Make Coins Jump Visibly with the Three Fly

You’re standing with a group of friends and you have three coins in your left hand. With a small shake, one coin vanishes and reappears in your right hand. You do it again, and they see the second coin actually fly through the air. By the time you're done, all three coins have traveled across, and your hands look empty except for the coins. It looks like a glitch in the Matrix.

How the Accordion Grip Keeps Your Magic Clean

Yago Turia breaks this down into two videos. First, you'll watch a real-speed performance so you know the rhythm and what the audience sees. Then, he spends ten minutes walking you through the "accordion" grip, the secret extra coin, and the three specific phases of the routine. He shows you the moves from the front and from your own perspective so you can follow along as you hold your own coins. You'll learn exactly how to hold the coins vertically so everyone in the room can see the magic happen.

Mastering the Finger Palm Switch

This routine is a step up from basic coin tricks, but it's very doable. You'll need to be comfortable with a finger palm—holding a coin secretly in your hand with your middle and ring fingers. The hardest part is the second coin, where you have to hide one coin and show another at the same time. Yago recommends starting with coins that don't have holes (like half dollars) so you don't accidentally show your secret coin through the hole. With a few afternoons of practice, you’ll have the moves down.

About Yago Turia

Yago is a specialist in close-up magic who knows how to make difficult moves look natural. He is great at explaining exactly where your fingers need to go so the coins don't clank together or fall. He focuses on the small details that make the coins look like they are truly jumping through space.

The Moves You'll Practice

• How to hide the extra coin in a finger palm
• The accordion grip to show three coins clearly at chest height
• The "retraction" move for the first coin's travel
• A "glitch" move to make the second coin jump visibly
• The "visible vs. invisible" gag to get a laugh and set up the finale
• A simplified ending if the main move feels too difficult
• How to use a French Drop to finish with only three coins left

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of coins do I need?
You can use any coins, but half dollars or similar-sized coins work best. Yago suggests avoiding Chinese coins with holes at first so you don't accidentally flash the secret coin through the center.

Can I do this standing up?
Yes. This is a "vertical" routine, meaning you hold the coins up high rather than on a table. It’s perfect for parties or standing in front of a small group.

How long does it take to learn?
You can understand the steps in about 20 minutes. To make it look smooth, you'll want to practice the transitions for a few days until your fingers feel steady.

What if I get stuck on the hard moves?
Yago teaches a "simpler" version of the final travel. This lets you perform the full routine for people while you continue to practice the more advanced version.