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stuhayner New user 3 Posts |
Quote: I think even before BoBo's. And I reread BoBos every year. I think we need to give Kids the real tools that they will need to perform magic in the real world. we
On 2003-03-06 14:25, frank wrote: should get wayman to edit is first post and add "a good magician/teacher near you" Do you know the publisher? any place that sells it? |
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hkmagic Regular user Colombia 108 Posts |
I like Bobo's Modern Coin Magic and Fulves´s self working book
"May the Magic be with you"
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DavidKenney Inner circle 2178 Posts |
1. Mark Wilson’s Complete Course in Magic – Mark Wilson (THE BEST! BY FAR!)
2. Now You See It, Now You Don’t – Bill Tarr 3. Professional Magic for Amateurs – Walter Gibson 4. Self-Working Card Tricks - Fulves 5. Self-Working Mental Magic - Fulves 6. Handkerchief Magic - Hugard 7. Self-Working Handkerchief Magic – Fulves 8. 50 Tricks with a Thumb Tip – Melbourne Christopher 9. Sponge Ball Manipulation - Walsh 10. After The Desert – Martin Gardner |
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Almost Amazing Doug New user Pullman, WA 78 Posts |
Harry Lorayne's "The Magic Book." My favorite beginner's book, bar none. Although it's 26 years old, I still often read from it.
Available used for just a few bucks, or nicely reprinted by L&L. Yeah, there are only 9 coin effects in the book. But, Harry starts off assuming you know nothing about coins, and in his inimitable style clearly explains everything you need to know. The 9 effects are *real* routines, such as Four Coins Across and Coins Through Table, with variations! Plus, when you need a break from coins (some people do, you know) there's the whole rest of the equally wonderful book to pore over. Thank you, Harry! Doug |
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net7 New user 17 Posts |
"Now you see it, Now you don't" is a good overall magic book for absolute beginners by Bill Tarr.
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Michael T Veteran user 321 Posts |
I can’t believe that the Burt tapes have only been mentioned once. Brad is without doubt the most thorough and clear teacher of coin magic.
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Socrates Regular user 197 Posts |
'The Magic Book' by Harry Lorayne is a classic and deserves to be on any magician’s shelf as it's full of practical and straightforward advice.
Socrates 'Simplify' - Henry David Thoreau |
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MCUESTA New user spain 10 Posts |
I agree with Dan. Bobo's book is an encyclopedia, not a course in coin magic.
I firmly believe in English, the best one it's Shigeo Futagawa coin book. Give a try. |
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oldguy New user 83 Posts |
I'll vote for the Futagawa book, "Introduction to Coin Magic." It has some very interesting ideas and does not seem difficult. - Tom
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rowdymagi5 Inner circle Virginia 3613 Posts |
When it comes to videos, I lean toward David Roth. I like Michael Ammar’s videos too. However, (my opinion only!) his tend to get a tad boring to me. David Roth just keeps my attention more.
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Chris Boyd Regular user Mansfield, TX 155 Posts |
Ammar is kind of dorky. No doubt he is good, but the way he speaks, all slow and proper, gets on my nerves a little.
Roth goes at such a fast pace that you have no choice but to keep up, and he performs his sleights so perfectly with such ease that you can't help but be inspired.
Chris Boyd
"Jaws dropping is the sweetest sound..." |
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Mark New user 26 Posts |
Does anyone know of a good source for obtaining Kaufman's Coinmagic? Since it is out of print now I haven't been able to find a copy. I have scoured many of the online retailers for several months without success. I'd prefer a source other than magicfact.com.
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icedj New user 9 Posts |
Bobo's coin magic is one of the best books on coin magic that I have ever read. I can now do nearly all of the tricks in it and I will look into the other suggestions you made.
thanks ice |
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Capt. Coins New user 27 Posts |
Quote: Ditto.
On 2003-04-01 05:22, Steel wrote: His tapes seem to go into just a bit more detail on many sleights. I have tapes and DVDs from Ammar and Roth as well, but when I watch Burt, it's almost like he's REALLY THERE in the room with me. |
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Fast Eddie P. Veteran user Maryland 323 Posts |
I also like the Brad Burt videos. I just wish the production quality was better. His teaching is excellent, but some of his quirks get old real quick, especially when watching the tapes over and over.
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highmagic Veteran user 399 Posts |
J.B. Bobo - Modern Coin Magic for coins
Tony Corinda - 13 Steps to Mentalism for, guess what, mentalism... Michael Ammar - Easy to Master Cards miracles for cards (I think it is really easier to learn card sleights from a videos.) Tom Mullica - Expert Impromptu Magic made easy for everyday objects |
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Alex Ng New user Hong Kong 62 Posts |
For a real beginner, I think videotapes would be more helpful for mastering the basic sleight of hand. I would recommend:
Basic Coin Magic 1 & 2 by David Stone Expert Coin Magic Made Easy #1-3 by David Roth |
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Zap Regular user 181 Posts |
Best video for beginners: Roth's Expert Coin Magic vol 1-3
Runner Up: Ammar's Intro to Coins Best book for beginners: Bobo (also best book for experts!) Runner Up: ? (Not CoinMagic, which is not a beginner book) |
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markkwan New user 50 Posts |
Alright. I'm off to the local bookstore to get me a copy of Bobo. Thanks for the advice.
What good is a night, when you can't break it.
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icedj New user 9 Posts |
Bobo's book is truly awesome and it is probably one of the best and most detailed that I have ever read. The diagrams are superb and it is a book that I definitely recommend to all who intend to start doing coin magic seriously.
Happy reading!!! |
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