How to Perform Coins Through Table

You sit at a table with three coins. You place one hand underneath and cover the coins on top with your other hand. One by one, the coins melt through the solid wood and clink into your waiting hand below.

Why the Shell Makes it Easy

This routine uses a coin shell to do the heavy lifting. The shell lets you hide one coin inside another, so your friends think they see three coins when there are actually four. By using the table as a barrier, you create a moment where the audience hears the coin land in your bottom hand at the exact second it "vanishes" from the top. That sound is what makes the magic feel real.

What You'll Learn

Jose Arcario shows you how to handle the coins so they never look cramped or suspicious. You'll learn how to "unnest" a coin from the shell smoothly and how to use the edge of your palm to hide the extra coin. He breaks down the timing of the "clink"—that specific sound that tells your audience the coin just passed through the wood.

You'll also learn a clever way to finish the routine. Jose teaches a rubbing vanish where the last coin seems to dissolve into the table. He explains a specific trick for flipping the shell so it slides easily across your mat, making the final move look effortless. You don't need to be a master of sleight of hand to make this look great.

About Jose Arcario

Jose Arcario is an award-winning magician who specializes in "micromagic." He is known for his precision with coins and even designs his own professional magic props. He competed at FISM, the world championships of magic, representing Spain.

What's Included

• The "unnesting" move to secretly release a coin from the shell
• How to use the clink of the coins to sell the effect
• Using the edge of your palm to cover the shell
• The rubbing vanish to make the last coin disappear
• How to flip the shell secretly so it slides better on a mat
• A full walkthrough of the three-coin sequence

Frequently Asked Questions

What props do I need?
You need three regular coins and one matching expanded shell.

Can I do this standing up?
This specific version uses your lap for the final vanish, so it's best to do it while sitting at a table.

Is it hard to learn?
If you know the basics of a "Coins Across" routine, you'll pick this up fast. Even if you're new to coins, the shell does most of the hard work for you.

What angles work for this?
It is great for people sitting right in front of you or slightly to the sides. Just make sure no one is looking directly under the table.