Charming Chinese Challenge - Y3C
Master the Charming Chinese Challenge with this versatile collection of coin and ribbon routines. Learn both impromptu sleight-of-hand versions and professional methods using an extra coin for cleaner phases.
Charming Chinese Challenge - Y3C
Master the Charming Chinese Challenge with this versatile collection of coin and ribbon routines. Learn both impromptu sleight-of-hand versions and professional methods using an extra coin for cleaner phases.
5 Lessons
Master the Charming Chinese Challenge
Imagine you're at a dinner table. You take three coins with holes in the middle and thread them onto a ribbon. One by one, those coins melt right through the ribbon while people are watching from inches away. It looks like real magic because there鈥檚 no place for the coins to hide.
Why the Extra Coin Makes it Cleaner
In this course, Yago Turia teaches you two ways to handle the routine. The first version uses a hidden fourth coin. This "extra coin" method is what professionals often use because it lets you show the coins very clearly before they escape. Yago shows you exactly where to hide that extra coin鈥攚hether it's in your pocket or on your lap鈥攁nd how to bring it into play without anyone noticing.
How to Perform the Impromptu Version
If you don't want to carry an extra coin, Yago also teaches a version using just three coins and a ribbon. You'll learn the Click Pass, which uses the sound of the coins hitting each other to trick the audience's ears. This version is great because you can do it anytime someone hands you some coins and a piece of string or a shoelace.
Visual Links and Spectator Escapes
The course goes beyond just making coins fall off a string. You'll learn how to visually "link" two coins onto the ribbon at the same time. Yago also teaches a phase where the spectator holds both ends of the ribbon themselves. Even with their hands on the ends, the coin still escapes. It鈥檚 a moment that makes people think you鈥檝e actually broken the laws of physics.
Is This Right for Your Skill Level?
This is a "step-up" project. If you can already do a basic finger palm, you鈥檒l have a head start. Yago breaks the moves down into small, manageable steps. You鈥檒l need to practice the "pinch" and the timing of the releases, but you don't need to be a world-class sleight-of-hand artist to make this look good. It鈥檚 perfect for the amateur who wants a solid, 3-minute routine that gets big reactions.
About Yago Turia
Yago is a close-up specialist who focuses on making magic look effortless. He doesn't just show you the moves; he explains the rhythm and the "why" behind every finger position. He鈥檚 known for taking classic effects and making them more practical for real-world use.
What's Included in Y3C
- The Extra Coin Routine: A full three-phase routine where coins reappear in the spectator's hand.
- The Impromptu Method: How to do the whole thing with just three coins and no setup.
- The Click Pass: A specific technique to make the audience "hear" a coin enter your hand.
- Lapping Techniques: How to use your lap to ditch extra coins while seated.
- The Stroke Method: A way to make a coin escape while a spectator holds the ribbon.
- Ring-on-Rope Adaptation: A classic move modified specifically for Chinese coins.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long until I can actually use this?
You can learn the basic moves in an afternoon, but you'll want to practice the "flow" for a week or two. The goal is to make the escapes look smooth, not jerky.
What if I have small or large hands?
Since you are using Chinese coins (which are usually a specific size) and a ribbon, hand size doesn't matter much. The ribbon actually helps hide the "work" in your hands.
Do I need special coins?
You need Chinese coins with a hole in the center. Any standard set of magic Chinese coins will work perfectly with the techniques Yago teaches.
Is this easier if I'm sitting down?
Yago teaches both seated and stand-up versions. Sitting down lets you use "lapping" to get rid of coins, which makes the magic look even cleaner, but the stand-up versions are just as strong.
Master the Charming Chinese Challenge
Imagine you're at a dinner table. You take three coins with holes in the middle and thread them onto a ribbon. One by one, those coins melt right through the ribbon while people are watching from inches away. It looks like real magic because there鈥檚 no place for the coins to hide.
Why the Extra Coin Makes it Cleaner
In this course, Yago Turia teaches you two ways to handle the routine. The first version uses a hidden fourth coin. This "extra coin" method is what professionals often use because it lets you show the coins very clearly before they escape. Yago shows you exactly where to hide that extra coin鈥攚hether it's in your pocket or on your lap鈥攁nd how to bring it into play without anyone noticing.
How to Perform the Impromptu Version
If you don't want to carry an extra coin, Yago also teaches a version using just three coins and a ribbon. You'll learn the Click Pass, which uses the sound of the coins hitting each other to trick the audience's ears. This version is great because you can do it anytime someone hands you some coins and a piece of string or a shoelace.
Visual Links and Spectator Escapes
The course goes beyond just making coins fall off a string. You'll learn how to visually "link" two coins onto the ribbon at the same time. Yago also teaches a phase where the spectator holds both ends of the ribbon themselves. Even with their hands on the ends, the coin still escapes. It鈥檚 a moment that makes people think you鈥檝e actually broken the laws of physics.
Is This Right for Your Skill Level?
This is a "step-up" project. If you can already do a basic finger palm, you鈥檒l have a head start. Yago breaks the moves down into small, manageable steps. You鈥檒l need to practice the "pinch" and the timing of the releases, but you don't need to be a world-class sleight-of-hand artist to make this look good. It鈥檚 perfect for the amateur who wants a solid, 3-minute routine that gets big reactions.
About Yago Turia
Yago is a close-up specialist who focuses on making magic look effortless. He doesn't just show you the moves; he explains the rhythm and the "why" behind every finger position. He鈥檚 known for taking classic effects and making them more practical for real-world use.
What's Included in Y3C
- The Extra Coin Routine: A full three-phase routine where coins reappear in the spectator's hand.
- The Impromptu Method: How to do the whole thing with just three coins and no setup.
- The Click Pass: A specific technique to make the audience "hear" a coin enter your hand.
- Lapping Techniques: How to use your lap to ditch extra coins while seated.
- The Stroke Method: A way to make a coin escape while a spectator holds the ribbon.
- Ring-on-Rope Adaptation: A classic move modified specifically for Chinese coins.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long until I can actually use this?
You can learn the basic moves in an afternoon, but you'll want to practice the "flow" for a week or two. The goal is to make the escapes look smooth, not jerky.
What if I have small or large hands?
Since you are using Chinese coins (which are usually a specific size) and a ribbon, hand size doesn't matter much. The ribbon actually helps hide the "work" in your hands.
Do I need special coins?
You need Chinese coins with a hole in the center. Any standard set of magic Chinese coins will work perfectly with the techniques Yago teaches.
Is this easier if I'm sitting down?
Yago teaches both seated and stand-up versions. Sitting down lets you use "lapping" to get rid of coins, which makes the magic look even cleaner, but the stand-up versions are just as strong.