How to Do the Shim Shell Quarter Coin Trick
This is an exciting illusion that changes one coin for another right in front of your eyes.
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You Will Need
- Small, thin magnet
- Shim shell gimmick quarter
- 2-euro coin
- Spectators
- Wristband or watch (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Conceal magnet
Conceal the magnet by palming it in your right hand or hiding it in your fingers before the trick.
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Hide the magnet inside a wristband or watch.
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Step 2
Place quarter in palm
Place the shim quarter in your left palm, faceup. The shim is magnetized and conceals a real two-euro coin underneath it.
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Step 3
Close hand
Wave your right hand over your left palm and assert that you will change a quarter into a two-euro piece right before their eyes.
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Step 4
Catch with magnet
Catch the quarter with the concealed magnet and discretely lower your right hand and pocket the coin.
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Step 5
Reveal
Reveal that the quarter has magically become a two-euro coin. Let your audience inspect the real euro.
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A real two-euro coin has lettering around the edge as a security measure to prevent counterfeiting.
