Transportation

By Richard Robinson The magician takes three small coins out of his pocket and drops them on the table. He puts two of the coins in his left hand, which close around them. He puts the third coin back in his pocket. He opens his left hand to show the third coin has magically traveled from his pocket to join the other two. Again putting the three coins on the table, he again places two in his left hand and the third in his pocket. Giving the left hand a slight shake, he opens the hand to show that it now holds three coins. Suggesting that perhaps those watching aren't quite following what's going on, he again places two coins in his left hand and one back in his pocket. Once the spectators confirm that seems to be the case, he opens his left hand to reveal one large coin, the three smaller coins having vanished completely. Transportation is a variation of the Two In The Hand, One In The Pocket routine. It is entirely impromptu, requiring only four small coins such as U.S. pennies or dimes and one larger coin for the finish. The four small coins should be in the same condition so one cannot be told from another. Setup The five coins are together in a pocket. It is best to keep them in a side coat or jacket pocket so the hand can move in and out of the pocket easily and quickly. Handling

Exposed view of the four coins taken out of the pocket by the right hand. Unseen by the spectators, the thumb holds back one of the coins. The right hand tilts over the left hand to release the three coins. The fourth coin is held back in the right hand as the spectators see the three coins for the first time. The three coins are displayed on the hand. Then the three coins are apparently placed in the right hand. In fact one of the three is held back in the left hand. The three coins are show in the right hand. The first of the three coins is put into the left hand, the fingers curled up to hide the coin already there. The second of the three goes into the left hand, which closes around it. The third visible coin goes into the pocket. The left hand is opened to show that it contains three coins. This two into the left hand, one into the pocket sequence is repeated. The third time around, the right hand leaves the small coin in the pocket and brings out the large coin finger palmed. The right hand picks up the first of the three coins from the table and displays it at the thumb and first finger tip. The right hand moves over the cupped left hand. The large coin is released from the finger palm and drops unseen into the left palm. The right hand apparently puts the first small coin into the left hand. The thumb slides the coin down off the first finger ... ... and onto the tip of the second finger. The thumb presses the coin against the ball of the second finger tip. The spectators' view (with the first finger raised slightly) shows the coin is hidden behind the thumb pressing against the second finger. The second coin is picked up from the table. The right hand again turns so the fingers are pointing up and goes to the left hand to deposit the coin. The coin held by the second finger and thumb is released to fall into a finger palm. The visible coin is brought down by the thumb behind the fingers until it clicks against the first coin. As the right hand comes out of the left hand the two coins are held by the curled in fingers. The third coin is picked up and the hand raised palm toward the spectators. The third coin is seen at the thumb and finger tip, the other two coins are hidden by the curled fingers. After the visible third coin and two palmed coins are put in the pocket, the left hand opens to reveal the large coin.

Routine The routine consists of three phases with the handling details varying slightly in each phase. In learning the routine it is a good idea to practice each phase independently and then run them together when rehearsing the presentation. 1. The right hand goes into the pocket and gathers up the four small coins, holding them in a loose finger palm with the hand partially open. Give the coins a shake as the hand comes out of the pocket so the coins spread slightly across the fingers. The back of the hand is towards the floor, the curled fingers hiding the coins from view. The palm up left hand is raised, the head turning to look at the hand. As this shift of focus takes place, the right thumb tip moves down on one of the coins to press it against the right fingers, then the right hand turns over so the three remaining coins fall into the open left hand. The left hand makes an up and down shaking motion, so the coins bounce on the hand. Once the coins are separated, the left thumb tip moves down onto one of the coins, pressing it against the fingers. At the same time the left hand turns over to the right, letting the coins fall into the right hand which turns up to receive them. Since there is already one coin in the right hand, to the spectators it appears that you've taken three coins from your pocket and tossed them from one hand to the other and back. The left hand drops away, the fingers curled in a bit to conceal the coin it holds. The right hand places the three coins on the table. The right hand picks up one coin and places it into the left hand which has come up to receive it. The right hand takes the second coin and places it in the left hand. The left fingers close around the coins. The right hand picks up the third coin from the table, closes loosely around it and goes into the pocket. Shift your focus to the closed left hand. Make a shaking motion with the left hand. As the right hand is coming out of the pocket with the finger palmed coin, open the left hand to show three coins in the hand. 2. Bounce the coins on the left palm until the coins are separated. The left hand now turns over to the right, the left thumb tip coming down on one of the coins to hold it against the fingers. The right hand moves up with its finger palmed coin to receive the coins from the left hand. The right hand opens out as the transfer is made so the spectators see three coins resting on the open right palm. Place the three coins on the table. The first phase handing is now repeated. The right hand picks up the first coin and drops it into the left hand. The right hand picks up the second coin and drops it into the left hand. The left hand closes around the two coins. The right hand picks up the third coin and goes to the pocket. When the right hand is in the pocket, it drops the coin and picks up the large coin in a loose finger palm. Again the loosely closed left hand shakes the coins and opens to reveal three coins. At the same time the right hand comes out of the pocket with the finger palmed coin. 3. The right hand goes over to the left hand and the right fingers collect up the three coins on the left palm, holding them by the finger tips and places them on the table. The right hand is kept palm down as it does this, hiding the finger palmed large coin. The right first finger and thumb pick up the first coin on the table. The coin is held at its edge by the tips of the first finger and thumb. The right hand moves over to the palm up left hand. As the right hand moves, the right fingers are brought together. Once the right fingers are behind the slightly curled up left fingers, the large coin is released to drop into the left palm. At the same time the right thumb slides the small coin over so it is held between the thumb and second finger tip. This leaves the first finger free and the small coin hidden completely by the pressed together tips of the thumb and second finger. Swing the right hand to the right to pick up the second coin from the table. As the right hand moves, the left fingers curl over the large coin to hide it. The right first finger tip and thumb now pick up the second coin from the table. This requires some practice since the thumb tip is pressed against the second finger tip holding a coin. Once the second coin is held at the thumb and first finger tip, revolve the right hand so the finger tips are up. The finger / coins position is the second coin is visible, held by the tips of the thumb and first finger. The first coin is held directly below it by the ball of the thumb and the tip of the second finger. The third and fourth finger are slightly open. From the front it appears that there is only one coin held by the thumb and first finger tips, the second finger curled in under it. The right hand moves to the left hand. The left fingers uncurl as the right hand turns fingers down. The right fingers are brought together and the hidden coin is released by the right second finger to fall into a finger palm. Then the visible coin is released to also fall into the finger palm. This will cause an audible click as if the two coins have been dropped into the left hand. The right hand moves away and the left hand closes, apparently around two small coins. The two coins should now be resting one on top of the other and held in finger palm at the bottom of the right third finger. The right hand picks up the last coin on the table between the thumb and first finger tips, then swings up so the palm of the hand is open and facing the spectators. Look directly at the coin at the finger tips. The right thumb and first finger extend up holding the coin. The other three right fingers are curled down, hiding the two finger palmed coins from view. This s quite deceptive. The right hand now goes to the pocket to gently deposit all the coins. The closed left hand is extended forward. The empty right hand comes out of the pocket. The left hand is opened slowly and then stops moving. The large coin is revealed resting on the left palm. Performance Notes To ensure a successful performance, the handling should be practiced for quite some time before doing the effect live. The sequence of events is convincing and at first the routine may seem easier than it actually is. Keep working on it until complete control is acquired for every move.