|
|
Go to page [Previous] 1~2~3 [Next] | ||||||||||
Vraagaard Inner circle Copenhagen, Denmark 1479 Posts |
In my opinion, th beauty of Al Schneiders matrix lies in it's simplicity, meaning there is no extra moves , it's a perfect minimalistic flow and accomplishes the assembly with the least amount of moves. So I honestly can't see why you would strive for more advanced versions - that will look more or less the same from a lay audinece point of view. The matrix is pure and direct magic - it looks natural and it kills.
I believe that Dean Dill matrix with Backfire can be an intermediate phase of such a presentation, as well as Bill Mallones handling opf the Al Schneider matrix is a funny and magical version that plays well into this effect as well. With this effect I vote for the simple version - and by simple I mean perfectly choreografed to the last detail by Al Schneider. Put your audience in focus - instead of chasing more advanced matrixes - that's my advice. |
|||||||||
David Neighbors V.I.P. 4910 Posts |
I have Around 80 or so handleings! Stop me when you see one you like!!! !
Best David Neighbors The Coinjurer |
|||||||||
fonda57 Inner circle chicago 3078 Posts |
David Roth's Stonehenge Coin Assembly is not difficult, techinically, but coming up with a presentation can be challenging. I do it as a tale of how easy it is to get around here in chicago via public transportation. Just so you know.
|
|||||||||
dan bivaldi New user 61 Posts |
If you want a good simple matrix effect no gimmicks no sleeving etc.take a look at Dave Stuyvesants Easy Matrix.It comes on a dvd,Ok its not A1 mutimedia class quality but it shows the best matrix I have ever seen!
Four coins four cards and one by one they assemble.The sleight used in the effect I have never seen anyone use before although its hardley a sleight you can just automatically do it straight away.If you film yourself doing it you can see nothing! I bought mine on Ebay for £3 or so,I don't know if you can still get them on there. |
|||||||||
TheAmbitiousCard Eternal Order Northern California 13425 Posts |
Chad Long I believe has something like this on his Video.
www.theambitiouscard.com Hand Crafted Magic
Trophy Husband, Father of the Year Candidate, Chippendale's Dancer applicant, Unofficial World Record Holder. |
|||||||||
Al Schneider V.I.P. A corn field in WI surrounded by 1080 Posts |
I can't help but throw in a few words here.
I do not believe what I have created. I really am overwhelemed. One of my problems is that I have seen few of these routines. Whenever I am around, everyone under 45 stops doing magic. So I never see these. Reminds me of an IBM convention I was at. During the closeup the performer, from England, had me up to help him. He asked my name and I told him. He asked, "The Al Schneider?" I said yes. He blew the first two tricks in his act he was shaking so much. I find this very embarssing. A long time ago I dreamt of doing a book called Methods of Matrix. I still think of it. But the way you guys talk, it would be impossible. With all of this I must confess that I feel very weak. And I am honored. And honestly, I am trying to improve Matrix. You would be amazed at what I have tried. Unfortunately, most ideas are for magicians only so I don't work on it long. Al Schneider
Magic Al. Say it fast and it is magical.
|
|||||||||
dan bivaldi New user 61 Posts |
I havent seen you myself al so I must check out some of your effects. feel free to send me any spare lecture notes you have.
Aldo columbini has a very nice routine called ace-assembly or something like that. It has a neat sleight in it which is also fairly easy to do and at the end of the routine you ask the spectator to place the coins anywhere and perform it again.I was suckerd with this when he performed it for me at the scarborough convention some years ago as the coins don't move,(doh)but the pips on the cards do. Sorry I forgot the Al schnieder pick-up move as used in the Dave Stuyvesant Easy Matrix.My appologies. |
|||||||||
tuffnavyrn Inner circle San Diego, CA 1238 Posts |
Daniel Garcia has a sweet version called Sh4de that honestly only uses 4 coins and is a bare-handed assembly with of course a backfire ending and a four flash production. You can read a few threads about it with a quick search.
Brian-
"That smart thing that somebody else said". |
|||||||||
Paul Rathbun Inner circle Michigan 2543 Posts |
Quote:
On 2005-06-09 11:55, David Melnick wrote: Does this book by Al that you mention above include have just one matrix routine or multiple routines for matrix effects?
https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/9160
Sleightly Better Magic Reviews - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9rkXnNp8CxftN-rxU_WcbQ |
|||||||||
David Melnick New user Madison, WI 23 Posts |
His classic book Al Schneider on Coins does not have Matrix, but has lots of great theory, sleights and effects. His book Classic Matrix has his classic Matrix along with different sleights to use if you want to, but all leading to the same effect. Both have photos. VERY worthwhile for the money! They do not have technically difficult sleights, but very natural, classic moves that you can use all the time. He discusses the timing, misdirection, and intent that the performer uses when performing the sleights correctly.
|
|||||||||
Richard Shippy Special user Scottsdale, Arizona 510 Posts |
Dean Dill's matrix routines are excellent!
Shoot Ogawa has some great routines as well. Below are some DVDs which may help... ~Dean Dill's "Extreme Dean" (volumes 1 and 2) ~Cultural Exchange (volume 2) ~Bill Malone "On The Loose" (volume 2) I hope this information helps. Kind regards, Rich
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." ~ Winston Churchill
|
|||||||||
BillWheeler New user Naperville, IL 80 Posts |
Convergence is a great item in Shigeo Takagi's book.
|
|||||||||
JoeFreedom Regular user 164 Posts |
When in doubt, go with the most thought out, proven method - The original Schneider method. When I first learned Matrix, I was living in the Chicago area and was taught the "Chicago" method. I thought it was pretty good. Then Al had to come along and publish in Genii to prove how unnecessary other methods can be. It is clean, direct and effective. Why do we really need more? Many great tricks have been made worse by improvements.
Joe
JoeFreedom
Whether you think you can, or think you can't, you're probably right. |
|||||||||
Review King Eternal Order 14446 Posts |
Go with Al Schneider's original first. Curtis Kam has the best one afetr that on Silverado DVD called Inverted Matrix.
"Of all words of tongue and pen,
the saddest are, "It might have been" ..........John Greenleaf Whittier |
|||||||||
Lukas Regular user Plymouth, UK 169 Posts |
Bill Malone on the Loose vol 2 has a good Coin Matrix
Lukas
Make the difficult look easy, and the easy beautiful.
President and Minutes Secretery of the Plymouth Magic Circle www.topsecretmagic.co.uk |
|||||||||
reasons14 Regular user 109 Posts |
The one in volume 2 I belive is the original by Al
|
|||||||||
evolve629 Inner circle A stack of 3838 Posts |
A really interesting Coin Matrix variation is Jay Sankey's Tunnel Vision where he uses 4 cards, 4 coins and stickers to produce the effect. It can be found in his Secret Files vol. 2/
One hundred percent of the shots you don't take don't go in - Wayne Gretzky
My favorite part is putting the gaffs in the spectators hands...it gives you that warm fuzzy feeling inside! - Bob Kohler |
|||||||||
Jaz Inner circle NJ, U.S. 6111 Posts |
Quote:
On 2005-06-09 08:19, zhuanan wrote: Years ago Bob Bengal put out some lecture notes called "Back to Basics". The matrix therein used a borrowed dime, nickel, quarter along w/ a half$ and 4 cards. It required a homemade gim and had a quick backfire ending. It may not meet the criteria but I always liked it. |
|||||||||
Mediocre the Great Inner circle Rich Hurley 1062 Posts |
I'm another one who recommends you go with Al Schneider's matrix first. After that, you can explore the hundreds if not thousands of variations of the theme.
Dean Dill told me Al Schneider's matrix is the perfect coin trick. The only problem is, it's so short. Maybe that's why he came up with his "Tonight Show Matrix" (Extreme Dean DVD) which has a wonderful back fire. The way he presents it, it's not a "gotcha", it's a true mystery and a surprise. The coins returning to the four corners proves his premise that they never moved in the first place. Dean always starts his studens off by first learning Schneider matrix. I know, becuase that's the way he taught me. Al Schneider's matrix is the "mother of all coin matrix routines" and I still love to perform it. PS... I love Dean Dill's "no extras" matrix becuase it can be used with 4 borrowed coins. But as Dean demonstrates, it can be done with any combination of coins, or even small objects such as nail clippers, bottle caps, whatever! Everything is examinable before and after the routine. True to the routine's name, there are no extra coins whatsoever!
Mediocrity is greatly under rated!
-------------------------------------------- Rich Hurley aka Mediocre The Great! www.RichHurleyMagic.com |
|||||||||
Glenn Godsey Special user 737 Posts |
I agree that Al Schneider's original is pure and beautiful sleight of hand. I first saw him do a few decades ago. Dean Dill's variants are amazing.
For those who would like a very simple and quick "matrix-like" surprise, check out Aldo Columbini's "Snappy". Borrow four quarters: one, two, three, backfire and it is over. I feel sure that "Snappy" is basicly the creation of our friend, Mike Gallo. Best regards, Glenn Godsey |
|||||||||
The Magic Cafe Forum Index » » Nothing up my sleeve... » » Coin Matrix - Any Recommendation? (1 Likes) | ||||||||||
Go to page [Previous] 1~2~3 [Next] |
[ Top of Page ] |
All content & postings Copyright © 2001-2024 Steve Brooks. All Rights Reserved. This page was created in 0.03 seconds requiring 5 database queries. |
The views and comments expressed on The Magic Café are not necessarily those of The Magic Café, Steve Brooks, or Steve Brooks Magic. > Privacy Statement < |