Ok, I know, there must be dozens or more coin matrix routines out there. But, I know we all have one which we considered the best of the best. Most of all of my routines are taken from David Roth, yet I still enjoy the three coin routine developed by Kennedy Magic.

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I used to be a purist and think Al Schneider's original version to be the best.

But then I saw Dean Dill's on his "Intimate Close-Up Miracles" video. I couldn't breathe until the routine ended. Of all the many, many Matrix effects I've seen, nothing has come close to Dean's. It's gorgeous.

For simplicity and versatility, Al's still can't be beat. For raw visuals, check out Dean's.

I think Chad Long has a version using the coin box. Very unique. Saw Joe M Turner performing it. Very nice routine.

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Actually, I never had the opportunity to check out Dean Dill's routine, but it sounds amazing. Now that you got my curiosity going, I'll have to acquire it. Regarding Chad Long version, that I did study, personally, I try to avoid using certain items that might arouse suspicion.

In my close up routine, I first, produce four foreign coins, then change them all to
silver dollars, and then proceed with the standard matrix routine, and for the climax execute a reverse matrix effect. I always seem to get an excellent response with my audience.

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Snappy is very good. It's a pretty standard matrix followed by an instant backfire. It's on one of Ammar's coin tapes, but I think Colombini created the effect. Very clever, incredibly easy to employ self made gimmick.

There is another huge topic already on this subject. Please direct any further responses there.