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There are a few different ways you can palm a coin when performing magic tricks. Palming a coin refers to how you hold the coin to conceal it. Palming is the foundation of many coin magic tricks so it is something you need to be able to do easily. A good magician will learn all the different ways of palming a coin and keep them in his repertoire. By knowing the different ways of doing this, you will be able to make changes on-the-fly depending on your audience.

When first starting out, experiment with different types of coins to find the ones that suit your hand. Children and teenagers will probably do better with smaller coins. Don’t feel that you can only use coins from your own currency. As an example, the British penny has a good weight and being copper contrasts well with the US silver dollar. You should be able to purchase coins from other countries at any good coin shop.

Remember, palming a coin is about muscle memory. You need to train the muscles on what to do so they remember is without you thinking about it. This only comes from practice and repetition. The more comfortable you are doing something, the easier it becomes.