This is an amazing trick. Simple, requires no complicated moves or sleights. However, what is
required is perhaps 30 to 45 minutes of practice just to get your routine down. My technique, for
whatever it’s worth is to start out by using the eraser end of the pencil to point to the penny,
paper and glass of water. Then, as I explain, “to keep an eye on the penny,” and that I’m going to
trace the image of the coin onto the paper, I then turn the pencil end over end much like a baton so
that I am in position to perform the tracing. I have found, that by maneuvering the pencil end over
end in plain view does not draw suspicion because that’s what the audience expects when the magician
explains he’s going to trace the image of the coin onto the paper. Certainly, you’ll come up with
your own technique to fit your personal style. Bottom line: With a little effort, you will look good
and your audience will be left speechless and befuddled.
Very Deceptive, No Sleights Required
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