Edge Grip Variation 1
Easy Coin Magic: 60+ Effects To Choose From • 3m 27s
Ben demonstrates two versions of the Edge Grip, another classic coin concealment from way back when. The first version has you clip the coin between the tips of your thumb and middle finger, where a view of its position has been obstructed. To really sell the move, you'll need another coin to draw attention to and explain your awkward hand positioning with. The second version of this move, which has gained more popularity in recent years thanks to the Hawaiian magician Kainoa Harbottle, clips the coin further back than the previous. This gives the move a more natural look that is easier to sell to an audience.
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