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total novice at magic which books or dvds can i learn the 4 coin trick (matrix without cards),and also the coin melt thru the glass table
and where is a good place to get the raven?

do these tricks require palming as im very very bad at it
also how in blazes is this done?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNxY8xacxG4

i know how to do the wayne houchin one but this baffles me
thanks

Howdy, Bob.

First off, welcome to Talk Magic.

Secondly, I would advise against the purchase of gimmicks and one-hit style effects. It's always best to get in from the ground floor. It appears you're new to the art, and I am assuming you're mostly interested in coin magic. Here's a quick list of some things to get you started.

Bobo's Modern Coin Magic book - Pretty much the bible of coin magic. Everything from the super basic to ultra advanced is in here. This book alone can keep you busy for decades.

Some people prefer to learn visually, so I would also highly recommend David Roth's Expert Coin Magic Made Easy DVD series. Excellent resource that again starts with the foundations and moves on in difficulty.

There are so many more resources - I'm sure plenty of others (and more proficient coin works then I'll EVER be) will be around to point you in the right direction.

As for the video link - that effect was created by Talk Magic's own KEMS! Excellent effect, and one you can purchase by clicking the link to the flash magic shop (owned and operated by Talk Magic's own Stephenmagic).

Hope this helps you out. Take a look at the search function or just browse through the reviews forum - you'll find plenty more info on coin magic (as well as any other kind of magic) in there.

thanks visuals definately better for me

welcome to Tm, yes books are the way forward or DVDs. Have fun learning magic.

In general if you trawl through the Review Section and use the Search function once you know what you're looking for, you'll find many previous discussions on most magic effects and items. A lot of the super duper stuff turns out to be less than wonderful or is perhaps just a variation of a basic theme. Most of us on TM have a drawer, cupboard or something similar full of unused stuff bought because it sounded wonderful but is nothing like it .

If you can't find a review of an item just ask in the Reviews Request area and if someone knows the effect you'll get some input. All part of the service !

boblebob wrote:also how in blazes is this done?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNxY8xacxG4

That's the very question no one will answer

EDIT: Especially our very own Kems, because Redemption is his effect.

Mark Wilson's Complete Course in Magic is a book really worth getting. Goes over all the basics really well and has some brilliant effects in there.

Sankeys Revolutionary Coin Magic DVD was a great help for me