Coin Through Glass

The Skill: Visual Penetration

This effect lets you make a coin travel through a solid glass surface into a container. It’s a clean, visual piece of magic that happens right in front of your audience. Because it uses a simple gimmick, you can focus entirely on your performance and the reactions instead of struggling with difficult finger moves.

How It's Taught

Julio breaks this down into the core mechanics of the setup and the performance. You'll learn how to hold the coins to hide the third, "secret" coin without looking suspicious. He emphasizes keeping your handling casual so the audience doesn't suspect anything extra is going on. The lesson covers the full sequence, from the initial display to the clean-up.

What Level Is This For

This is a beginner-friendly routine. You don't need years of practice to pull this off. If you can hold a few coins between your fingers and learn a simple vanish, you can perform this. The focus here is on natural movement and timing, which are skills every magician should practice regardless of their level.

About the Instructor

Julio Ribera is a professional magician and educator who specializes in making complex-looking magic easy to learn. He is known for his direct, practical teaching style that helps students start performing immediately.

What's Included

• The Setup: Using one large coin and two smaller coins to create the illusion.
• Handling: How to display the coins cleanly so they look like a normal pair.
• The Penetration: Tips for the "hit" that sells the illusion of the coin passing through glass.
• The Clean-up: How to ditch the extra coin naturally while your audience is distracted by the props.
• Prop Advice: Why using an inexpensive specialty container makes this effect much easier to manage.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long until I can perform this for friends?
You can get the handling down in a single practice session. Once you feel comfortable hiding the third coin behind the larger one, you're ready to go.

Do I need special coins for this?
No. While Julio uses Chinese coins, you can use any coins you have at home. As long as you have one slightly larger coin and two smaller ones, the method works perfectly.

What if my hands are small?
The "finger palm" used in the clean-up is very standard and works for almost any hand size. You just need to find a natural pocket or surface to ditch the coin while everyone is looking at the glass.

Is this easier with certain glasses?
Using a standard, clear glass cup makes the penetration look most visual. You don't need a fancy glass, just something that allows the audience to see the coin inside clearly.