Fix a Coin Toss
A minor disagreement can often be settled with a simple coin toss. There are times when you would like to know the outcome before the coin is flipped. You can use this simple device to win a coin toss every time.
Steps
- Choose an ordinary coin and show it to your victim. Let them see the head and tails.
- Set the coin in position to flip.
- Say, "Heads, I win. Tails, you lose." just as the coin is flipped.
- Declare yourself as the winner, "Heads, I win." if the result is heads.
- Declare your victim as the loser, "Tails, you lose." if the result is tails. If your victim objects, let him toss the coin as you say, "Heads, I win. Tails, you lose."
Tips
- This trick may only work on the gullible, weak and innocent. It generally succeeds with children.
- Don't give them time to think about it afterward. Just hurry to what you won.
- Speak confidently and act promptly.
Warnings
- This is generally thought of as cheating and could leave you with a very annoyed friend.
- Most people over the age of 7 already know this trick.
Things You'll Need
- Coin
- Confidence
