Is The Cookie Holdout suitable for beginners?

Not quite. It is rated intermediate, so some prior sleight-of-hand experience helps.

Can I perform The Cookie Holdout surrounded?

No. It is front-facing only — keep your audience in front of you, within roughly 180°.

Do I need sleight of hand to perform The Cookie Holdout?

No. The method is gimmick-based, so the prop does the work rather than your hands.

How long does The Cookie Holdout take to reset?

Under 10 seconds — quick enough to reset between groups.

Can I perform The Cookie Holdout on camera or over Zoom?

It is not listed for virtual or camera performance. The recommended settings are Close-up, Walk-around, Table-hopping, Parlour / Stand-up, Street Magic.

How much preparation does The Cookie Holdout need?

A one-time setup, and then it is ready whenever you are.

Will The Cookie Holdout fit in my pocket?

Yes. It packs small enough to carry in a pocket.

$20.00 USD

The Cookie Holdout

Name: The Cookie Holdout
Brand: Jon Allen
SKU: cookiehold
Price: 20.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Trick by Jon Allen

$20.00 USD

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Product information

Overview

The simplest of props can make the biggest impact on your magic.

Jon Allen's Cookie Holdout will help you make many of your routines easier and more magical.

It is a simple magnetic holdout you attach to a back pocket or waistband, allowing you to hold out a single card or multiple cards, banknotes, business cards, magnetic coins etc. for many different uses:

Show your hands empty after stealing a signed card away
Keep four aces ready to go at any time
Ditch an extra coin or secret gimmick
Perform an ultra-clean Cards Across
Hold out a prediction ready to load into an envelope
...and much more!

Make your magic stronger and your performances easier with a Cookie Holdout!

Common questions

Is The Cookie Holdout suitable for beginners?: Not quite. It is rated intermediate, so some prior sleight-of-hand experience helps.
Can I perform The Cookie Holdout surrounded?: No. It is front-facing only — keep your audience in front of you, within roughly 180°.
Do I need sleight of hand to perform The Cookie Holdout?: No. The method is gimmick-based, so the prop does the work rather than your hands.
How long does The Cookie Holdout take to reset?: Under 10 seconds — quick enough to reset between groups.
Can I perform The Cookie Holdout on camera or over Zoom?: It is not listed for virtual or camera performance. The recommended settings are Close-up, Walk-around, Table-hopping, Parlour / Stand-up, Street Magic.
How much preparation does The Cookie Holdout need?: A one-time setup, and then it is ready whenever you are.
Will The Cookie Holdout fit in my pocket?: Yes. It packs small enough to carry in a pocket.