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Effect

The Circus Trick

J. B. Bobo · Modern Coin Magic, 1952

Time
2 min read + 10 min practice
Materials
In the library
Prerequisites
None

Effect

While relating a story about visiting a circus as a boy, the performer shows two nickels, a dime, and a penny which he places in the center of his handkerchief. Removing a nickel, he places it in his pocket. Apparently three coins should remain. But when he shakes out the handkerchief the coins have vanished. Requirements: A 21¢ Trick and a pocket handkerchief.

How it is done

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