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From: ganetauk
Date: Tue Dec 31, 2002 11:46pm
Subject: grab coin
KUNG-FU COIN GRAB
Ahh Grasshopper, when you can grab the coin from my hand, you will be
a master. Okay, so if you ever saw the old Kung-fu TV show, you know
that Grasshopper had to grab grains of rice.
Why nit-pick, this is still pretty good stuff.
Have your victim hold a quarter in the palm of their hand. Hold your
hand about eight inches above theirs and tell them that you can grab
the quarter before they can close their hand. Offer to let them try
first if they want. It may sound easy enough, but it is next to
impossible if tried legitimately.
Fortunately, you don't have to worry about such handicaps.
Here's how you do it: Cup your hand, palm downwards, about eight
inches or so above theirs. Instead of grabbing the coin, sharply
strike their hand with yours. This will make the quarter bounce up
into your hand. Don't be too overt about it, you want it to seem like
a natural part of just grabbing the coin.
Some people will think that the coin is still in their fist. If you
want to make this a little more dramatic, ask them if they still have
the coin before you open your hand to reveal your plunder.
Stress how speed is important and how you have practiced for years.
It can be very impressive if set up right. This is one that you will
want to practice a bit first, but once you learn it, even when they
see how you did it, you can still beat them.
