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[[File:Fig. 3 Magic Stanyon.jpg|thumb|right|Palming a coin, from early-20th century writings on magic by [[Ellis Stanyon]].]] |
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'''Palming''' is a technique for holding or concealing an object in |
'''Palming''' is a technique for holding or concealing an object in the hand. It is used frequently by [[Magic (illusion)|magician]]s to conceal a card, coin, or other object. When it is done skillfully, the hand containing the palmed object is perceived to be completely empty. |
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==Methods== |
==Methods== |
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A method for palming is known as a palm. These methods differ depending on the object intended to be concealed: its particular size, shape and flexibility. Any method of holding the object in the hand so that it cannot be directly seen by the spectators and such that the position of the hand does not arouse suspicion, i.e. the hand is perceived to be empty, can be used as a palm. |
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==Uses== |
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To palm a coin, the coin should be held between the muscle which forms the base of the thumb, and the fleshy portion of the side of the palm beneath the little finger. Slight lateral pressure should be used to hold the coin in place. From most angles, the hand should appear to be in a natural, relaxed position. A common misconception is that the coin should sit in the center of the palm, however, this is ineffective as the hand takes on a 'cramped' and 'cow-udder' shape. |
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| ⚫ | * ''Vanishing'' an object can be achieved by palming it. Used properly, the object will seem to have disappeared completely, and the performer's hands will appear to be empty.[[File:Card Palming.jpg|thumb|An example of card palming, where the card is hidden from view of the audience inside the magician's hands.]] |
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* ''Producing'' an object can also be achieved by reversing the action of palming. |
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* ''Transposing'' two different objects can be achieved by simultaneous vanish and production. |
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* ''Transforming'' similar to transposing, to make an object appear to change into a different type or colour. |
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==See also== |
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With practice, one can easily palm coins (and similarly shaped objects) of varying sizes. Smaller objects take more practice to palm naturally, however, and many people prefer to learn using the American [[Half dollar (U.S. coin)|half dollar]] coin. |
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* [[Miser's Dream]] |
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* [[Sleight of hand]] |
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* [[Tenkai palm]] |
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==References== |
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* [http://www.card-trick.com/sleights/palming_cards.htm Card Sleights] |
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Due to their size, playing cards are considerably more challenging to palm effectively than coins. Because of this, several different methods have been devised. |
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* [http://www.goodtricks.net/coin-palm.html Coin Sleights] |
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==External links== |
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*{{cite book|title=Modern Coin Magic|author=J.B.Bobo|publisher=Courier Dover Publications|year=1982}} |
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*'''Producing''' an object can also be achieved by palming it out of sight of the viewer, or after the object has been "vanished" into the palm. Proper handling can give the appearance of two empty hands, and can conceal the origin of the item. |
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*'''Transposing''' two different objects can be achieved by simultaneously releasing one item from a palm grip, while inserting another. In this way, a card or coin can be made to appear to change into a different type or color. |
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Latest revision as of 02:47, 24 April 2024
Palming is a technique for holding or concealing an object in the hand. It is used frequently by magicians to conceal a card, coin, or other object. When it is done skillfully, the hand containing the palmed object is perceived to be completely empty.
Methods
[edit]A method for palming is known as a palm. These methods differ depending on the object intended to be concealed: its particular size, shape and flexibility. Any method of holding the object in the hand so that it cannot be directly seen by the spectators and such that the position of the hand does not arouse suspicion, i.e. the hand is perceived to be empty, can be used as a palm.
Uses
[edit]Palming an object generally allows for one of four effects to take place:
- Vanishing an object can be achieved by palming it. Used properly, the object will seem to have disappeared completely, and the performer's hands will appear to be empty.
An example of card palming, where the card is hidden from view of the audience inside the magician's hands. - Producing an object can also be achieved by reversing the action of palming.
- Transposing two different objects can be achieved by simultaneous vanish and production.
- Transforming similar to transposing, to make an object appear to change into a different type or colour.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]External links
[edit]- J.B.Bobo (1982). Modern Coin Magic. Courier Dover Publications.
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