Nailed by Rich Marotta

Experience the thrill of pulling a quarter from your forehead, revealing a massive nail that was cleverly hidden! This effect requires no switches and is immediately examinable, making it a powerful addition to your repertoire.

“An exceptional, self-contained opener that I carry daily. I just ‘Nailed’ a fellow magician tonight, and he was completely baffled. Audiences? They’re too busy laughing to ponder how it’s done. Exactly where I want to be.” –Will Fern

“It’s fantastic. I wish I had come up with it.” –Daryl

“Magik Balay nailed it—super visual and I love it!” –Dan Hauss

Surprise your audience as you reveal a giant nail attached to a quarter that was seemingly stuck to your forehead. This effect transforms a classic magic shop gag into a mind-blowing illusion that guarantees astonished reactions. Here’s how it unfolds:

• Place a quarter on your forehead.
• Invite your audience to guess how it’s adhered.
• With one hand, peel the quarter away to reveal a 1.5-inch nail welded to its back!
• The nailed quarter can be examined immediately.

Gone are the days of needing complex sleight of hand to switch the quarter. This innovative locking gimmick allows for immediate examination, crafted by the coin artisans at Penguin Magic for durability and ease of use. Made from real currency, this gimmick is designed to last a lifetime. Taught by Magick Balay, you’ll learn how to elicit huge reactions with minimal sleight of hand, making it suitable for magicians of all skill levels. When you want to leave your audience in awe, perform Nailed by Rich Marotta.