Money Money Money Trick Always End Up with the Cash

Money, Money, Money Trick Always End Up with the Cash. The Money, Money, Money trick allows you to make a game out of winning money, where spectators try to win a cash prize. The clever secret ensures that you, not the audience, always end up with the money in the end.

Money Money Money Trick Always End Up with the Cash

Overview

Effect: Five envelopes are shown, one containing a £5 note and the others holding slips of paper. Audience members have a chance to select an envelope, but no one wins the money except you.

Secret: You secretly mark the envelope with the money so that you can always keep track of it. After the envelopes are mixed, you subtly manipulate the process so that you are left with the envelope containing the cash.

Materials Needed

1. Five Envelopes: Plain, identical envelopes.
2. £5 Note: Or any small denomination bill.
3. Four Slips of Paper: These will be put in the other envelopes as decoys.
4. Pencil: Used to make a small dot on the money envelope.

Setup

1. Prepare the Envelopes:
   • Place the £5 note inside one envelope and a blank slip of paper in each of the other four.
   • Mark the envelope with the money using a discreet pencil dot, preferably on a corner where it won’t be noticed.
2. Mix the Envelopes:
   • Have someone from the audience mix the envelopes so they believe the envelopes are random. Retrieve the envelopes and subtly locate the one with the dot.
3. Position the Money Envelope:
   • Place the marked envelope (the one with the money) in the second position in the stack.

Performing the Money, Money, Money Trick

Step 1: Introduce the Game

1. Explain the Rules:
   • Tell the audience that four spectators will each get a chance to select an envelope, hoping to win the cash.

Step 2: Spell “MONEY” for Each Spectator

1. First Spectator:
   • Ask the first spectator to spell “M-O-N-E-Y” out loud. For each letter, move the top envelope to the bottom of the stack.
   • On the letter “Y,” give them the envelope that lands on it. This will not be the marked envelope.
2. Repeat for Three More Spectators:
   • Repeat the process three more times, spelling “MONEY” each time. Each spectator will receive an envelope, none of which contain the money.

Step 3: Reveal the Final Envelope

1. Hold onto the Marked Envelope:
   • After four spectators have chosen their envelopes, you are left with one final envelope – the one with the money.
2. Reveal the Outcome:
   • Invite each spectator to open their envelope and show the slips of paper inside.
   • Open your envelope last, revealing the £5 note, showing that you were the only one to win the money.

Why the Trick Works

1. Marked Envelope: The pencil dot allows you to always keep track of the money envelope.
2. Controlled Movement: By positioning the money envelope and following the spelling process, you can ensure that it remains with you in the end.

Tips for a Smooth Performance

1. Subtle Marking: Make sure your pencil dot is small and unobtrusive, and don’t let the audience examine the envelopes closely.
2. Confident Delivery: Keep the energy light and fun, as if you’re just playing a casual game.
3. Act Surprised: When you reveal the money in your envelope, act as though you’re as surprised as the spectators that you won.

Conclusion

The Money, Money, Money trick is a simple, interactive way to engage your audience with a bit of suspense and humor. By the end, the audience is entertained, and you’ve shown that sometimes, the magic lies in a well-crafted illusion!