Terrific video. It's what motivated me to purchase Dr. Rubinstein's Coin Magic. Having purchased Bobo's, Kaufman's Roth's Expert Coin Magic, and Dr. Rubinstein's Coin Magic, I later discovered Al Schneider Magic (because I wanted to learn The Matrix). Al Schneider Magic contains all the material from Al Schneider on Coins, plus card magic, and cups and balls routines. Knowing what I know now, from the perspective of a coin beginner, I'd buy Al Schneider Magic (or Al Schneider on Coins) before before Coin Magic, which I think is geared more toward intermediate to advanced coin workers.
Two books I learned a lot from when starting out are “Introduction to Coin Magic” by Shigeo Futagawa (1978) and the chapters“Hand Magic with Coins” and “The Miser’s Dream, and Other Great Coin Tricks” in “The Amateur Magician’s Handbook” by Henry Hay (1950 and later reprintings). On retrospect, they were both what I needed when I needed them.
Great video Rick. I actually started with Self Working Coin Magic by Fulves and Modern Coin Magic DVD set. I feel the videos show the nuances that have to be seen instead of just read. Once you understand the nuances the books are your best bet. Thanks again for the info!
This video is sorely needed. As someone just getting into coin magic, it's so hard to find a video recommending books that even touches coin magic, let alone focuses solely on it. I recently got a hold of Roth's Expert Coin Magic and am currently working my way through that, but I'm putting basically all the books you mentioned on my tbr. So, thanks for this. I don't have an interesting first book sadly, but I really love the coin material in Stars of Magic, especially Bertram's Passing the Half-Bucks, which I adapted and use all the time.
I think the best place to start is a beginner's book. The books that come to mind is the Secrets of Alkazar by Allen Zola Kronzek, The Magic Book by HarryLorayne and of course the Complete Course in Magic by Mark Wilson. 1. The Secrets of Alkazar It only has one coin trick in it- Coins Through Table. It is very well taught with many subtleties and misdirection. 2. The Magic Book- teaches Bobo Switch, 3 Retention vanishes and only uses the finger palm. Then there are fantastic tricks like Copper/Silver in the spectator's hand, Coins Across, Coins Through Table, Sympathetic Coins and a version of Chinese Classic from Dai Vernon's Book of Magic. The coin section is so good. 3. The Complete Course in Magic- versions of Vernon's Expansion of Texture, Coins Through Table, Coins Across, Continuous Coins and so many more. These books are much better to begin with, before getting into Bobo's. That is obviously only my opinion, but I found this an easier route to follow. The David Roth book is fantastic and is well complimented with his videos. Also don't sell yourself short, your videos are amazing. Some of them are obviously beyond the reach of beginners, but there are many of your videos that beginners can instantly get into. Thanks for the excellent channel.
Excellent books! They're all so good in their own ways, but I bought Doug Brewer's book from your recommendation in another one of your videos and it is one of my absolute favorites. I felt the same way about the routines in there as you did. They just spoke to me.... Great stuff!
I'm with you! I had 500 plus or minus a dozen, in my personal library. about 70 dealing with magic. We have some of the same! I am a bibliophile, too! As far as first books, where to begin.................. ?!................ 😁 Though my Bobo's paperback, just like yours, that I bought in 1996, is one of the few books I brought with me to Taiwan when I moved here 15 years ago, from Baltimore.
Perfect topic Rick. I started with some stuff from Jean Huggard’s Complete Course on Modern Magic, then Bobo, then Joel Cole’s Walk Around the Box (which I still find Really difficult!), and then Michael Rubinstein’s book. I am planning on getting the Unexpected Visitor and Bernini’s System of Amazement next. BOOKS FOR LOFE!
Thank you for the amazing review, Rick. Following your recommendation, I bought Curtis Kam's Pocketbook. Any thoughts on David Neighbors "Project" and Luis Piedrahita's "Coins and other Fables" ? Kaufman's David Roth book was just reprinted.
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Always a better day when a Rick Holcombe video is posted.
Thanks man!
Terrific video. It's what motivated me to purchase Dr. Rubinstein's Coin Magic.
Having purchased Bobo's, Kaufman's Roth's Expert Coin Magic, and Dr. Rubinstein's Coin Magic, I later discovered Al Schneider Magic (because I wanted to learn The Matrix). Al Schneider Magic contains all the material from Al Schneider on Coins, plus card magic, and cups and balls routines. Knowing what I know now, from the perspective of a coin beginner, I'd buy Al Schneider Magic (or Al Schneider on Coins) before before Coin Magic, which I think is geared more toward intermediate to advanced coin workers.
Two books I learned a lot from when starting out are “Introduction to Coin Magic” by Shigeo Futagawa (1978) and the chapters“Hand Magic with Coins” and “The Miser’s Dream, and Other Great Coin Tricks” in “The Amateur Magician’s Handbook” by Henry Hay (1950 and later reprintings). On retrospect, they were both what I needed when I needed them.
Great video Rick. I actually started with Self Working Coin Magic by Fulves and Modern Coin Magic DVD set. I feel the videos show the nuances that have to be seen instead of just read. Once you understand the nuances the books are your best bet. Thanks again for the info!
I was literally searching for a video like this last night. Perfect timing thank you Rick.
Glad it was helpful!
This video is sorely needed. As someone just getting into coin magic, it's so hard to find a video recommending books that even touches coin magic, let alone focuses solely on it. I recently got a hold of Roth's Expert Coin Magic and am currently working my way through that, but I'm putting basically all the books you mentioned on my tbr. So, thanks for this.
I don't have an interesting first book sadly, but I really love the coin material in Stars of Magic, especially Bertram's Passing the Half-Bucks, which I adapted and use all the time.
I think the best place to start is a beginner's book. The books that come to mind is the Secrets of Alkazar by Allen Zola Kronzek, The Magic Book by HarryLorayne and of course the Complete Course in Magic by Mark Wilson.
1. The Secrets of Alkazar It only has one coin trick in it- Coins Through Table. It is very well taught with many subtleties and misdirection.
2. The Magic Book- teaches Bobo Switch, 3 Retention vanishes and only uses the finger palm. Then there are fantastic tricks like Copper/Silver in the spectator's hand, Coins Across, Coins Through Table, Sympathetic Coins and a version of Chinese Classic from Dai Vernon's Book of Magic. The coin section is so good.
3. The Complete Course in Magic- versions of Vernon's Expansion of Texture, Coins Through Table, Coins Across, Continuous Coins and so many more.
These books are much better to begin with, before getting into Bobo's. That is obviously only my opinion, but I found this an easier route to follow. The David Roth book is fantastic and is well complimented with his videos. Also don't sell yourself short, your videos are amazing. Some of them are obviously beyond the reach of beginners, but there are many of your videos that beginners can instantly get into. Thanks for the excellent channel.
This is great information on where to look for teaching. 👍😊👍😊👍
Excellent books! They're all so good in their own ways, but I bought Doug Brewer's book from your recommendation in another one of your videos and it is one of my absolute favorites. I felt the same way about the routines in there as you did. They just spoke to me....
Great stuff!
It's a great book!
I'm with you! I had 500 plus or minus a dozen, in my personal library. about 70 dealing with magic. We have some of the same!
I am a bibliophile, too!
As far as first books, where to begin.................. ?!................ 😁
Though my Bobo's paperback, just like yours, that I bought in 1996, is one of the few books I brought with me to Taiwan when I moved here 15 years ago, from Baltimore.
I started with TH-cam videos, Roth Expert Coin Magic, and Kauffman coin magic!
Perfect topic Rick. I started with some stuff from Jean Huggard’s Complete Course on Modern Magic, then Bobo, then Joel Cole’s Walk Around the Box (which I still find Really difficult!), and then Michael Rubinstein’s book. I am planning on getting the Unexpected Visitor and Bernini’s System of Amazement next. BOOKS FOR LOFE!
Bertini..not Bernini. Sorry Giacomo! And...LIFE, Not LOFE. Geez...I wish I could say I'd been drinking when I typed the above.
I think I will have to re-visit Bobo's once again!
great video i learned coin magic from mark Willson course in magic some TH-cam videos and extreme dean dill 1 and 2
Very cool!
I have Roths expert coin magic. I think his deep backclip coins across is great but really challenging. Ive never seen anybody do it before.
If you've seen "Coin One" from Homer Liwag, there is a lot of influence there.
This would have been a good time to plug your stuff. Add to your collection, wink wink. Thank you as always,good sir.
Rather surprised I have all of these bar two.
The only one I've got is the green Bobo book.
Thank you for the amazing review, Rick. Following your recommendation, I bought Curtis Kam's Pocketbook. Any thoughts on David Neighbors "Project" and Luis Piedrahita's "Coins and other Fables" ? Kaufman's David Roth book was just reprinted.
That's great to hear! I have both of those books, but in this video I wanted to highlight the more beginner and intermediate options.
Is coin magic by Kaufman a must have book in your opinion or not as essential as like bobo or the Roth book?
What about geofrey latte a long goodbye ?
Absolute must have. And you should get the New York Coin Magic Seminar videos so you can see some his material in action
How do I start learning from books and relying on myself
Learning from books is hard
I'll make one about good video resources to learn from.