Miser's Dream is a magic routine where the magician produces coins from the air (and often other places) and drops them into a receptacle they are holding, usually a metal bucket.
It has also been called "Aerial Treasury". It was invented in the 19th century and popularized by
T. Nelson Downs circa 1895.
The trick is considered a crowd-pleaser, with an easy to follow plot based on a common desire. Its secret method usually involves
palming
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 ...
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Selected Performers
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Al Flosso
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Jeff McBride
Jeff McBride (born September 11, 1959), also known as "Magnus", is an American magician and magic instructor. He is known for his sleight of hand skills and specializes in the manipulation of playing cards, coins, and other small objects. His s ...
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Penn & Teller
Penn & Teller, Penn Jillette and Teller, are American magicians, entertainers, and scientific skeptics who have performed together since the late 1970s. They are noted for their ongoing act that combines elements of comedy with magic.
The duo ha ...
(variation producing coins from a fish tank)
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Robert-Houdin
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T. Nelson Downs (using a hat)
See also
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Coin snatching
Coin snatching, often nicknamed the Chinese elbow trick, consists of a simple illusion in which a coin is placed on the elbow, the hand of the same arm is placed on the arm's shoulder, and the hand is swung forward to catch the coin. The trick can ...
References
Coin magic
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