2. THE MULTIPLICATION FLOURISH
Hold five coins (dollars or half dollars), by the edges and facing the spectators vertically, between the first joints of the thumb and forefinger of either hand, the palm of the hand to the front (Fig. 22). Place the second finger against the thumb and press it against the lower edge of the rear coin; raise the finger and lift the coin with it to the space between the first and second fingers (Fig. 23).
At once bring the third finger down against the lower edge of the coin (Fig. 24) and raise it to the space between the second and third fingers (Fig. 25). Repeat the same moves with the little finger, with the result that the coin finally fills the space between the third and fourth fingers.
Next, by means of the same movements of the second and third fingers, roll the rear coin from between the thumb and first finger to the space between the second and third fingers; then with the second finger raise the next coin and hold it between the first and second fingers, with a final result as shown in Fig. 26.
Hold the four coins thus for a few moments for the effect to register, then drop the coin between the first and second fingers onto a plate and instantly—roll the rear coin of the two between the thumb and forefinger into the space thus made vacant. The clash of the coin on the plate impresses the spectators with the fact that the coins are real and enhances this brilliant effect.
This little stratagem should be used occasionally in any manipulative effect with coins.
Some difficulty will be found at first in keeping the coins in a vertical position as they roll from finger to finger, but the effect is well worth the practice required. The production of coins in this manner is one of the finest effects in coin magic.
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