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Modern Coin Magic

Bobo, J.B.

Dover

(Based on 3 reviews)
This book is truly the "Bible" of coin magic. Covers every aspect of coin work - gimmicked coins, ungimmicked coins, sleights, self-working effects, you name it. If it's coins it's in this book. Over 500 pages, Hardbound.

Reviews

Jeff Stone

Official Reviewer

Sep 23, 2022

Overview

One Book, 358 pages, a cubic butt-load of coin magic, $12 bucks and one Modern Coin Magic Review. Is it gem or is it rubble? Stay tuned to find out.

Effect

Um . . . I'm not sure how to discuss effect or method in a volume this complete. Let's just say that just about every coin move, trick, idea, etc. that has ever been done is either in this book, or inspired by something in it.

Method

This book covers coin switches, coin ditches, coin vanishes, coin appearances, coin tricks, coins across, coin palms, coin penetrations, coin to impossible location, stuff with regular coins, stuff with gimmicked coins, and tons and tons and tons of other coin "stuff." This is the actual book "they" are referring to when "they" say " . . . every trick in the book."

Product Quality

The quality is also top notch. It's printed on high quality paper, with clear printing, over 500 very clear illustrations. It's categorized into progressively more advanced concepts. It's starts with the basics and smoothly transitions into the more intricate, difficult stuff. Further, by the end of the book, you will have been exposed to not only a ton of sleights/moves, but also 130 effects, including full routines from some of the most accomplished coin magicians in the history of coin magic. It's well written, well illustrated, and easy to learn from. A lot of the stuff will take a ton of practice, but everything you need to learn it is in the book.

Ad Copy Integrity

The ad copy is excellent and 100% accurate. This book really is the incredible book they claim it is. Not much else to say here folks.

Final Thoughts

Products like this are hard to review. It's so complete, and so awesome, that there's really not much to say. If you ever have done, currently do, or ever will do even one single coin trick, you absolutely must own this book. It's perfect for beginners and coin magic experts and everyone in between. And at a mere $12 bucks there is no excuse for not adding this book to your personal library.

Final Verdict:
5 Stars with a Stone Status of GEM!
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Lary Crews

Aug 08, 2004

I've bought this book five times in 35 years because it is the very best book on coin magic ever written.

As a working professional magician, I have used stuff from the Bobo book virtually every day of my performing life. Recommended most highly.

Lary Crews
Las Vegas
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Cutnstuf

Dec 18, 2002

For anyone interested in coin magic this should be considered the bible of coin magic. There is enough material here to keep you busy for years. A definite must.
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