The Beggar (First Method)

Three half dollars and one penny are shown. A penny is given to a beggar but the magician still has three silver coins and a penny. This is repeated, but three silver coins and a penny remain. This is repeated, but now the magician has only one silver coin so they beg for the return of the pennies.

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Sawa's Library of Magic: Volume...

pg. 36

Richard Kaufman · 1988

Record created September 20th 2025 by GreggTobo

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