Dr Houstoun On Coins Day 1

Tutored by: Will Houstoun

Timestamp Description
0:01:15 Academy Introduction
0:02:45 Course Introduction
3-Fly Routines
0:09:15 Chris Kenner (Demo)
0:10:35 Discussion
0:15:15 Flip Fly - Performance
0:16:45 Introduction
0:19:55 Flipper Coin
0:24:05 Routine Explanation
0:34:40 Comments on use of Flipper coin and trick construction
0:37:10 French Pop move
0:44:40 Recap of production from finger palm
0:50:05 Question: After the French pop, is there a good way of
reproducing the coin?
0:54:15 Baker's 3-Fly - Introduction
0:58:20 Performance
1:00:00 Comments on this routine
1:04:15 Explanation & Shell Coin
1:14:40 Recap of roll down vanish
1:16:45 "Soft" coins, treatment and preparation
Questions
1:20:05 What are your thoughts on Bobo's Modern Coin Magic book? *(Book
list below)*
1:22:10 What is your go-to coin effect?
1:22:45 How do you practice your coin moves?
1:26:20 Do you borrow coins or do you always use your coins?
1:27:25 Do you ever pre-load a coin?
1:28:25 Discussion on value of coins and change over time of reactions
to magic
1:35:20 Break
1:36:50 Discussion - compromises and rationales
1:45:05 What is the intention behind the magic you perform? Is it art?
3-Fly Routines continued
1:50:45 International
1:52:20 Comments & Explanation
2:02:25 Coin 0.5 - Introduction
2:03:35 Performance
2:06:00 Comments
2:13:00 Explanation
2:20:10 Prologue
2:26:55 Question: How did you learn the multi-tasking aspect?
2:31:55 Question: Do you have any tips for the coin roll or any
alternatives?
2:37:50 Discussion on History of Magic
2:44:35 Coins from Candle
2:46:45 Explanation
2:58:45 Coin Vanish using sleeves
3:01:40 Comments on handling invisible coins
Questions
3:05:45 What was the first trick that made you fall in love with coin
magic?
3:06:10 Where would you recommend buying elastic bands to adjust the
tension of flipper coins?
3:08:20 Do you hand gimmicks out to be examined and do people find the
secret?
3:09:20 Do you recommend trying different coins and weights for all the
moves that you do?
3:10:50 Do you have recommendations for places to buy gaffed coins?
3:14:50 What would you say is the ideal distance between yourself and
the audience?
3:16:25 How do you make sure the audience feel involved in the magic?
3:18:05 Shadow Coins
3:19:40 Ending Comments
3:22:25 End
Book List
Modern Coin Magic / New Modern Coin Magic - J.B.Bobo
Introduction to Coin Magic - Shigeo Futagawa
Expert Coin Magic - David Roth
Totally Out of Control/Out of Control - Chris Kenner
Destroyers - Troy Hooser