{"id":55933,"date":"2016-04-26T11:32:02","date_gmt":"2016-04-26T16:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/?p=55933"},"modified":"2021-06-02T14:06:57","modified_gmt":"2021-06-02T19:06:57","slug":"cool-uncle-tricks-how-to-pull-a-coin-from-someones-ear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beta.artofmanliness.com\/leisure\/games-tricks\/cool-uncle-tricks-how-to-pull-a-coin-from-someones-ear\/","title":{"rendered":"Cool Uncle Tricks: How to Pull a Coin from Someone&#8217;s Ear"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55936 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Coin-from-Ear-2.jpg\" alt=\"How to pull a coin from someone's ear magic trick.\" width=\"900\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Coin-from-Ear-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Coin-from-Ear-2-768x672.jpg 768w, https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Coin-from-Ear-2-320x280.jpg 320w, https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Coin-from-Ear-2-640x560.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pulling a coin out of someone&#8217;s ear may very well be the most quintessential uncle trick; no cool uncle&#8217;s repertoire is complete without it.&nbsp;Though simple, this sleight of hand maneuver is only truly impressive when your execution is flawless. So, make sure to practice your magic moves in front of a mirror to work your craft before you try it with a real niece or nephew.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>With a coin in your left hand, pretend to transfer it to your right hand while rotating your palm down.<\/li>\n<li>Hold onto the coin by pinching it between your thumb and index finger. Close right hand around the imaginary coin.<\/li>\n<li>Distract the audience by having them blow onto your right fist. Let your left hand, with the coin inside, relax at your side.<\/li>\n<li>Act like you notice something behind their left ear.<\/li>\n<li>Bring your left hand up behind the ear, keeping your palm facing away from them.<\/li>\n<li>Switch the coin to your fingertips, brush it gently against the ear, and show it the audience.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Like this illustrated guide? 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