H C Instructions

Thanks for purchasing Hopping Coins!

In your set you should have TWO shells that nest together. and a regular 10p. You will also require three matching coins.

 

 History of the effect:

There have been many versions of this effect over the years using many variations of coins since its original conception in 1967.

These include versions by Bob Swadling, Mark Mason, Magic Cavern, Alakazam, TCC.

Other names included Hopping Halves, Hopping Halve Sun and Moon, Reoccurring Coins

We can trace the original idea back to 1967 and Jim Boyds "Confusing Coins"

 

PLEASE NOTE - If the video wont play, click the "Watch on Youtube" in the bottom right corner of each video.

FULL PERFORMANCE VIDEO 1

 

FULL PERFORMANCE VIDEO 2

 

EXPLANATION

EASY SWITCH

Another way to switch the real £2 coin for the gimmick:

Start with the shell nested in one of your pockets. Bring out and show the three regular coins and have them examined by the spectator if you wish. Explain that in a moment you are going to remove one coin and place it in your pocket and its important for the spectator to pay attention to which coins are left, so you are going to "test" them before you start. As you say this, remove the £2 coin from your hand and place it in the pocket with the "nest". Ask the spectator which two coins are now left? They will say the 2p and 10p, you say "Yes, excellent". Leave the real coin and bring back out the "nest" and place this back into your hand. You have now switched in the gimmick and you can carry on as Chris explained in the video.

 

BONUS EXTRA IDEAS

EXTRA ROUTINE and Eddie Gibson self working switch (EASY SWITCH)