Is there a good video or book(let) for a beginner to the linking rings?

http://www.stevensmagic.com the Greater Magic video library version. Has several approaches. Many of the specialized tapes/dvds don't give you the basics.

The Amateur Magician's Handbook (what? that old thing!) has the basics but expects you to put your own routine together.

David Ginn has a "Comedy" Ring Routine which I used to use with a very nice reaction.

And you can always try the search function. Just about every ring routine available has been discussed here.

The books and video/dvd recourses have been given in several threads.

The search is half the fun.

But doing the trick is TWICE the fun...

Hello:

A couple tapes/DVDs that are good for the beginner are:

1. Brad Burt's Linking Rings Video - Brad is an excellent teacher, and will go over all the small details like how to position your hands on the rings, etc.

2. 25 Tricks with Linking Rings - I haven't watched it, but others have liked it. Again, real basic information for someone beginning with the rings. And, the video is cheap - around $10 or less.

I would start with these two. The Stevens video that Pete mentions is good, but mostly assumes you have a working knowledge of the rings.

Ron

Excellent. Thanks for the info. Will any of these references include ideas for routines and patter themes?

Stuper1,

Jeff McBride's "McBride Magic On Stage" Vol. 1 has what you're looking for. It includes:

Types of rings to use
Flourishes
Spins & Twirls
The Crash Link
The Centrifugal Force Unlink
Dan Harlan's Missing link

Plus, the routine (Jeff's), broken down into 3 phases, ending with the ring "figures," The Globe, Opening Flower, and ending with the 6-ring Chain Finale.

http://www.llpub.com/zenshop/index.php?m......pID=1210

Click on the above link. Hope this helps!

Doug

Yes, it helps very much. Thanks to all for your comments.

Does anyone else have advice?

Ron

Lewis Ganson's "Routined Manipulations" & "Routined Finale" (books) have some good info about rings. One book contains a worked out routine the other some handling and a good false count (Ken Brooks). Al Schneider uses a similar false count on his DVD's (llpub). Al's routine is very good and the handling is not very difficult. I too think McBride's Magic on Stage tapes are a great resource for LR moves and routining.