Dr Houstoun on Coins

Tutored by Will Houstoun

Coins

Lesson:

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
0:01:15 Academy Introduction
0:02:45 Lesson Introduction
Assembly Effects
0:03:50 Shadow Coins
0:04:40 Discussion
0:06:50 Shell Coin
0:07:40 Comments on Surface
0:10:10 Explanation
0:34:20 Comments on construction
0:37:40 Final comments, tips and ideas
0:53:10 Question: Would you do this on a hard table and how would you manage the sound?
0:54:15 Question: Can you explain about the different types of shell and pros and cons of each?
0:57:55 Diamond shape version
0:59:30 Explanation
1:07:30 Ace Assembly
1:09:20 Discussion
1:12:00 Explanation
1:17:10 Ascanio Spread recap
1:19:10 Three Coin Production
1:26:20 Question: Do you worry about the orientation of the coins with regards to heads and tails?
1:27:15 One Handed Vanish (Jimmy Wilson)
1:30:10 Break (Ends: 1:31:40)
1:33:25 One Handed Vanish - Explanation
1:47:50 Comments on Angles
Matrix Effects
1:49:55 Introduction
1:51:15 Ash’s Matrix
1:52:35 Explanation
2:00:30 Discussion
2:05:45 Question: Do you have tips for the fake throw?
2:08:25 Classic Matrix
2:10:20 Comments
2:12:40 Explanation
2:21:05 More comments on handling invisible coins
2:23:35 Simple vs. Difficult
2:25:50 Introduction to Routine with Jumbo Coin production
2:26:40 Will’s notes
2:28:25 Routine with Jumbo Coin production
2:30:00 Explanation
2:39:35 Comments on placement of jumbo coin before production
2:41:40 Two Jumbo Coins
2:48:10 Flame to coin idea
2:50:15 Wrap-up Comments
2:53:00 Thoughts on sense of flow and tempo
Questions
2:56:35 Would you do Matrix and Shadow Coins together, which is your preference?
2:57:45 How do you practice making your movements natural?
2:59:00 Do you have a really easy trick? Coin through table
3:01:50 Do you have any tips on training your hands and increasing your dexterity?
3:03:25 Final comments
3:05:20 End