The Inseparable Pair

Although the end result of this effect is the same as the one that follows the handling is entirely different. Since both versions require two coins, they can be worked together or as companion effects.

Effect

Showing two coins on the table, the performer picks up one in each hand, then closes the fingers over them. He crosses his arms at the wrists and opens his hands to show a coin in each, then closes them again and turns them over. To further convince the spectators, he releases the coin from his left hand and allows it to fall on the table.

Picking it up again with the same hand, he releases the coin from his right hand and allows it to fall, picking it up immediately with the same hand. The hands are held far apart while the left hand makes a tossing motion toward the right. A coin is heard to arrive in the right hand. Left hand is opened and shown empty, then the right is opened to show both coins.