Loose Change

    Loose Change

  • Factory Sealed: Factory Sealed uses plastic and water in a way no one had thought of before, and it 'blew away the crowd' at an International Brotherhood of Magicians meeting. The effect is unique and conversation-starting—perfect for magicians who want a signature piece that looks impossible.

    Factory Sealed

    Factory Sealed

Which one fits your act?

Best for

  • Magicians who perform impromptu or walk-around close-up magic and need a quick, reliable coin change.
  • Beginners looking for an easy-to-learn trick that uses everyday objects.

Not for

  • Performers who want a staged, conversation-piece illusion that feels impossible—choose Factory Sealed instead.
  • Magicians who dislike carrying props or need a trick that works with zero setup.