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Bob G Inner circle 3289 Posts 
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Hi folks,
This trick intrigues me and I'd like to learn it. It's on p. 101 of The Very Best of John Carey, and previously appeared in The Carey Files. The e-version of Very Best also includes access to a video performance and explanation. In one phase Carey does a click pass; does anyone know if this particular click pass has a name, and where I might find a detailed expanation of the move? I looked at the "clicks" in Michael Rubenstein's 3-DVD Encyclopedia, and it seemed -- to my untutored eye -- that the pass that Carey used wasn't included. Thanks as always for any help people can offer. Bob |
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Bob G Inner circle 3289 Posts
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P. S. The explanation of this click pass is terse, but, judging from the video, Carey seemingly tosses both coins simultaneously from one hand to the other; in fact, both coins are retained in the throwing hand. Thanks again...
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Bill Citino Special user Doylestown, PA 862 Posts
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Hi Bob,
Having read through the explanation just now, it appears this is more of a multi coin vanish than a click pass, per se. It certainly has click pass elements to it with the illusion of sound. I'm pretty confident there is a multi coin vanish in Bobo's. If you're looking at Doc's Encyclopedia of Coin Sleights, check out the vanish section for the multiple coin vanishes there. I believe you'd find what you're looking for. |
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NicholasD25 Special user 523 Posts
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Al Goshman was famous for that type of vanish with one or two coins. Check his salt shaker routine on YouTube and you’ll see how deceptive it can be.
I really like John Carey’s stuff, but the move is fairly obvious in his hands. |
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Bob G Inner circle 3289 Posts
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Thanks, Bill and Nicholas, I'll check these out.
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Bob G Inner circle 3289 Posts
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Hi again, Bill,
I appreciate your directing me to the relevant part of Rubenstein's Encyclopedia. That's clearly the right place. With luck (and lots of practice) I hope to perform the move well enough to deceive laypeople... By the way, you may remember directing me to th explanation of Mike Gallo's Gadabout. Beautiful, but I doubt I'll *ever* be ready for that one! Bob |
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Bill Citino Special user Doylestown, PA 862 Posts
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On Feb 11, 2026, Bob G wrote: I do remember! Keep at it Bob! You’ll get there. Happy to help in any way that I can as well. |
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Bob G Inner circle 3289 Posts
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Thanks, Bill, for your encouragement and your offer.
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Bob G Inner circle 3289 Posts
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Hi Bill (and others), I'ved been practicing the multi-coin vanish that you suggested. Do you have any suggestions about how to avoid noise *after* the coins are pretend-placed into the left hand? They tend to rattle against each other as I move my right hand back to the right, which kinda obviates the point of the sleight!
Thanks, Bob |
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NicholasD25 Special user 523 Posts
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On Apr 10, 2026, Bob G wrote: It’s a little difficult without having seen you do the move, but, a couple of suggestions: Don’t keep the right fingers too straight, as the the coins might bounce a little more. Let the right fingers relax into a natural curve. The coins should land pretty close to a finger palm position, allowing you to slightly grab them as the right hand moves away. |
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Bob G Inner circle 3289 Posts
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Thanks, ND, I'll try your ideas. If they don't help I'll post a video.
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