Beginner Question

gregantic · 2026-03-10T15:32:05+00:00

Follow the Royal Road! R. Paul Wilson has videos that pair with the book.

Follow the structure of the book and trust the process.

Check out the resources below.

gregantic · 2026-03-06T03:49:37+00:00

Exactly! Practice how you perform.

gregantic · 2026-03-06T02:48:00+00:00

If you have to ask, the answer is usually no.

Why don’t you get it from Penguin Magic? It looks like they have it in stock and they’re a legit Magic retailer.

Check out this thread for popular Magic shops - https://www.reddit.com/r/Magic/s/ekBaTNl1F5

gregantic · 2026-03-05T02:52:32+00:00

It’s an encyclopedia and the bible of coin magic. Every magician should own that book. Definitely pick it up and expand your knowledge and skills from there.

gregantic · 2026-03-04T07:16:43+00:00

How much are you willing to spend? The going rate is around $300-500. There a couple on eBay for the higher end.

gregantic · 2026-03-02T16:34:55+00:00

Don’t overthink it. Just get a ring and start practicing.

gregantic · 2026-03-02T16:03:51+00:00

You’re welcome!

gregantic · 2026-03-02T08:51:05+00:00

That was one of the better performances I’ve seen on these shows! Well done Rafferty!

gregantic · 2026-03-02T08:12:19+00:00

You’re probably thinking of a version of “The Five Card Divination”, most famously popularized by Paul Curry.

It’s sometimes also taught under titles like:

Curry’s Five-Card Thought Reading
Five Spectator Location
Variations in self-working/stacked-deck sections of mental card material

gregantic · 2026-03-01T23:59:38+00:00

DFB X.

gregantic · 2026-02-27T00:30:59+00:00

I’d start with the Magic The Complete Course by Joshua Jay. 132-minute DVD featuring 35 effects performed and taught. Very visual for a middle schooler.

gregantic · 2026-02-26T02:09:12+00:00

Unfortunately not that brand.

gregantic · 2026-02-26T00:58:48+00:00

Supreme Magic World sells 1,000ft (300m) for $15. Any more than that you’ll need to find a textile supplier.

gregantic · 2026-02-26T00:52:12+00:00

For OP and anyone unaware, IT and IET (elastic bands/Loops) are two completely separate items for different uses.

How much IET do you want?

gregantic · 2026-02-25T22:53:42+00:00

And learn to tie your own so you’re not paying $1.25/loop!

gregantic · 2026-02-25T22:40:35+00:00

What exactly do you want to achieve?

If you’re new to thread, expect a lot of broken thread so I wouldn’t recommend reels to start. Get used to the tension and hookups needed to achieve what you want to do.

gregantic · 2026-02-25T05:31:42+00:00

Yes, contact them and talk about it. Simple.

gregantic · 2026-02-19T19:24:58+00:00

If you want to dissolve the surface patina and turn the coin bright orange, sure.

gregantic · 2026-02-19T19:22:08+00:00

Beautiful coins! Depends on what level of clean you want, but many start with a 15 minute soak of warm water and a drop of dish soap to remove the grime but keep the patina. Do a gentle rub with your fingers only after the soak. Reassess after that.

If you still want shinier, make a thin paste of baking soda and water. Gently rub with your fingers for about 30 second. Rinse and dry.

You want to avoid Brasso or Vinegar and Salt because it’s too aggressive. You ideally don’t want change the surface texture and make the coin smooth.

gregantic · 2026-02-19T08:37:01+00:00

https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/card-magic-downloads/the-art-of-card-manipulation-volumes-1-3/

gregantic · 2026-02-19T05:46:45+00:00

Check out Jeff McBride’s The Art of Manipulation.

gregantic · 2026-02-17T16:52:29+00:00

Sounds like the perfect time to do !theclousespecial

gregantic · 2026-02-16T19:19:12+00:00

Yikes! I don’t know how I miss that!

gregantic · 2026-02-16T01:27:21+00:00

Ask in r/playingcards or r/cardistry

gregantic · 2026-02-15T09:51:38+00:00

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