Shell Three Fly
What the Shell Three Fly Looks Like
You hold three coins at your fingertips in one hand. One by one, the coins jump across to your other hand. Sometimes they fly visibly through the air, and other times they move invisibly, ending with all three coins clearly held in your second hand.
Why This Version Works
Most "Three Fly" routines are difficult because they rely on heavy finger palms that can make your hands look cramped or suspicious. This version uses a coin shell to do the hard work for you. The shell lets you hide a coin in plain sight, so your hands always look open and natural. Because the shell handles the "extra" coin, you can focus on the magic instead of worrying about dropping anything. You'll love the moment the first coin "travels" while your hands are inches apart—it looks like real magic.
What You'll Learn
Yago Turia breaks down the entire routine into simple steps. You'll learn how to handle the shell so it never looks like you're hiding anything. He shows you a specific "pressure" technique to pop a coin out of the shell smoothly, which is much easier than trying to pry them apart with your fingernails.
The lesson also covers the "invisible-visible" sequence. This is where you trick the audience's expectations by changing how the coins move. You'll learn the exact hand positions and timing to make the transfers look impossible. By the end, Yago teaches you how to "nest" the coins back together so you can show three solid coins and end the trick completely clean.
About Yago Turia
Yago Turia is a close-up specialist known for creating practical, worker-style magic. He focuses on teaching moves that look beautiful but don't require years of grueling practice to master.
What's Included
- How to set up the shell and coins for the start
- The French Drop ditch for the first travel
- Using pressure to un-nest coins vertically
- The "Top Coin" display to keep everything clear
- How to switch coins between hands naturally
- A subtle way to end clean with three solid coins
Frequently Asked Questions
What props do I need?
You will need three matching coins (like half dollars or Chinese coins) and one matching coin shell.
Is this hard to learn?
It’s much easier than the version without a shell. If you can hold a coin between your thumb and fingers, you can do this. The shell takes away the need for difficult "muscle pass" or "finger palm" transfers.
Can I do this surrounded?
Yes. Yago shows you the specific angles to hold your hands so the "secret" side of the shell is never seen by your audience.
How much practice does this take?
You can learn the mechanics in about an hour. You'll want to spend a few days practicing in front of a mirror to make the "flights" look smooth and consistent.