Pm me with your email, and i will get the marvelous gem emailed to you in pdf format. It contains the basics for almost all of coin magic. Best coin magic book for beginners theory11 forums. Bobos modern coin magic dvd with ben salinas youtube. The magic cafe forums free pdf of modern coin manipulation. Coin magic is difficult to learn from text, so for that reason i recommended eric jones dvd and the nycms dvds in this video. Though stage conjurers generally do not use coin effects, coin magic is sometimes performed onstage using large coins. This is your chance to see what has been hidden in bobos masterpiece book. The most complete treatise on sleight of hand coin conjuring, including best traditional methods and modern innovations.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He even covers topics such as shells, coin magic on stage, and sleeving. Included are many sleight of hand techniques with coins as well as instructions on the proper handling of coin effect equipment like the okito box. Ask for a coin, and perform some of the tricks in this book. Bobos modern coin magic brings a new form of entertainment to the magic world. Best coin magic book for beginners theory11 forums magic. When party guests request a few tricks, be prepared. I worked up the routine called the pandas purse, but never really showed it beyond a circle of friends and family, and one of the few coin tricks i do perform is from the book. Bobos coin magic to receive even more free classic magic books click here. Noted as one of the most influential magic instructional books of all time, texarkanas j. Back in the late 70s and early 80s up to junior high i dabbled with basic magic like cut and restored rope and various card and hanky magic etc.
This book is designed to provide information about coin tricks and magic as a hobby. The new modern coin magic the additional material from the revised edition content of original edition written by j. If you are just learning coin tricks, this is the book to have. Remembering texarkanas world famous bobo the magician. To see all the latest instant download magic tricks click here. This is the dvd that coin magicians everywhere have been waiting for. Bobo wrote the book modern coin magic in 1952 and it is still considered a core reference for magicians today. His great grandfather, jean beaubeaux, immigrated to america after the disastrous francoprussian war, but his new found neighbors never called him by name for the simple reason that they could not. Although some prefer actual books, when you enlarge it on a big screen, it might be better than a book.
This book is the most complete treatise ever written on sleight of hand coin conjuring. If you are into coin magic in the slightest bit, then you need this book. Because you will not have been aided by special stage apparatus, the results will be all the more. Bobo, 9780486242583, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Bobo wrote other books, including the bobo magic show in 1984 that is still considered the rule book for having a successful. Coin magic can be performed any time, anywhere, on the spur of the moment. Guides you systematically from basic techniques, through integrated tricks to complete routined acts, 18 in all. Because coins are small, most coin tricks are considered closeup magic or table magic, as the audience must be close to the performer to see the effects. There are some things in here that are beyond bobo, and if updated a little bit, can be cutting edge coin workdevices. It then uses these techniques to teach several hundred tricks there is a full range of tricks from the beginner to the advanced. But at the time it came out, there was nothing else like it in the history of magic. Participants will learn selected sleights and tricks from bobos classic. This is the new, revised and greatly enlarged edition of bobos seminal text.
Loaded with illustrations and photographs, this booklet gives detailed instruction on the proper handling of the coin box, and also contains two. Bobos book is considered to be thebible of coin magic. Unfortunately ive had surgery on both hands and elbows in the last year. Jul 27, 2007 ben has brought the classic text on coin magic into the 21st century. Originally published in 1952, this classic guidebook provides a complete treatise on sleight of hand coin conjuring, mak. I mean, there might be better techniques for a given effect, but if you are selling a video companion to bobos modern coin magic, then you should do the routines and techniques in bobos modern coin magic. This book is the result of bobos fascination with the magic of coins. Bobo modern coin magic vol 1 1of2 video dailymotion.
I thought it would be special to offer downs modern coin manipulation. All the famous coin men are represented with their favorite coin trick. The okito coin box routines booklet contains all the information you need to know to make the most of the amazing okito coin box this classic booklet by the legendary mohammed bey has one of the best instructions written on the okito coin box. Jan 14, 2016 study guide to bobos modern coin magic by opie houston. Zanes magic shop magic books, card trick books, coin trick. Bobo has gathered here the best and most useful of all coin tricksnot only his own, but those of some four dozen notable prestidigitators, including such greats as roberthoudin, professor hoffmann andthe greatest of all coin conjurerst. The latest edition of one of the worlds most important magic books. The tricks have been gathered, mastered, tested, catalogued, and filed away like a collection. I think the nycms dvds will more than prepare you for the book coinmagic. To be precise, there are 116 coin sleights and 236 coin tricks. A modern treatise of ways of concealing, producing, alteri. Nelson downs in 1900 to produce a complete manual of coin sleights and tricks and use them in a routined cointrick act. Bobo 11 february 1910 in texarkana, texas 12 september 1996 was a magician most known for his work and writing in the arena of coin magic his work entitled modern coin magic originally published in 1952 is still considered today to be a core reference by most magicians he also wrote watch this one.
Bobo 11 february 1910 in texarkana, texas 12 september 1996 was a magician most known for his work and writing in the arena of coin magic his work entitled modern coin magic originally published in 1952 is still considered today to be a core reference by most magicians. I have never done any magic before, yet it was easy to get started. This is an absolutely brilliant book about coin magic. Now that day has passed, coins are always at hand, and magic with coins always appeals. Zanes magic shop magic books, card trick books, coin. Study guide to bobos modern coin magic by opie houston. The worlds most complete text book of coin conjuring in its 14th printing. Six hundred sixtynine illustrations are included for clarity in demonstrating 110 coin sleights and 312 coin tricks. With this book as your tutor, you can master the worlds best coin tricks. I would recommend looking at a good book on coin magic as this is the origin of some of the tricks described here. Coin magic is the manipulating of coins to entertain audiences. Coin magic can be performed any time, anywhere, on the spur of the.
The most complete treatise on sleightofhand coin conjuring, including best traditional methods and modern innovations. Bobo goes into grave detail discussing many different vanishes, appearances, tricks, etc. You will learn all about palms, holds, flips, switches, changeover, steals, cuffing, sleeving, and other sleightofhand techniques. This version of a classic magic book was created by. Coin magic can be performed anytime, anywhere, on the spur of the moment. It is sold with the understanding that neither the author, the publisher, nor. With bobos basic knowledge and knohow, the best feats of the worlds expert coin workers can be yours. Think of this book as an encyclopedia of coin magic. At the beginning of the book you learn components of magic tricks, then later on the tricks themselves. The best way to use this book is in combination with youtube videos of the tricks. Granted, much of the material in modern coin magic is dated, but in the proper hands it can still fool the pants off of people. You will love this book all the same if youre new to magic or been doing it for 20 years this book contains sleights, tricks and tips. As with the paul zenon book this paperback arrived promptly, well packaged and exactly. Ben has brought the classic text on coin magic into the 21st century.
There is a strong link between coin manipulation and coin magic. And in the brewer book most of the routines are pretty short and fairly easy, but with small parts that will stretch your abilities. I bought this book for my sons birthday at his request along with the street magic paperback by paul zenon. This book is an essential if you are interested in coin magic. Bobo february 11, 1910 in texarkana, texas 12 september 1996 was a magician most known for his work and writing in the arena of coin.
There is a newer edition of this book by magic, inc. Bobos modern coin magic br a modern treatise of ways of concealing, producing, altering and multiplying coins from the empty hands, being the first complete explanation of methods for so doing published since downs immortal. May 04, 20 the original i offered is the book, a gem, as an e book. B bobos modern coin magic is the bible for coin guys. Like you, i am not much of a coin guy, but that book is filled with practical, useable material. The selected readings, of course, are subjective and represent what i consider to be the essentials.
Bobo has gathered here the best and most useful of all coin tricks. Now im in my 50s and can finally grow a nice grey beard, id love to put together a magic act for one of the local renaissance faires in iowa. If you consider adding a coin trick to your program look no further. This book is the most complete treatise ever written on sleightofhand coin conjuring. Bobo but you should be able to find more references on the web. Bobo has gathered here the best and most useful of all coin tricks not only his own, but those of some four epub dozen notable prestidigitators, including such greats as roberthoudin, professer hoffman, and the greatest of. This book is an absolute requirementfor any magic library. That being said, i found that book and started my efforts to learn coin magic and just gave up past doing the french drop because i couldnt figure out what i was supposed to do from the book and what i did figure out seemed awkward to do, like the bobo switch, so coins got pushed to the side in favor of cards. Downs dedicated this to the magical fraternity of the world, 1 years ago. I was wondering which coin magic book would be the best for one of my friends that its just starting out since im not into coins. This ebook should only be given to those who will keep the magicians code dont give away secrets. With bobos basic through advanced knowledge and knowhow, the best feats of the worlds expert coin workers can be yours. Bobo february 11, 1910 in texarkana, texas 12 september 1996 was a magician most known for his work and writing in the arena of coin magic.
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