5. THE FORK OF THE THUMB PALM
In this position the coin is held horizontally between the side of the thumb and the base of the first finger, well down in the fork. To place it there, hold it between the tips of the thumb and first finger, put the top joint of the second finger on the thumb side of the coin, release the thumb and separate it widely, at the same time gripping the coin between the top joints of the first two fingers. Bend these fingers and carry the coin well into the fork and hold it there in a horizontal position by closing the thumb on it (Fig. 7).
To produce the coin from this palm, the movements are simply reversed; that is to say, you bend the fingers, grip the coin between the top joints of the first two fingers and extend them, place the tip of the thumb under the coin, release the second finger, and show the coin at the tips of the thumb and forefinger. Some very brilliant effects can be obtained with this sleight, since it permits the secret hold of a number of coins which can be produced one by one after both sides of the hand have been shown.
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