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[[Stack of Pence]] also know as [[Cylinder and Coins]], [[Cap and Pence]], the [[Stack of Quarters]] and [[Stack of Halves]]. A stack of five or six coins is placed on back of the spectator's hand. The coins are covered with a cone. When tapped by the magician they penetrate the hand. Some variations add a surprise kicker where different coins (like pennies) are then found under the cover.  
[[Stack of Pence]] also know as [[Cap and Pence]], the [[Stack of Quarters]] and [[Stack of Halves]]. A stack of five or six coins is placed on back of the spectator's hand. The coins are covered with a cone. When tapped by the magician they penetrate the hand. Some variations add a surprise kicker where different coins (like pennies) are then found under the cover.  


== References ==
== References ==
* http://magicref.tripod.com/magref/magpence.htm
 
*'''How To Make a Pile of Counters Seem to Vanish through a Table''' in [[Hocus Pocus Junior]] (1634)
 
* http://magicref.net/magref/magpence.htm


[[Category:Close Up Magic]]
[[Category:Close Up Magic]]

Latest revision as of 14:21, 24 April 2024

Stack of Pence also know as Cap and Pence, the Stack of Quarters and Stack of Halves. A stack of five or six coins is placed on back of the spectator's hand. The coins are covered with a cone. When tapped by the magician they penetrate the hand. Some variations add a surprise kicker where different coins (like pennies) are then found under the cover.

References

  • How To Make a Pile of Counters Seem to Vanish through a Table in Hocus Pocus Junior (1634)