Hopping Half Routine

What You'll Be Able to Do

You'll learn to perform a clean, baffling coin routine where a silver and copper coin jump between your palm and your pocket. By the end, you'll be able to make the coins vanish from your closed fist, leaving your spectator with nothing but a mystery.

How It's Structured

Julio breaks this down into two parts: a performance demonstration and a clear, step-by-step technical breakdown. He explains how the gaffed coins fit together and guides you through the simple physical motions required to hide the gimmicks in plain sight.

What's the Difficulty

This routine is perfect if you're worried about complex finger work. It’s designed to be self-working because the coins do most of the heavy lifting for you. You don't need years of practice; you just need to learn how to handle the shells comfortably so they don't clink or separate at the wrong time.

About the Instructor

Julio Ribera is a veteran digital creator and magician who specializes in making professional-level close-up magic accessible. His teaching style focuses on practical application, showing you the "why" and "how" without getting bogged down in unnecessary theory.

What's Included

• The Setup: How to stack your shells for the routine.
• Handling: Managing the coins so they look natural in your palm.
• The "Déjà Vu" Sequence: A rhythmic approach to repeating the transposition.
• The Clean-up: How to finish with empty hands for a perfect vanish.
• Performance Tips: Keeping the edges of your shells hidden from the spectator's view.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I skip around or should I watch in order? Start with the performance to see the rhythm, then move to the explanation to learn the mechanics of the gaffs.
• How much practice between sections? Because this uses gaffed coins, you can learn the moves in a single session. Spend an hour practicing the "clean" displays so you don't reveal the shell edges.
• Is there a way to check if I'm doing it right? Film yourself from the spectator's perspective. If they can't see the shell edges when you show the coins, you're doing it right.
• What if I get stuck on one part? The most common issue is the shells separating. Focus on how you hold your hand when you move the coins—a relaxed grip is usually all you need to keep everything together.