FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can it be done with items other then a quarter?
You can freeze many objects with this method... however, we concentrated on ONE routine for the DVD. That involves a highly visual effect with a napkin and quarter.

And can it be done surrounded?
I do this trick surrounded all the time.

Can it be done in the spectator's hands?
I perform FROZEN in my hands but the spectators are encouraged to touch. The end leaves them with everything in their hands...clean as can be. I like to control each moment that takes place. I lead them down a path and blow up the bridge behind them so they can't retreat.

Can the coin be signed?
Several years ago I performed this with a signed coin all the time. Then, a very wise magician told me that: introducing a sharpie, having a spectator sign his initials, verifying it at the end.... all these things didn't add to the trick. They slowed it down and pulled the focus away from an organic miracle. Sometimes as magicians we tend to over think and over prove. This is not that type of effect. But yes, you can freeze a signed coin if you desire.

Is there a set-up? If so, how long of a set-up and is there an automatic reset?
There is a quick setup and you can can perform this two or three times in a row if that's your style. Each setup will last about 15 minutes until performance.

Could you blow across 2 or more coins at once and have them freeze?
I don't teach multiple coin methods on the DVD but this will be within your capabilities once you get the real work.

Are there any other effects that can be performed using the same application besides freezing a coin?
You can freeze many objects with this method... however, we concentrated on ONE routine for the DVD. That involves a highly visual effect with a napkin and quarter.

Is this the same as Frostbite from 3 years ago? Wasn't Frostibite $250?
Some of you may remember that I originally wanted to put this idea out 3 or 4 years ago. It was my plan to release it in a limited supply and charge $250. I'm glad that I waited. There was a breakthrough that Brad and I developed that allowed us to produce this and put it in everyone's price range. This is not the same effect, in fact it is far superior for walk-around, street magic, angles, reset and multiple spectators.

How long does the coin stay cold for after your done with the trick?
The coin is really frozen so the time it stays cold depends on your environment. It's definitely long enough for your spectators to pass it around.

Will the spectator be able to keep the coin after without them being able to determine what causes the trick to work?
Yes, the spectator can keep the coin since you borrowed it from him! At the end, the spectator can hold the coin and there will be NO CLUE of what happened. The coin might be moist but the napkin remains dry. Very clean at the end.

So does a napkin need to be used for the effect? Can I borrow a quarter and lay it on any table and perform the effect?
A method is taught on the DVD to perform the effect using only a quarter and no napkin. Remember that the napkin helps to protect against the cold temperature.so the method that uses no napkin is performed on the floor away from the hands. It involves a bit more set up but is demonstrated on the street during the DVD and works wonderfully.

Do you feel that this effect is stronger as a stand-alone, or do/would you perform this as an ending to a coin routine?
Definitely a closer. FROZEN is a closer for me. When we filmed this on the streets, I would do a small set to warm up the crowd and then close with this. There was no point in going any further after FROZEN... it really defies explanation. Plus it was so different than the tricks that preceded, I really didn't want to pull my cards back out. If you know what I mean. Let's say you are called upon at a party to perform ONE trick. This is the one, boys! But, get ready to have a new nickname: Superman.

Is the method similar to Frostbite?
Frostbite was the "Father" to Frozen. On the DVD I will discuss, at great length, what Frostbite was and how/why it morphed into Frozen. The main issue was price. Frostbite was going to be very expensive to produce and very very expensive for my fans to buy ($250). You are not buying my original method for doing Frostbite. You are buying a visual/tactile effect with a quarter. You will also be getting enough info to go ON YOUR OWN and create other freezing effects.

Also, can you comment on the difficulty of this trick?
As to the difficulty of FROZEN... I don't find it difficult at all. But I would recommend that you practice it a lot before performing. (Just like any great trick)

How safe is the effect?
It is safe as long as you don't purposely misuse it. I was doing a show at the Magic Castle and a little kid threw Rocky Raccoon into the audience really hard... right into a girls nose. Her nose started bleeding. I never thought Rocky was dangerous... but in the right hands...

Will the DVD explain how to "breathe" cold air as well?
Yes. The "fog" is one of the coolest parts.

How long would the set up take?
Just a few moments.

Can I do the trick with euro coins?
Yes, any currency coin will work.

Is there an age restriction for Frozen?
We encourage 18 or older for Frozen. The method involves the handling materials that if misused, could cause injury. However, they are safe by many standards. MUCH more safe than "Flash Paper" and any fire effects available for magic. To put it into perspective, if a broom is misused it could cause injury, too.