Quick and Casual Close-Up by Sol Stone

With over fifty years of experience, Sol Stone is a distinguished figure in the New York magic scene. While many of his performances have been documented, only a fortunate few have witnessed his artistry live.

Known for his rapid-fire execution and mesmerizing visuals, Sol’s magic captivates audiences. This video showcases some of his favorite routines, featuring coins, chips, pins, sponge balls, ropes, and finger rings, along with detailed performances and explanations for the following tricks:

• Fusion Fission: Witness the transformation of two quarters into a half-dollar, which then changes back to quarters.
• Tenkai Quarters: Marvel as a quarter mysteriously leaps from one hand to the other.
• Vanishing Eagle: A quarter placed in your fist disappears while both hands are displayed empty.
• Cointemplate: A coin penetrates a clear plate held by a spectator, unexpectedly appearing on top.
• Chaperone: Delight in a charming routine where three colored balls vanish from your pocket and reappear in your hand.
• Ring On, Ring Off: A borrowed ring penetrates a pen held by a spectator and then slides off effortlessly.
• Acupuncture: Enjoy a quick linking pin routine with an acupuncture theme.
• North, South, East, and West: As two coins shift to opposite sides of the table, one mysteriously disappears and joins the other.
• Jarred Coin: A coin vanishes from your hand, only to reappear inside a sealed jar.
• Purple Cow: Experience a captivating routine presented as a poem, where a silver coin changes to purple and back multiple times.
• Knot For You: A knot tied in one rope vanishes and reappears on a rope draped around a spectator’s neck.
• Just Gone: A silver and copper coin vanish one after the other until nothing remains.
• Elusive Sponge: A sponge ball routine filled with vanishes, appearances, and multiplications.
• The 51 Cent Trick: A two-coin routine inspired by Sol Stone’s experiences during World War II.