How to perform Six Bill Repeat

Effect: The performer counts six $50 bills, removes three bills, but when counted again, there are still six bills. This process is repeated several times, often accompanied by an amusing storyline.

Props Needed:

• Six play money bills, five of which are special envelope bills, each containing three extra bills. The tops of these envelope bills are cut diagonally for easy access to the extra bills.

Set-up:

1. Load each of the five envelope bills with three extra bills.

2. Arrange the bills with the diagonally cut side on top, placing the single extra bill above the stack of five gimmicked bills.

Performance:

1. Initial Count:

   • Remove the stack of bills from your pocket or wallet.

   • Count the bills from one hand to the other, clearly counting 1-2-3-4-5-6 bills. Transfer the single bill from the top of the stack to the bottom during the count. This places a gimmicked bill on top.

2. Removing Bills:

   • Remove the three extra bills from the topmost envelope, counting 1-2-3, and place them in your pocket or on the table.

3. Recounting:

   • Count the bills in your hand again to show there are still 1-2-3-4-5-6 bills left. As you count, bring another loaded envelope to the top of the stack.

   • Repeat this process five times, each time counting off and removing three bills, yet still having six bills remain.

Presentation Suggestions:

1. Spending Storyline:

   • "I sold my car worth $3000 for just $300 (count six $50 bills) and a good luck charm. This charm works because this money never runs out. I bought shoes for $150 (remove three bills), but when I counted my money, it was all still there! I then bought a suit, a radio, a watch, and still had all my money left. Each time I spent money, it magically came back."

2. Humorous Storyline:

   • "This is what I got paid for my last show (count six $50 bills). I put it in my wallet and went home. The next morning, my wife took my wallet and went shopping. She believes in sharing 50-50, so she counted the six bills, took three for herself to buy a hat, and left the remaining three. She saw a dress she liked, counted the money, and there were six bills again! She took three and bought the dress. This went on with shoes, a wig, a ring, and every time, there were still six bills left. She married me because she thinks magicians are for real; her 50-50s endure forever (wave three fifties in each hand)!"

Tips for Success:

• Always keep the flat side of the bills facing the audience, with the ends of the bills vertical to hide the extra thickness of the gimmicked bills.

• Practice the sleight of hand to ensure smooth and natural movements.

• Engage the audience with your story to keep their attention focused on the performance.