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John T Cox Veteran user 385 Posts |
I am already planning to come and have a great time but now I am planning to come and have an even better time. Oh boy oh boy.
The real magic is family!
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dsalley13 Elite user 465 Posts |
Dr. Rubinstein,
Are you and the NY coin giants ever going to bring it all out to San Fransisco?? I feel like an orphan out here as many of us do. San Francisco is pretty and fun. You guys would have a ball. Please? dsalley13 |
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Joe S. Loyal user Los Angeles, CA 272 Posts |
WOW! What a GREAT line-up!
Doug is a great guy (I did a "Castle Perk" with him on coin magic last year) and I had no idea he was doing this! How many spaces are available? |
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Michael Rubinstein V.I.P. 4665 Posts |
Marc DeSouza's Magic Theatre holds about thirty people, which is the maximum amount of magicians we would want. We limit the number of attendees, so that those coming can get the MAXIMUM amount of personal attention. WE have been pretty comforatble with this venus, holding 4 of the prior 6 seminars here. It is a location with easy access by car, plane, train, or bus, and not far from Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, and Maryland. People have come up from as far away as California, Texas, and Florida, and we have many repeat attendees. It's always better to sign up early, and reserve your spot. Once registered, we send off a list of available motels/hotels, and directions. We call all the attendees personally to go over any questions, and let them know what they need to bring. In the future we may go out west or even overseas for the seminar, but for right now we are happy holding it in Pennsylvania. Thanks for your questions!
S.E.M. (The Sun, the Moon, and the Earth) is a sun and moon routine unlike any other. Limited to 100 sets, here is the promo:
https://youtu.be/aFuAWCNEuOI?si=ZdDUNV8lUPWvtOcL $325 ppd USA (Shipping extra outside of USA). If interested, shoot me an email for ordering information at rubinsteindvm@aol.com |
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Michael Rubinstein V.I.P. 4665 Posts |
Thought you might like to see some of the comments posted about our prior seminars. Here are a few of the comments:
Ed Hands: The four NY Coin Guru’s Messrs. Roth, Latta, Gallo, and Dr. Rubinstein held another Coin Seminar in the DeSouza's theatre outside of Philadelphia. I thoroughly enjoyed Seminar II. This one seemed even better! Seminar IV had a Copper Silver theme. I have loved Spellbound from almost my first taste of magic. Now, however, I appreciate a richer concept behind even this one Copper Silver effect. The presentations were thrilling. The explanations masterful! During the explanations that generally followed the presentations, techniques (sleights, audience management, misdirection, etc.) were taught in as much detail as the attendees wished with time for questions. All four of the NY Coin Gurus were 'on stage' together. They smoothly interjected comments that clarified or expanded each others explanations. Succeeding performers made references to what had been presented previously. Instruction included thoughts and examples of how routines could be sequenced to hide methods and magnify effects. The event was well organized and reeked of class. There were break-out sessions during which groups of three classmates sat down with each guru in turn. We were encouraged to ask any questions. Invaluable answers followed. The breakout schedule allowed time for individual instruction and feedback. After this attendee-driven portion of each breakout, the guru gave us a choice of things he had prepared to finish the time allotted to that breakout session. New routines were always among these offerings. These routines tended to include items better learned in smaller groups where suggestions could be given on the attendees’ grips, angles, etc. I can’t forget to mention terrific lecture notes and DVDs given away! In summary, the seminar offered a wealth of fabulous information reflecting the New York Coin Guys' vast experience in not only creating magic, but also teaching it. The seminar organization (from venue to content to scheduling) made for a memorable event. Eric Jones: For the 4th time, David Roth, Michael Rubinstein, Mike Gallo, and Geoff Latta got together to put the BEST one day seminar I've attended in my short time in magic. The lectures were AMAZING, the break-out sessions were INCREDIBLE, and the pizza was DELICIOUS!!!!! Marc Desouza held this event at his home for the second time, and I was lucky enough to attend both events. Both were a treat, but this one took the cake. If you ever have an opportunity to attend one of these events.....please don't pass it by. What better way to perfect technique than to get personal instruction from the gurus in the field, The New York Coin Guys..... Michael Feldman If you ever have a chance to go to one of these seminars, it's simply something you shouldn't miss. It's a ton of great magic, great lectures, and a chance to session with some amazing coin magicians - both lecturers and attendees. Dj-Qbert Yeah I had fun at the seminar.Actually I had a terrific time. Me and Remy drove for 10 fricking hours to get there but was sooo worth it. ( he drove I navigated) .I was literally stunned by Marc's house. His collection of books is huge and so many rare props. Then they tell me theres another room over there!! wow. The stage area was beautiful with extremely comfortable seats. Remy took a lot of pictures I hope he shares:) The lectures were incredible one after the other so much stuff!!. The workshops were very useful as I gained very valuable tips and techniques on improving my sleights. The attendees were terrific and highly skilled people. They showed me amazing routines. Like I said ton of stuff:) Speaking of stuff. We all received gift bags which were very generously filled up. I mean really generous. They mentioned over 100$ worth of stuff its more like over $200 worth of stuff. Tons of lecture notes and dvds were inside along with a spectacular palming coin. Kudos Mr. Roth. Oh ya I haven't even mentioned the most tastiest pizza I have ever eaten. I'm not such a big pizza guy never really in the mood for it but I could eat this stuff 6 times a day. Marc truly knows his sense of taste. He is such a nice guy letting us come over to his house and play with his toy collection. This was truly an amazing experience and I was so delighted to meet everyone. Jacob Jax I cannot say enough good things about the seminar. I rarely post on the Café, although I lurk quite a bit. I knew only a few people coming to this seminar (Eric a little, Marc, and I had met Roth once). Everyone at this event was extremely kind!! I had a blast. I think that out of everyone there, there were 3 or four of us who were way under the leauge and skill level of everyone else. I felt immediatley welcomed into the group and was treated as an equal by some amazing technicians and performers. Thanks to everyone who was there, especially Giacamo (Bertini), for traveling all this way and making a fantastic effort to communicate his routines to us. I have so much to work on.. its not even funny. It was great to be involved the shoot the next day. There was so much material that was covered that sadly due to time will not be on the DVD. However, there is some great stuff on there. Many thanks as well to Scott the awesome camera guy, who spent the entire day behind the cameras, was patient, and didn't flip out when we who were sessioning got too loud with laughter many times, and almost interrupted the filming. Gallo, for those of you who don't know, in addition to being one of the best magicians I've seen, has so many great stories about magic and otherwise, and he was a pleasure to work with. Roth was humble, patient and was nice enough to fool the hell out of me over and over again. Rubenstein was great as well. He organized the whole *** thing, which god knows must have been very hard. He was kind enough to take time away from his lunch to go over moves that I needed extra help with (the ROPS move is awesome, its going straight into my work). Probably one of the best magic events I've been to in a long time, I hope they have more. EVERYONE WITH THE SLIGHTEST INTEREST IN COIN MAGIC NEEDS TO ATTEND THESE EVENTS. Jordan Linker This was my first time attending one of the NY coin seminars, and I doubt it will be my last. I can't add too much to the previous reviews, but will try. The setting was great, Marc's house was amazing; His collection is the largest I've seen in person, and many cool and interesting props are on display. The theatre made for an extremely comfortable viewing of the event, every seat had a great view. This is the fifth event, and they've arrived at just the right amount of organization: enough to keep things running smoothly, but not so much that the event seemed stiff. I learned enough material to keep me busy for quite some time to come. I returned to magic a few months back after pursuing other interests fro the last fifteen years, so this was an eyeopener to the latest in coin magic. David, Michael, and Mike easily lived up to their reputations. After the event we enjoyed a nice dinner with some nice routines. Eric (Jones) showed a coins across he was working on that looked great. and there were others as well. Schedule permitting; I plan on attending Coin Seminar 6, whenever that happens. John Cox: Anybody who loves coin magic should attend one of these seminars. Instead of spending 250 bucks on a bunch of DVDs and/or a couple of coin gaffs, go to this seminar. Coin seminar #5 was my second time. I went to coin seminar #2 a couple of years ago. Others have covered a lot of the general experience so I will touch on a few highlights. My favorite part of the seminar was the breakout sessions. Mike Gallo, David Roth, and Mike Rubinstein devoted individual attention to our specific needs and interests. I have a bit of trouble with the timing of the Gallo pitch. Mike Gallo helped me to come up with a practice approach that will get me where I want to go. David Roth helped me adjust just where and how to handle edge grip with my stubby fingers. Mike Rubinstein helped me with the details of the ROPS move and some click pass variations. You can't get this from lecture notes or DVDs. It was great to meet Café Members in person too. Next time these guys put a seminar together, please go. You will love it. Ken Schwab Having been to many magic conventions over the years, it is always a thrill to experience a new type of magical happening, and last weekend I had the good fortune to do so by attending the New York Coin Magic Seminar #5 at Marc DeSouza's house outside of Philadelphia. It was like a Coin College where you were taught by both the legends of coin magic and the new heavy hitters of the art. It did not take place in a large college lecture hall or classroom, but in an intimate theater setting with a teacher to student ratio of about 1:5. Now, that’s the way to learn! The professors were David Roth, Dr. Michael Rubinstein, Mike Gallo, Kainoa Harbottle, and Giacomo Bertini. Their subject was coin productions, vanishes, and penetrations. The formats were lecture, hands-on breakout sessions, and screening of rarely seen coin magic videos. Attendees came from across the country and Canada – a nice blend of beginner, intermediate, and advanced ability levels. Was it worth the trip? You bet it was! Here are a few personal highlights: 1. The opening close-up show. All three performers (David and the two Michaels) all shined. It was a treat to see many of the classic David Roth effects again – especially The Tuning Fork. 2. The small hands-on breakout sessions were rare opportunities to ask questions and receive personal instruction from the pros. I had never seen such a feature at any magic convention before. Everybody was doing the magic with coins in hand. Small groups were formed according to ability level, and David and the two Michaels spent about a half an hour with each group. I cannot imagine a better way to learn the Gallo pitch than from Mike Gallo himself. He gave insights that I had not seen in print before. The same goes for the discussion of the Spider Vanish covered by both Mike and David. Besides discussing details of the shuttle pass and palming, David re-taught step-by-step the very practical and easy-to-do coins through the table effect he presented during his lecture. This effect included contributions by Slydini, Goshman, and Dingle. Michael Rubinstein cleverly taught his unique coin techniques through a three coin production and vanish sequence. Again, I cannot think of a better way to learn the ROPS move than from its inventor! Both Michaels also taught false counting techniques with coins. Tricky! 3. The video footage of Arthur Buckley performing his Fantasy in Silver act on “You Asked for It.” Move by move, Principles and Deceptions came to life! 5. The camaraderie at the Pizza lunch. 6. The New York Coin Magic DVD shoot that took place the following day included additional material not covered in the seminar. 7. Last, but not lease, the gift bag. Some conventions provide gifts that at best make a nice souvenir but are usually not useful. Not here. The New York Coin Magic Souvenir provided a package worth probably over $100! It included a DVD from every presenter a special DVD produced by Fantasma, lecture notes by Michael Rubinstein and David Roth, a Roth’s Rosin, and a commemorative David Roth Coin produced by Fantasma. Plus pens and a notebook for the serious student! In short, it was a great weekend! Bill Wells Others have covered most of the content of the recent CoinSeminar #5 and I certainly agree with all that has been said in praise of the weekend. If the weekend only consisted of the contributions of Mike Rubinstein, Mike Gallo, and David Roth it would be a smashing success. When this body of expertise is focused on a single facet of coin magic - in this case, the production and vanish of coins - the result is something that is simply not available anyplace else. . Since others have done so, I won't cover the contents of the carry bag stuffed with goodies that are worth the price of admission in and of themselves. Somewhere in this over nine hour marathon there was a pizza break and a few bathroom breaks during which time one can briefly browse the immense collection of magic, autographed guitars, and other memorabilia - all worthy of a weekend in themselves. Then to be invited back for Sunday and the taping session which began at 9 AM and continued until early Sunday evening - and the opportunity to see kindred spirits both old and new - some of them only avatars before this weekend. I would be remiss if I didn't mention what was a thread running through all of this - something that Giacomo alluded to briefly during his performance - that being the passion that was evident in both performers and participants. A passion that Giacomo welcomed because it is so seldom experienced in any form of magic. A passion that permits creativity and improvement to fourish. A passion for the preservation of the history and advancement of a form of magic that transends the cost of tuition or any material thing. The showing and preservation of the old films of past coin magic greats and the stories and anecdotes, the time and detail to do things correctly and the sharing and fellowship all create something that is both intangible and real at the same time. It rubs off on you and makes everyone better for being a part of it. All in all it is simply priceless. What Mike Rubinstein, Mike Gallo, Geoff Latta (for the first four) and David Roth are doing in presenting these Coin Seminars is something very special that goes beyond coin magic. They are setting a standard that all other forms of magic should follow. If and when they do this again - do not miss the chance for a weekend you will never forget. Thanks to all for your posts, I will put up more comments in the weeks ahead. This seminar will be extra special, as it concentrates on practical WORKERS coin magic, taught by some of the best workers out there! This is stuff you can do for friends, family, or in your professional work - some is hard, a lot is easy, there is something for EVERYONE at this seminar! Many attendees from prior seminars will be returning, many new ones will be joining us. Our special guests have been posted, but many unannounced coin "names" will be there to share in the experience! Inexpensive motels are plentiful, and it is easy to get there by plane, car, bus, or horse (well, maybe not the horse). All travel and motel information is given to the people who sign up. We look forward to seeing YOU there as well! Sign up at http://www.newyorkcoinmagic.net .
S.E.M. (The Sun, the Moon, and the Earth) is a sun and moon routine unlike any other. Limited to 100 sets, here is the promo:
https://youtu.be/aFuAWCNEuOI?si=ZdDUNV8lUPWvtOcL $325 ppd USA (Shipping extra outside of USA). If interested, shoot me an email for ordering information at rubinsteindvm@aol.com |
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Bill Citino Special user Doylestown, PA 837 Posts |
I know this all has already been said but I'm going to say it again. For those that can make it out, the Coin Seminar is something that really cannot be missed out on. It's a great time, with great people, and a great learning experience for people in all levels of coin magic. Plus you get to hang out with some of the coin greats of our time, what more could you asked for!?
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MarkTirone Inner circle palming not 1 coin, but 1139 Posts |
Wow, havn't seen Bill Citino around here in a while! I wish I had the money to make it out there.
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dsacks Special user 609 Posts |
Oh well - I can't make it but know that anyone who does will have a great time, especially with the cast of characters already mentioned!
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Dan Watkins Inner circle PA 3028 Posts |
For all of you who have emailed me over the last year or so about the work on my Coin Change Chalice video posted on my website…. I have finally decided to tip all the work on it in the next batch of NYC Seminar DVDs (which also means I am back to take my position as Gallo's official "Spectator Boy"). I also plan on tipping a version with no trips to the pockets, and if time allows an all standup version done in the hands without the Chalice.
The nice thing about the version I posted the video on is that it fits well with the "Workers" theme of the next seminar. The routine is more sequencing than sleight of hand. |
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Bill Citino Special user Doylestown, PA 837 Posts |
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On 2009-09-05 23:53, Dan Watkins wrote: Booooo Well I hope I did you justice last year Dan. |
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Dan Watkins Inner circle PA 3028 Posts |
Sorry Bill... While you did a bang up job… There can be only one.
hmmmm... I might want to be Doug Brewer's spectator boy too. Does that make me greedy? You gonna be there for this next seminar Bill? |
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ralphs007 Inner circle 1087 Posts |
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On 2009-08-16 12:47, Michael Rubinstein wrote: Hi Michael I live 10 minutes away, from King Of Prussia ,where the seminar will be taking place. I'd like to know how many beginner's, show up for the seminar's ? I've been working on David Roth's, spellbound routine, and I'd love to get some tips on this routine.Do you think it would be out of place, to ask for help, on this routine, if it's not mentioned at the seminar? It would be a crime, if I missed this seminar, since it only minutes away, from my home. Thanks Ralph
"You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him".
James D. Miles |
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Michael Rubinstein V.I.P. 4665 Posts |
Hey Ralph, We always get a set of beginners at these things - coin magic isn't about finger flinging, its all about the timing. Obviously people at different levels get different things out of the seminar, b ut it doesn't matter what the level - you will have two days to not only learn (and there is a lot of take home material for you), but to pick our brains, and get personal instruction not only during the two hour workshop portion, but every time there is a break! You can pull any of us over to the side, and get a tip - we are there for YOU!! We had someone at our last seminar who never saw an okito box before, but he loved it! So have no fear. Let me know if you have any other questions, or just call Marc! But register soon at http://www.newyorkcoinmagic.net , so you won't get closed out!
S.E.M. (The Sun, the Moon, and the Earth) is a sun and moon routine unlike any other. Limited to 100 sets, here is the promo:
https://youtu.be/aFuAWCNEuOI?si=ZdDUNV8lUPWvtOcL $325 ppd USA (Shipping extra outside of USA). If interested, shoot me an email for ordering information at rubinsteindvm@aol.com |
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ralphs007 Inner circle 1087 Posts |
Hi Michael
Thanks for the fast reply. I just registered for the 2009 seminar ! Could you tell me what time of day, the seminar starts, on Saturday ? Thanks again Ralph
"You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him".
James D. Miles |
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Michael Rubinstein V.I.P. 4665 Posts |
Hey Ralph, thanks for registering. I need your e mail, and phone number. I will send off a note with instructions, directions, etc. Before the seminar we will call you , to go over what you need to bring, and to find out more about you. This is a very personal seminar, and we really want to make sure that everyone gets what they want out of it. Thanks again for registering, and I look forward to meeting you at seminar 7!!
S.E.M. (The Sun, the Moon, and the Earth) is a sun and moon routine unlike any other. Limited to 100 sets, here is the promo:
https://youtu.be/aFuAWCNEuOI?si=ZdDUNV8lUPWvtOcL $325 ppd USA (Shipping extra outside of USA). If interested, shoot me an email for ordering information at rubinsteindvm@aol.com |
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Bill Citino Special user Doylestown, PA 837 Posts |
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On 2009-09-06 00:22, Dan Watkins wrote: Ok ok, fair enough you got me there. Also, what's wrong with being greedy!? lol |
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ralphs007 Inner circle 1087 Posts |
Hi Michael
Pm sent.
"You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him".
James D. Miles |
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Michael Rubinstein V.I.P. 4665 Posts |
FLASH: David Roth has agreed to reveal for the first time EVER a secret he has held back for YEARS. This is NOT a trick, but a NEW technique, that will be a BOON to stand up coin workers, whether you are a hobbiest, or seasoned pro!! It can be used for new routines, or for your existing routines. This technique can be yours to use, but to learn it you gotta come! Sign up at http://www.newyorkcoinmagic.net . Also to be revealed, a 5 phase copper silver brass routine with NO gaffs, a special presentation by Dan Watkins with a progressive wild coin routine, and much, much MORE! Once registered you will receive a letter detailing further instructions. People are signing up (until we fill all the spots), and I hope to see you there!
S.E.M. (The Sun, the Moon, and the Earth) is a sun and moon routine unlike any other. Limited to 100 sets, here is the promo:
https://youtu.be/aFuAWCNEuOI?si=ZdDUNV8lUPWvtOcL $325 ppd USA (Shipping extra outside of USA). If interested, shoot me an email for ordering information at rubinsteindvm@aol.com |
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Michael Rubinstein V.I.P. 4665 Posts |
We are coming up on FOUR WEEKS until we host SEMINAR SEVEN!! There are still spots open, but you gotta register to be there! Sign up soon to reserve your place (limited seating in Marc's theatre), but also so we can prepare your gift bag, worth over $100, which we give away to all the attendees who come to the seminar. Remember, in addition to ROTH, RUBINSTEIN, GALLO, BREWER, DeCAMPS, and YORK, we have new ideas, new routines, unpublished stuff held back exclusively for YOU, great pizza, workshops, presentation by guests who will be contributing (Dan Watkins will give a special demonstration of some NEW tricks he has, and you never know who else may show up!!), more tricks taught at the DVD shoot the next day, and so much MORE!!Looking forward to seeing you there!!
S.E.M. (The Sun, the Moon, and the Earth) is a sun and moon routine unlike any other. Limited to 100 sets, here is the promo:
https://youtu.be/aFuAWCNEuOI?si=ZdDUNV8lUPWvtOcL $325 ppd USA (Shipping extra outside of USA). If interested, shoot me an email for ordering information at rubinsteindvm@aol.com |
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Sean Macfarlane Special user 880 Posts |
Hi Michael, you said Tim Conover was a special guest at one point. What seminar was he involved in?
Best, Sean |
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