Jumping Coin

This mystery has become a “classic” of modern close-up magic. I first saw this performed in 1977. Many incarnations of it have been made throughout the years, and here is my treatment of this very visual effect. Below is the performance then watch the how-to video.

Employing four coins, four cards, and the audience’s polite attention. The coins, placed at four corners on the table, are covered with playing cards and magically assemble in one corner in an increasingly amazing manner. See the explainer video below.