CCC with Extra Coin

Ending the Trick in Their Hands

Imagine you’re sitting at a table with a few friends. You hand someone a ribbon and three Chinese coins. They thread the coins onto the ribbon themselves, so they know everything is fair. One by one, you make the coins melt right through the ribbon. For the finale, the last coin vanishes into thin air and joins the others inside your friend's closed hand. It's a complete routine that moves from your hands to theirs.

How Yago Teaches the Routine

Yago breaks this routine down into four detailed videos. He starts with a full performance so you can see the timing and the flow. Then, he walks you through the "dirty work." You’ll learn how to hide the extra coin, how to add it to the stack without anyone seeing, and how to handle the ribbon so it does most of the work for you. He even includes a dedicated video on the "lap ditch," which is a clean way to get rid of the extra coin while you're sitting down.

Is This Routine Right for You?

This is a great choice if you already know the basics of coin magic but want a structured routine that tells a story. It’s rated at a 40 out of 100 for difficulty. You should be comfortable with a finger palm and a French Drop before you start. The hardest part isn't the moves themselves—it's getting the rhythm of the ribbon right. If you can follow a few simple steps and practice the timing, you’ll be able to do this.

About Yago Turia

Yago Turia is a close-up specialist who focuses on making magic look effortless. He’s known for taking classic effects and finding the most efficient way to perform them. His teaching style is direct and focuses on the small details that make the secret moves invisible.

Everything You'll Learn

• How to secretly load the extra coin from your pocket or your lap
• The "hypnotize" gesture used to add the hidden coin to the stack
• How to display four coins as three so no one suspects a thing
• The finger palm switch used to pull the second coin off the ribbon
• Using a French Drop to make a coin "melt" through the string
• The lap ditch technique to clean up your hands while seated
• How to secretly drop three coins into a spectator's hand when they expect two
• The final vanish and "travel" sequence to end the routine

Common Questions About CCC

Can I do this standing up?
Yes, you can. While Yago teaches a "lap ditch" for when you're seated, he also explains how to finish the trick and put the extra coin in your pocket if you're standing.

What kind of ribbon do I need?
Any ribbon works, but Yago recommends one that is about double the length from your fingertips to your elbow. This gives you enough room to move the coins around without things getting tangled.

Do I need special Chinese coins?
You need four coins with holes in the middle. They don't have to be expensive. As long as they are a comfortable size for your hands, they will work perfectly.

Will people notice the extra coin?
No. Yago explains why people don't count the coins or notice the thickness of the stack. Because they just watched the spectator thread the coins, they aren't looking for a fourth one.