MULTIPLYING MONEY

Everybody likes having plenty of money. Magic with money really grabs people’s attention. This trick will make the audience wish their money could multiply this fast!

You Need:

Six coins
Two popsicle sticks
Tape
A table and chair
A magic wand

Preparation and Performance:

First, create a secret pocket by taping the popsicle sticks to the bottom of the table as shown. The space between them should be a little smaller than the coins are wide. Be sure the pocket is near the side of the table you’ll be sitting at.
Next, slide one or two coins into the secret pocket made by the popsicle sticks. The gap between the sticks should allow you to easily get at the coins.
Start the performance by laying out the rest of the coins on the table. Tell your audience, “Making money is easy. I can make these coins multiply.” Ask a volunteer to count the coins on the table.
Now slide the coins off the edge of the table with one hand so they drop into your other hand.
At the same time, use your second hand to slide a coin out of the secret pocket as shown.
Close your hand around the coins, then wave your magic wand over your hand in a mystical way and say a few magic words. Finally, open your hand and have the volunteer recount the coins. The audience will be stunned when they see that the coins have multiplied!