An Easy Way to Do the Vanish a Quarter Magic Trick

Stand next to the spectator. It doesn't matter which way you face.

Show the viewer the quarter that you are holding between your thumb and fingers of your dominant hand or borrow one from him. If you use the spectator's quarter, it is easier for him to believe it is not a trick coin.

Hold your non-dominant hand with the palm facing upward and open, according to The Magic Teacher website.

Move your dominant hand to the top of your head. This is where you will begin the arc in which you move your hand down and into the open palm of your non-dominant hand.

Speak to the spectator by talking about how you are going to make the coin disappear. This will help to distract him. Tell him he will have to guess whether the quarter is heads or tails at the end.

Open your hand while it is touching your head so that the coin drops easily into your hair. Practicing in front of a mirror before doing the trick to someone will help you perfect this part.

Move your hand quickly down and hard into your open palm, then make a fist with the hand that appears to now have the quarter.

Ask the viewer to guess whether the quarter is heads or tails. Once he does, open your fist to show him that both hands are empty.

Tip your head backward when the viewer is not watching and allow the coin to tumble to the floor or simply remove it when the viewer looks away. If the viewer is going to stay with you for a few minutes, you might want to be wearing a hooded sweatshirt or lightweight jacket. This way you can tilt your head slightly backward and allow the coin to fall into the hood.