I'm going to make this coin vanish. But if I cover like this, you'll think that I'm
using sleight of hand. So, I'll cover it with... this salt shaker. In fact to make it
even more difficult, I'll cover the shaker with this napkin.
All I have to do is snap and the coin disappears. Maybe not. Oh, that's right.
I have to say the magic words abracadabra and then snap and the coin....
It's not a very good trick anyway so let's just forget it.
I'd better leave one of my salt shakers here or they might not let me come
back again.
Èï÷­ÔﺠÔõôïòéáì
Call attention to the coin on the table, cover it with your hand, remove it,
then cover it with the salt shaker. Take the napkin and press it over the
shaker. Notice how it forms a shell which maintains the shape.
The first time you lift the shaker, squeeze it, lift, drop your hand to the table
then replace it over the coin. Remember that you have to say the magic
words. Squeeze, lift then drop your hand to the rear edge of the table. As
your hand hits the table, release pressure and allow the shaker to drop into
the lap. Click on Building Blocks for more details. Immediately raise your right
hand and bring the napkin over the coin.
Raise your left hand and squash the napkin flat. As you do this drop your
right hand to your lap. Lift the napkin with your left hand to show the coin is
still there. While the attention is focused on the coin grab the shaker with
your right hand, move it under your coat and apparently remove it from the
left inside jacket pocket.
Here is the same sequence of actions exposed and at full speed.
Èï÷­ÔﺠÔéðó
This is an ideal effect to perform in an impromptu situation. It requires a bit of acting when you look for an object to cover the coin with, spot the shaker and decide to use that.
The first sequence establishes the action. When you uncover the coin the second time, look down at it, then up at the audience. They will follow your eyes.
The shaker is lapped as the hand momentarily touches the table edge. Notice how you lean back as you lap the shaker and move forward as you re-cover it. You lean back again and drop the right hand to the lap after smashing the napkin in a relaxing motion, as if the effect is over.
If you wish, you can just bring the shaker from under the table as if you pushed it through.
Notice the entire sequence is a series of coordinated flowing actions.
Ðòïðó
1 coin, preferably a half dollar or silver dollar
1 salt shaker
1 paper napkin
Âõéìäéîç Âìïãë ­ Ìáððéîç
The art of lapping was popularized by the late Tony Slydini. The leg position
is crucial. Cross the legs at the ankles. Raise up on the toes and press your
legs together. You may find it helpful to put a small towel or cloth over your
