First caught on camera by the legendary Doug Henning during his television special, John Cornelius' Vanishing Nickel is as close to real magic as you can get without a wand and a pointy hat.
Seriously, this trick looks like it's been ripped straight from a movie, but you can pull it off right in front of your mates without needing any black art, fancy lighting, or sticky nonsense. It’s instantly repeatable and takes up no more space than an actual coin—so no need to clear out your pockets!
EFFECT: Picture this: you show a coin in your open hand and let your fingers slowly close around it. When you reveal your palm again, poof—the coin has vanished! With fingers splayed wide, you turn your hand over, showing that the coin has completely done a runner. And just when they think it’s gone for good, you close your hand once more and, voilà, it reappears right in the centre of your palm. This is visual magic at its finest (and yes, it might just make you feel like a wizard).
Next time someone nudges you for a trick, whip out the vanishing nickel… Trust us, the reactions will be priceless!
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