How to Do the Multiplying Money Illusion

Everyone wants to multiply their money. Make your friends or coworkers think you can with this magic coin trick. Turn a quarter into 2 half dollars with this illusion.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• 2 half-dollar coins
• 1 quarter

1. Hold 2 half-dollar coins together standing up between the tips of the index finger and the thumb of your dominant hand.
2. Position a quarter just in front of these 2 half-dollar coins so that it hides the 2 coins behind it. Make sure you have enough room so that you can grip all 3 coins without the quarter slipping out. Keep the half dollars straight and your hand positioned so these half-dollar coins can not be seen from behind the quarter.
3. Tell your audience that you are going to multiply your money by turning this quarter into 2 half dollars.
4. Reach up with your other hand to grab the quarter. Push the quarter to the side of the half dollars with your thumb so that the 3 coins are stacked together.
5. Separate the coins by gripping 1 of the half dollars in the fingers of one hand and the other half dollar with the quarter hidden behind it in your other hand. Now you are showing 2 coins instead of the one you had just moments before.
6. Place all 3 coins in the palm of your hand with the quarter at the bottom so the 2 larger coins are covering the quarter.
7. Pick up the 2 larger coins and close your palm over the quarter, turning your hand so it isn’t noticeable in your palm. Now you are left with the 2 half dollars and the quarter is gone as if by magic.

Tips & Warnings

• If you can’t find 2 half dollars for this magic trick, you can use a dime and 2 nickels.
• Practice this trick until you can do it effortlessly before attempting it in front of other people.