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| − | [[Stack of Pence]] also know as | + | [[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. |
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| + | *'''How To Make a Pile of Counters Seem to Vanish through a Table''' in [[Hocus Pocus Junior]] (1634) | ||
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* http://magicref.tripod.com/magref/magpence.htm | * http://magicref.tripod.com/magref/magpence.htm | ||
[[Category:Close Up Magic]] | [[Category:Close Up Magic]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:46, 25 August 2009
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)
