A trip to the seaside has become a staple of our summer. From dodging the showers to sandy ice creams, many of us have nostalgic memories of the beach. No trip to the seaside would be complete without a trip to the amusement arcades, and most of us will remember the joy of making our pocket money disappear into a hungry machine.

Whilst it is all too easy to make our coins disappear from our pockets, very few of us can make them reappear on demand. Yet, this enviable trick is a way that talented magicians have been amazing audiences for centuries.

In this episode we delve into the fascinating world of games and magic. Join us on our trip to the coast to play on the best collection of old penny arcade machines in the country and as we talk to one of the nation’s top magicians to see why coins are perfect for illusions.