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Chris "linkster" Watson Special user England 564 Posts |
Last night I managed to do a four coin roll down into a one handed Downs Star for the first time. I had a massive grin on my face for the rest of the night. Still a long way off from getting it every time (more like 1 in 50) but it's a start! Thought I''d share my joy with the Café....see all this practice does pay off after a while
The question I have for everyone is about the 5 coin star. Do you use the Downs Method (hollowed out coin and Magicians W**)? Does anyone do this with 5 ordinary coins and if so any tips on getting the 5th one to stay on your thumb? |
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Dave V Inner circle Las Vegas, NV 4824 Posts |
Here in Las Vegas, Gary Darwin performs the five coin star with ungimmicked coins. Basically all it takes is practice (a lot!)to keep the last coin balanced on your thumb.
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Jason Wethington Special user Orlando, Fl 615 Posts |
My Buddies Tom Frank and Shawn Greer both do it with regular coins. The way they learned was to do it while they were on the ferry in New York, holding their hands out and over the water. If they failed their Morgans would be taking a swim.
Maybe not the smartest thing but it got them good really fast! Good luck, Jason |
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Randy Sager Elite user 409 Posts |
Another magician I have seen do the coin star very well is Bobby Bernard from England
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Kozmo V.I.P. 5473 Posts |
I can do it with my left hand....I'm right handed....dont know why....real coins...
Sunny holiday....BAM!....both hands....it's done....Sunny has the very best hands...its a tough thing...and it doesn't matter...but if you have nothing but time on your hands...have at it ] koz By the way....5 coins not 4....very tough koz |
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Tom Frank V.I.P. industrial Strength Magic 493 Posts |
The fifth coin does a little balancing act as the fingers seperate and the coin gently takes a nap on the thumb.
I'd like to add that it was Cellini's influence and expertise that motivated all of the guys that I know who are doing it. My first wife Cricket, could perform the 5 Coin RollOut to Star with both hands. It was the only thing she could do, but she did it very well. By the way Chris Watson, I share your joy and wish you the best in mastering the 5th coin!! Rock on dude |
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Chris "linkster" Watson Special user England 564 Posts |
Thanks Tom, The Star seems to be getting harder the more I practice at the moment Guess a bit of perseverance required.
The way the thumb comes out from the hand seems impossible to balance anything on it. Are there any online videos of you doing the move Tom? |
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harris Inner circle Harris Deutsch 8812 Posts |
For just the "regular" coin star, I just use quarter or 50 cent (USA) sized coins.
I haven't got the knack with my morgans yet. As far as the roll down to star, I have not put the time to get anywhere near showing anyone. You are an inspiration to put more time in on it. I remember when I started getting the 3 for 3 coin switch down from POS 2. At first I thought NO WAY. There is a way, and as they say, if it was easy everyone was doing it. OFF Topic. I saw Dan Garret to an interesting "one card" switch He changed the card twice. Awesome. It reminded me of spell bound but with cards instead of coins. Harris Deutsch Laughologist
Harris Deutsch aka dr laugh
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Tom Frank V.I.P. industrial Strength Magic 493 Posts |
Chris,
Near the end of this quicktime video clip is a pretty clear shot of the 5th coin doing it's balancing act. Enjoy. http://www.ballvase.com/tfrank/Comedy%20Club%20pt.1.mov |
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mystre71 Inner circle martinsburg west virginia 1693 Posts |
I believe it was Mickey Silver who did the 5 coin star with both hands at the LVMI/COINvention last Sept.
Hopefully he'll include it on the dvd? I can do the 4 coin and have been working on the 5th for a while now but still having trouble with it. Best Joe
Walk around coin box work check it out here https://www.magicalmystries.com/products
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Kevin Vu New user Renton,Wa 61 Posts |
I can do three coins. Does that count ? hehe Great video Tom Frank. Wowzerz..
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Chris "linkster" Watson Special user England 564 Posts |
Wow that video clip is awesome...just what I needed for some inspiration....thank you Tom.
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
I learned it with ungaffed silver dollars from Bobby Bernard. There are actually two different methods, "The Flipover" and the "Vacuum". Bobby uses the "Vacuum".
"The Swatter"
Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com |
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Chris "linkster" Watson Special user England 564 Posts |
Hi Bill,
I have met Bobby who very kindly showed me his workings on the himber vanish. He developed the initial move into more what we see today and he has some moves which I haven't even seen Sankey do. Very cool. Any idea if Bobby's stuff is in print and where I might find it? Cheers Chris |
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Randy Sager Elite user 409 Posts |
I know in one of the Ganson Teach in series booklets. Bobby taught the coin star and other items of his. There was also a book put out back in the 80's of Bobby's card and coin work.
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Wrenn New user 6 Posts |
I've been doing the 5 coin roll down and the 5 coin downs star for ages but for some reason never thought to connect the two as Tom Frank does in that video.
Something new to work on. ;-) |
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stephen secret New user mpls. 67 Posts |
Also, look in Mark Wilson course in magic (book) for two ways to attain the four coins.
It took me 12 weeks riding around Mexico working on this move. People like seeing this.
sincerely, secret
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Chris "linkster" Watson Special user England 564 Posts |
Cheers Stephen I'll check that out.
Recently managed to pick up the Bobby Bernard book which teaches the coin star. There is also a fascinating set of photos which capture T. Nelson Downs showing the coin star to someone on the street. The shots are captured from a cine recording. Fascinating bit of history. There is also a brilliant article on condition of the hands before performing along with some hints that Bobby picked up from Cardini. Brilliant book. |
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carbone1853 Loyal user RI USA 239 Posts |
Does anyone perform the 4/5 coin star as a trick? Like in the Amateur Magician Handbook. I’ve tried many variations and I can’t seem to make it look magical. I have also performed it as a flourish but the coin star, as a flourish does not get as good a reaction as the role down and the star is much more difficult.
Any suggestions on how to make it look magical as a trick would be helpful. Thanks Chris |
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mystre71 Inner circle martinsburg west virginia 1693 Posts |
Vanish the coins and then under cover of a silk do the star then whip the silk showing the coins have reapeared.
Carney does this (but not with the coin star were talking about here) he does the coin star production with the coins appearing at the tips of each pair of fingers. Best Joe
Walk around coin box work check it out here https://www.magicalmystries.com/products
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