hi guys,

Just wondering whether any of u ever heard of the harada hold. Its a coin vanish, in fact its a special coin hold which is invisible to the spec, making it appear as if it's gone.

I cant find it in murphy's but one of the online magic shops has it, Stevens Magic Emporium.

Any of u have it, i would like to ask some questions abt the difficulty, handling, etc.


Thanks ^_^

Two words:

Not practical.

This vanish is just overhyped.. Think Melt, Gone and others that have come before.

You have the dvd krypt?

Watched my friend's one. Stick to the more conventional sleights - they're more reliable. haha..

if i am not wrong, its called haruda hold not harada hold. It may seem impractical, but i think it is a really good utility move. i been using it for awhile. I tend to use it more to prove that i dun have any coin in my hands. Its especially useful when performed to ppl who are seated down. They are selling it more as a vanish, but i dun think this move should be used as a vanish. It should be used as a convincer. If u know what i mean

It's in the category of moves that look great on video or perfect to show other magicians. A good retention of vision vanish and a ditch or sleeve will be more magical to a real audience IMO.

-Larry

Very good video. Are all the vanishes using the Harada hold? I also noticed you an Indonesian coin hehehe ;)