Step up your magic game with Modern Coin Magic, the ultimate guide to learning and performing astounding coin tricks. Take control of the crowd and perform illusions they'll never forget.
The most complete treatise on sleight-of-hand coin conjuring, including best traditional methods and modern innovations. Guides you systematically from basic techniques, through integrated tricks to complete routined acts, 18 in all. 510 clear illustrations by Nelson C. Hahne. The best manual for amateurs, an encyclopedic source for professionals. Master 116 expert-level coin sleights, including palms, flips, switches, change-over, steals, cuffing, sleeving, and other sleight-of-hand techniques with this easy-to-follow manual. Unlock 236 mind-blowing tricks guaranteed to amaze anyone—from casual observers to seasoned magic fans. Learn routines perfected by legendary magicians like Robert-Houdin, Professor Hoffman, and the greatest of all coin conjurers—T. Nelson Downs, adapted for modern audiences by J.B. Bobo. Enjoy step-by-step guidance, with 510 illustrations simplifying even the most complex techniques. Impress with coin tricks requiring special devices or that need no special gadgets—just your hands, a coin, and confidence. Perfect for beginners looking to start their magical journey or pros seeking the definitive reference tool. A great party gift for amateur and professional conjurers during birthdays, holidays, or any occasion. With Modern Coin Magic, you don’t just learn tricks, you create moments of pure astonishment. Order now and become the magician everyone remembers!
I read half of this, and finished off the rest on DVD. The DVD is better because you can visualize what is happening. Overall a comprehensive introduction, and I've already befuddled some friends.
This is one of those books that should be on the shelf of any magician, regardless of if they do coin magic normally or not. It is THE reference book to coin magic.
This book is great for beginning to advanced coin magicians, and includes all the fundamental slights, passes, and vanishes you need in order to put together a routine. It also includes routines of it's own, along with the structure of a script for each one. I really enjoyed this book, although I struggle to put in the time needed on some of the slights for one small trick, especially when it seems like I will never get it or never need to use it.
Good material for those interested in coin magic, but a tough slog reading. The book would benefit immensely from an update to modern language usage and additional illustrations. Each trick required a half-dozen read-throughs to figure out the instructions. A few remained indecipherable. I ended up purchasing the DVD set to help with the material.
With the videos and online instruction currently available, I fear this book is destined for the out of print category.
The #1 book on learning coin magic. In fact, it is the book I would recommend above all others to give a beginning magician the tools he needs to become proficient in coin magic.