Ahh Grasshopper, when you can grab the coin from my hand, you will be a master. Okay, so if you ever saw the old Kung-fu TV show, you know that Grasshopper had to grab grains of rice. Why nit-pick, this is still pretty good stuff. Have your victim hold a quarter in the palm of their hand. Hold your hand about eight inches above theirs and tell them that you can grab the quarter before they can close their hand. Offer to let them try first if they want. It may sound easy enough, but it is next to impossible if tried legitimately. Fortunately, you don't have to worry about such handicaps. Some people will think that the coin is still in their fist. If you want to make this a little more dramatic, ask them if they still have the coin before you open your hand to reveal your plunder. Stress how speed is important and how you have practiced for years. It can be very impressive if set up right. This is one that you will want to practice a bit first, but once you learn it, even when they see how you did it, you can still beat them. 
Here's how you do it: Cup your hand, palm downwards, about eight inches or so above theirs. Instead of grabbing the coin, sharply strike their hand with yours. This will make the quarter bounce up into your hand. Don't be too overt about it, you want it to seem like a natural part of just grabbing the coin.
Post a Comment