The artist holds two sticks, one with a short string and the other with a long string. When the short string is pulled, it gets longer, while the long string gets shorter
The magician shows a small plastic or metal case. He puts a coin in it and closes the case.Then once the magician says a spell or taps it lightly—the coin disappears or transforms into something else when the case is opened.
The artist shows the audience a glass full of water. Then he covers it with a handkerchief. Then he removes the lid and the water turns into a yellow drink. Then he covers it again, this time it turns into a blue drink or a black drink. Then it turns into a red drink again. Finally it turns into water again.