Coin magic is the universal phrase for illusions using one or more coins, which are maneuvered so as to trick and mystify the spectators. It is well received by nearly every audience and all ages, and it is highly esteemed by magicians. A great deal of inventiveness has gone into developing each effect in the great diversity of coin tricks available in books on magic, but a large amount of them can be condensed to a small number of fundamentals - for instance vanishes, productions and palms, but no self-working tricks - united in some order to create the desired result.

Coin magic is frequently perceived as a tricky branch of the art. Learners of coin magic frequently have a disappointing start, as they discover that they are "caught" performing their sleights. The routine used in coin magic is of the greatest significance. The patter narrative is tied in strongly with the routine. Make use of the magical gesture as a misdirection device.

One of the grand magical gestures to make a coin disappear is to have one positioned in your hand, then make some passes over it with your other hand, and then make it vanish. Another good magic trick is to make a coin disappear and resurface in the spectator's hand. Even simple coins can vanish, but there are also magic coins that you can pick up online to get you started.

This type of magic can be plenty of fun, even if you're just doing it to astound your family and friends. Some popular sleight of hand tricks are The Classic Palm, The Finger Palm, Classic Palm Vanish, Biting Coin, Palm Transfers, The Utility Switch, Folding Coin and Coin Switches. The best dimensions of the coin you will use while performing coin magic will be determined by the size of your hands and fingers.