Benz
Fields, Sean
Murphy's Magic Supplies, Inc.
(Based on 1 review)
Bending a coin to pull off a great coin-bending magic trick has historically been expensive, or unwieldy. Using pliers or a door jamb to bend a coin is highly inconvenient and usually scars the coin. Benz gets the job done long before the trick ever starts, so there is no heat, no pressure and nothing but pure magic.
Benz is a precision, laser-cut, secret coin bending device that you will carry with you everywhere, so that you're always ready to bend a coin anytime. Benz is a refreshing alternative to piers or doors for any coin you need bent, now.
Easy to use and carry Bends most coins under 3mm thick Also bends cutlery, and other small thin metal objects Highly Convenient Constructed & laser cut from industrial grade tungsten. It doesn't get any stronger. Designed like a car key to easily blend in with everyday items Durable and tough, for long life and rugged use.
Reviews
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PROS
It is an interesting gimmick that can be used during performance or to pre-bend coins and certain other objects.
It is the size of a key, so it could fit on your keychain.
CONS
First, I was disappointed that is doesn’t bend dimes, or pennies, as they are too small. However, it does a great job of bending quarters and if you can bend any coin, that is magic. You should rarely have a problem with not being able to borrow a quarter.
Second, I find it more difficult to justify why I am involving keys in a bending routine, unless I am bending keys (which this will do). However, I think it is so much more practical to bend coins. Because of the convenience of being able to carry Benz with you at all times, it is just a matter of coming up with your own justification.
I think a product like Coinvexed is more natural to coin bending. However, Benz is more convenient to carry with you at all times on your keychain. They key is to have a justification for using the keys. In the explanation, he covers this, and in the “Suggestion” section, I have some ideas on this as well.
VERDICT
I am happy with this product, I think it has its place. I also like other coin bending devices like Coinvexed. I think the advantage to Benz is you can place it on your keychain and it is always available to you. You don’t even have to think about whether you have your prop with you.
It is an interesting gimmick that can be used during performance or to pre-bend coins and certain other objects.
It is the size of a key, so it could fit on your keychain.
CONS
First, I was disappointed that is doesn’t bend dimes, or pennies, as they are too small. However, it does a great job of bending quarters and if you can bend any coin, that is magic. You should rarely have a problem with not being able to borrow a quarter.
Second, I find it more difficult to justify why I am involving keys in a bending routine, unless I am bending keys (which this will do). However, I think it is so much more practical to bend coins. Because of the convenience of being able to carry Benz with you at all times, it is just a matter of coming up with your own justification.
I think a product like Coinvexed is more natural to coin bending. However, Benz is more convenient to carry with you at all times on your keychain. They key is to have a justification for using the keys. In the explanation, he covers this, and in the “Suggestion” section, I have some ideas on this as well.
VERDICT
I am happy with this product, I think it has its place. I also like other coin bending devices like Coinvexed. I think the advantage to Benz is you can place it on your keychain and it is always available to you. You don’t even have to think about whether you have your prop with you.