Here is how to do a classic magic maneuver, the French Drop. It’s a classic in most coin magic. It seems easy but will require much practice to have it appear seamless and simple. And the most important rule is to never reveal to your audience what you’ve just done. Confidence, like in all magic tricks is the key. This will help you relax and guide your audience right where you want them. So, here’s how to do the French Drop.
Have an audience member give you a coin. A quarter works really well, or even a half dollar. If no one has one, you can use your own. Remember, it’s always best to use a prop given to you by an audience member. That way the rest of the audience doesn’t suspect that the magic is happening because of some magic prop that you provide.
Hold the coin out between your thumb and first two fingers. Show it to the audience. Now, appear to pass the coin from your left hand to your right hand. This is where the practice comes in. Here’s how to do it seamlessly: Hold your left hand, which is holding the coin, with your thumb on top and your fingers underneath. Reach toward the coin with your right hand so that your thumb goes behind the coin, and you fingers in front. Your fingers will obscure your audience’s view of the coin. Now relax your thumb that is holding the coin, allowing the coin to drop down into the palm of your left hand. Continue grasping with your right hand so that to your audience it appears that you have grabbed the coin with your right hand.
Use misdirection by gazing at your right hand. Palm the coin in your left hand and gentle lower your arm in a relaxed state to your side. Now, wiggle your fingers of your right hand and show it empty. The audience will think the coin actually vanished!
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