Update November 16, 2010:

Tuning Fork I just posted  "The Tuning Fork:  My Tribute to David Roth.  Enjoy.





Update September 27, 2010:

They'rrrrrrrrrrreee baaaack!  October 16-17th 2010, the New York Coin Magic Seminar returns to Mark DeSouza's lecture theater in King of Prussia, PA.  The focus this year is Methods, Performances, and Presentations.  In addition to ROTH, RUBINSTEIN, AND GALLO, special guests this time around are, BOB FITCH, DOUG BREWER, HOWIE SCHWARZMAN, AND JEAN EMMANUEL FRANZIS.  You don't want to miss this one!  Register at www.newyorkcoinmagic.net



Update September 3, 2009:

Just in from the New York Coin Magic Guys:  With SIX highly successful New York Coin Magic Semnars, and TEN instructional DVD's on all phases of coin magic under their belt, the New York coin guys ROTH, RUBINSTEIN, and GALLO could just sit back and enjoy their accomplishments. They could, but they won't! Because on October 24-25th 2009, at Marc DeSouza's magic theatre in King of Prussia, PA, host David ROTH, Dr. Michael RUBINSTEIN, and Mike GALLO, will be presenting New York Coin Magic Seminar SEVEN!! The theme of this year's Seminar is WORKERS - with the focus not on difficult sleight of hand, but on PRACTICAL, workable material for all occassions, from friends, to professional gigs. There will be material for everyone, beginners and pros alike!! NEW routines, new moves, unpublished stuff held back for years from ALL of the hosts, lectures, shows, hands on workshops where you will get PERSONAL instruction from ROTH, RUBINSTEIN, and GALLO (the highlight of the seminars for many of our past attendees!!), special guests, a bag of FREE stuff worth over $100 (different at each seminar), a Pizza lunch (and we are talking about GREAT pizza!), a screening of footage of coin magicians of the past, a SPECIAL tribute to the late Geoff Latta, and MORE! The next day the attendees are welcome to stay for the filming of our DVD set, where even MORE material will be taught. We may even ask some of our attendees to contribute routines for the next set of DVD's, as Eric Jones, Dan Watkins, Bill Citino, and Marc DeSouza among others have done on our prior DVD's! 

SPECIAL GUESTS Eric DeCamps, Doug Brewer, and Scotty York!  All guests will give you their insight on their special brand of coin magic, teaching real world WORKER routines, tips, and giving advice, as they will be there for YOU during the two day period. The cost? We have held the price again to only $250, the SAME price the Seminar has been given since 2004. MATERIAL TAUGHT AT THE SEMINAR IS NOT THE SAME AS THE MATERIAL WE PUT ON THE DVD's, so don't miss out!!! Space is limited to the seats in the theatre, so register SOON, at www.newyorkcoinmagic.net! Looking forward to seeing you there!

Update October 6, 2008:

Just in from the New York Coin Magic guys:  On Nov 22-23 2008, at Marc DeSouza's magic theater in King of Prussia, PA, we will be presenting Seminar Six . And the theme this year? More!  Yes, more of everything  - coins across, copper silver, productions, vanishes, and penetrations, and more!  Anything goes at this one , including new routines, new moves, unpublished stuff, lectures, workshops, special guests Victor Trabucco and Al Schneider, a bag of free  stuff worth over $100 (different at each seminar), a Pizza lunch (and we are talking about great  pizza!), a special screening of footage of coin magicians of the past, a tribute to the late Geoff Latta, and more!  The next day the attendees are welcome to stay for the filming of our DVD set, where even more  material will be taught. We may even ask some of our guests to contribute!

The cost? We have held the price again to only $250. Space is limited, so register soon at our website, http://www.newyorkcoinmagic.net (registration will be open in the next couple of days). Looking forward to seeing you there!

Update May 11, 2007:

The original reason I started the Foundations section of this website was to answer questions that I received over and over again.  Topics tended to be about the Classic Palm, the Muscle Pass , where to start with Bobo’s etc.  

With the increased availability of custom crafted gaffed coin sets, I have been receiving questions with more frequency about what type of gaffed coins should I get?

I have added a 7 topic essay to help you make your decision about gaffed coins that covers the following:

 

What type of gaffed coins should I get?

1.  What type of gaffs?

2.  What size coins?

3.  Silver versus clad?

4.  What are soft coins?

5.  What is re-edging?

6.  Should I get an expanded shell set or unexpanded shell set?

7.  Do I need custom crafted gaffed coins?

 

Enter the Foundations Section to read this essay.  Enjoy.

 

Update May 5, 2007:  

 

It's been a few years since I added a new coin video.  I figured it was time to share something new.  Check out The Coin Change Chalice:  in the Videos section.  It is a magical chalice that turns all the coins inside to whatever coin was last placed in...

 

Update April 27, 2007:

I just posted my review of the The New York Coin Magic Seminar:  Volumes 2,3, and 4 - Copper Silver DVDs.  David Roth, Michael Rubinstein, Michael Gallo, and Geoff Latta have just released three new DVDs on Copper Silver coin magic (coin plots that use varied types of coins).  Click the review for the details.

 

 

 

 

Update January 18, 2007:

 

In my last update in September, I alluded to a new routine that I am releasing in eBook form.  I am happy to report it is ready to purchase.  The routine is called "CAPLOCATION" it is an un-gaffed evolution of John Kennedy's Translocation using bottle caps.  Click HERE to read more about it and view a demo video.  For ordering, visit the Products section of this website.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Many people have complimented me about the Classic Palming teaching that I provide in the Foundations section of this website.  If you are still looking for more material to teach the Classic Palm, a new DVD has been released through www.themagicbakery.com by Reed McClintock that deals exclusively with this technique.  Click HERE to find out more.

 

 

 

 

Upcoming items:  The New York Coin Magic Seminar Volume 2 - on Copper/Silver coin routines (a 3 DVD set) is supposed to be released in the near future.  I hope to provide a review on it when it is released.  Stay tuned...

 

Update September 27, 2006:

 

Sorry for the lack of updates so far this year.  Things have been pretty crazy in real life this year.  I do however want to pass on some exciting news...

 

First of all, go to www.homerliwag.com and watch the trailer for his new DVD, CoinOne.  Secondly, after you watch the trailer, go to the shop section of his website and buy it.  I have not seen the DVD yet, but just look at that trailer!  It's AWSOME!  This DVD contains two routines.  The first is Homer's routine published in Chris Kenner's hard to find Magic Man Examiner originally entitled "Four Coins and a Filipino."  As a bonus, Chris Kenner performs and explains his great coin routine, The Deep, from his book, Totally Out of Control.

 

If any of you liked my "Coinvention Crossing" routine, you need to definitely buy Homer's DVD.  The one move I use of visually tossing a coin from one hand to the other, only to immediately see it never went is directly out of Homer's routine.  It looks incredible in his hands.
 

Also... Mike Gallo has three new DVDs out in the marketplace now.  Head to www.newyorkcoinmagic.net and click on Mike Gallo's product page, you can buy them directly from him.

 

Lastly, I have a new routine coming out in eBook form.  I plan on releasing it in October, so keep your eyes peeled...

 

Update May 5, 2006:

 

I just received the following notice from the New York Coin Magic Seminar guys:

 

NEW YORK COIN MAGIC SEMINAR 4 - JUNE 10, 2006

The New York Coin Magic Seminar guys, ROTH, RUBINSTEIN, LATTA, and GALLO, are at it again! After three successful Seminars, the N.Y. coin guys are heading back to Marc DeSouza’s magic theatre outside of Philadelphia , for a full day of coin magic! This seminar will run OVER 6 hours, and will have the same ingredients that made the first seminar so successful. There will be demonstrations, lectures, unpublished material, free stuff giveaways, rare DVD footage of coin magicians of the past, great stories, and TWO HOURS of hands on coin work with workshops and personal instruction from Roth, Rubinstein, Latta, and Gallo. As a SPECIAL GUEST, they are proud to present PAUL CUMMINS, who will teach the real work on routines he performs in his professional repertoire every day! All this, for only $250!!!!.
 

In order to give as much personal instruction as possible, this seminar will be limited in size. At this price, the seminar should fill up in no time, so be sure to sign up as soon as possible. Send all serious inquiries to Michael Rubinstein at coinchampions@aol.com, or register at our website, www.newyorkcoinmagic.net. Registration comes with receipt of your payment, and will close when the seats are filled. Hope to see you all in Pennsylvania June 10th!!
 

Update February 28, 2006:

 

I just posted my review of the The New York Coin Magic Seminar:  Volume 1 - Coins Across DVD.  David Roth, Michael Rubinstein, Michael Gallo, Geoff Latta, and special guest, Kainoa Harbottle put on film two DVDs worth of material focused on the Coins Across Plot.  Click and enjoy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Update January 22,  2006:

 

My Coin Man Walking DVD was reviewed by Brad Henderson in the January '06 MAGIC Magazine.  Click here to read the verdict.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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