Bobo february 11, 1910 in texarkana, texas 12 september 1996 was a magician most known for his work and writing in the arena of coin magic. Because you will not have been aided by special stage apparatus, the results will be all the more astonishing. It is the revised and greatly enlarged version of modern coin magic. Bobo s modern coin magic six hundred sixtynine illustrations are included for clarity in demonstrating 110 coin sleights and 312 coin tricks. Coin magic can be performed any time, anywhere, on the spur of the moment. Jun 25, 2016 if you ever have done, currently do, or ever will do even one single coin trick, you absolutely must own this book.
The best manual for amateurs, an encyclopedic source for professionals. This version of a classic magic book was created by. Without a doubt this is the most comprehensive textbook on coin magic. Bobos modern coin magic old or new theory11 forums.
David roths expert coin magic pdf free download epdf. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The bobo coin vanish 27 coin sleights vanish single coin vanishes eccentric vanishes dont use. It contains the basics for almost all of coin magic. Dig out or order a copy of bobo s modern coin magic.
You will learn all about palms, holds, flips, switches, changeover, steals, cuffing, sleeving, and other sleightofhand techniques coin. If you are yet an amateur, this easytofollow manual together with regular practice is pdf the surest route to professionallevel competence. Bobo in english published by dover publications inc. For anyone interested in learning coin magic or adding to their repertoire, this is an excellent text for a very reasonable price. Hahne, supplemented the text for a clearer understanding of each move and effect. Ask for a coin, and perform some of the tricks in this book. Click download or read online button to get modern coin magic book now. As tricks with coins are so readily improvised, they are among the most impressive forms of legerdemain. Read the preface, brauns introduction, acknowledgements, and the prologue. Download modern coin magic or read modern coin magic online books in pdf, epub and mobi format. Bobo s coin magic to receive even more free classic magic books click here. Having it on screen while practicing would be great.
See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This book is the most complete treatise ever written on sleightofhand coin conjuring. The new bobo which again, is actually titled modern is the original copy of the book in pages and the dover publication cut off the pages due to some reason. Latest coin box magic introduction 489 coin sleights coin box moves miscellaneous. Bobo but you should be able to find more references on the web. Topics coin, magic, tricks collection opensource language english. If you do walkaround, its arguably the post common form of coin trick performers by working magicians. The new modern coin magic the additional material from the revised edition.
His work entitled modern coin magic originally published in 1952 is still considered today to be a core reference by most magicians. Bobo modern coin magic vol 1 1of2 video dailymotion. Nelson downs in 1900 to produce a complete manual of coin sleights and tricks and use them in a routined coin trick act. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. Bobo himself mostly did kid shows traveling from school to school but he was a master magician and put together this treatise on coin magic. Buy modern coin magic 116 coin sleights and 236 coin tricks by j. The additional material from the revised edition content of original edition. The new modern coin magic, which includes four additional chapters see separate entry for that book. You wont find much application outside of coin and money magic here.
Guides you systematically from basic techniques, through integrated tricks to complete routined acts, 18 in all. Participants will learn selected sleights and tricks from bobo. The advertisements for modern coin magic boasted that it was 384 pages long, covering 116 sleights and 236 tricks. This book is the most complete treatise ever written on sleightof. The bible of coin magic sleights, tricks and routines on dvd for beginner to expert. I would recommend looking at a good book on coin magic as this is the origin of some of the tricks described here.
Bobo has added to these the best of the modern innovations, while eliminating all of the outofdate pdf and impractical sleights of his sources. Download modern coin magic ebook in pdf, epub, mobi. Its perfect for beginners and coin magic experts and everyone in between. It is by far the most complete resource of lessons on all the coin moves you will ever need to know. To be precise, there are 116 coin sleights and 236 coin tricks. Bobo february 11, 1910 september 12, 1996 was a magician most known for his work and writing in the arena of coin magic. With bobo s basic knowledge and knowhow, the best feats of the worlds expert coin workers can be yours. Bobo, 9780486242583, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This is a clip from an old stevens magic emporium video featuring a couple of the coin vanishes from his classic book.
All the famous coin men are represented with their favorite coin trick. Bobo goes into grave detail discussing many different vanishes, appearances, tricks, etc. If you would rather have this classic work in book form, see the modern coin magic book. If you seriously want to study bobo, get bobo s modern coin magic, which ironically enough is not the new one at all. If you are into coin magic in the slightest bit, then you need this book.
I know some great magicians who use variations on this vanish to this day. Alnnate with hole and no lid, coins disappear from within and. Now that it has a study guide i think ill give it a shot. There are some things in here that are beyond bobo, and if updated a little bit, can be cutting edge coin workdevices.
It has 116 coin sleights, and 236 coin tricks, with 510 illustrations. One at a time, coins travel from one hand to the other, with fun byplay. When party guests request a few tricks, be prepared. Bobo contains descriptions of the coin walk, the roll down coin flourish and the downs star among others. Originally published in 1952, this classic guidebook provides a complete treatise on sleight of hand coin conjuring, making an excellent companion for those who want to impress and entertain with some classic magic tricks.
If you consider adding a coin trick to your program look no further. Bobo acknowledgments prologueof coins and conjuring scot on monie, 1584 i coin concealments. This is a general study guide of bobo s modern coin magic. Pm me with your email, and i will get the marvelous gem emailed to you in pdf format. There is a newer edition of this book by magic, inc. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Palm, pocket, sucker, hanks, envelope v quick tricks. This book is an essential if you are interested in coin magic. In other words you wouldnt have to read any other book. His great grandfather, jean beaubeaux, immigrated to america after the disastrous francoprussian war, but his new. Bobo has gathered here the best and most useful of all coin tricksnot only his own, but those of some four dozen notable prestidigitators, including such greats as roberthoudin, professor hoffmann andthe greatest of all coin conjurerst. This free video download is nearly four hours long and is packed with sleights, routines, tips, tricks, and ideas using a variety of coin boxes. Bobo acknowledgments prologueof coins and conjuring. The revised and greatly expanded edition of this book is the new modern coin magic.
Bobos modern coin magic is the classic work on coin magic, by an acknowledged master of the subject. David rothscxpcfztc01n mag1c written and illustrated byrichard kaufmanpublished byrichard kaufman and alan gr. All the tested, traditional methods of coin magic are here. Bobo 11 february 1910 in texarkana, texas 12 september 1996 was a magician most known for his work and writing in the arena of coin magic his work entitled modern coin magic originally published in 1952 is still considered today to be a core reference by most magicians he also wrote watch this one.
Ive been wanting to venture into some coin magic as ive only really played with cards and everywhere i look mentions bobo in one way or another. A modern treatise of ways of concealing, producing, altering and multiplying coins from the empty hands. The quality is a bit lacking, but the vanishes look great. The worlds most complete text book of coin conjuring in its 14th printing. Some of the routines are dated but the material is good and it is worth having if you love magic or if you manipulate coins. We are republishing this rare work in a modern, high quality, and affordable edition, complete with a newly written introduction and reproductions of the original illustrations. In 358 pages, with 510 illustrations this book details over 100 coin sleights and moves and 236 coin tricks of every conceivable nature. Switches, flips, changeover, steals iii coin vanishes iv complete coin vanishes.
Bobos modern coin magic study guide theory11 forums. Please tell us what you think and share your opinions with others. For professionals, this volume is a convenient encyclopedic reference that gathers in one place all the best coin magic from antiquity to modern times. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Modern coin magic 116 coin sleights and 236 coin tricks by. The most complete treatise on sleightofhand coin conjuring, including best traditional methods and modern innovations. Although bobo was not a huge star in the world of magic, he was well known among magicians for his coin work. He even covers topics such as shells, coin magic on stage, and sleeving. There is a strong link between coin manipulation and coin magic.
The most complete manual of coin magic ever produced. First described in modern magic by professor hoffmann. In 16 chapters it covers every conceivable type of coin effect and sleight, using ordinary coins, plus chapters on trick coins like shell coins, folding coins, coin boxes like the okito and boston box, miser dream, and a wealth of other coin material. New modern coin magic was an expended version of modern coin magic 1952 it included four new chapters. Modern coin magic also available for read online in mobile and kindle. Any area of magic, be it close up, parlor, stage, busking, mentalism, coins or. A subreddit for sharing and discussing magic, without any exposure. With the videos and online instruction bbo available, i fear this book is destined for the out of print category. And so the unbreakable match started young bobo on a career in magic that has herewith culminated in this book depicting his curiosity in the specialty of coin magic.
Bobo s modern coin magic brings a new form of entertainment to the magic world. Bobo 11 february 1910 in texarkana, texas 12 september 1996 was a magician most known for his work and writing in the arena of coin magic his work entitled modern coin magic originally published in 1952 is still considered today to be a core reference by most magicians. To see all the latest instant download magic tricks click here. It covers the use of many of your favorite coin boxes and some you may not have ever seen before. Bobo s modern coin magic next previous contents preface j. Coin concealments 1 the classic palm 2 the edge palm. Modern magic by professor hoffmann in 2876 drew heavily upon roberthoudins treatise, and added to the conjurers. Bobo, author of modern coin magic and the guy who started it all.
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