A LESSON WITH JOHN CARNEY
Vanishing
Coins
Beyond the French Drop.
Explore unexpected coin vanishes and the details that make sleight of hand look effortless.
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The foundations
Refine your grips, palms, and handling for greater naturalness.
The vanishes
Explore a wide range of methods, variations, and subtle touches.
The thinking
Learn how misdirection, context, focus, and emphasis strengthen the illusion.
SMALL DETAILS. STRONGER MAGIC.
More natural.
More deceptive.
John Carney takes you beyond the French Drop with unusual and baffling ways to make a coin vanish.
From advanced techniques to a more natural Thumb Palm or a more deceptive French Drop, each lesson explores the handling and approach behind a convincing illusion.
Along the way, John explains misdirection, focus, and context. These principles apply throughout your sleight of hand, helping you understand why a move works as well as how to perform it.
Video download. Runtime: 108 minutes.
SEE THE LESSON
A closer look.
Explore the lesson contents
Foundations
- Recommended Reading
- Misdirection and Context
- Grips and Tips
- Classic Palm Finesse
- Thumb Palm Finesse
- Finger Palm Finesse
- Classic Palm
- Thumb Palm
- Finger Palm
- Focus and Emphasis
Vanishes
- Kort Drop Vanish
- Brown’s Simple Placement
- French Drop Touches
- Malini Slide
- Malini’s “Lady, Eagle”
- Ramsay Vanish Variation
- Chuck Smith’s Will O’ the Wisp
- Wiped Away
- Fingertip Vanish
- Leipzig in Slow Motion
- Leipzig Slo-Mo Variation
- Cornelius Slow Motion
- Coins in the Mist
- Bobo Over the Top
- Himber Vanish
- Roth’s Amazing Vanish
- Leipzig’s “Right There”
- “Right There” Variation
- Hugard Steeplechase
- Bobo Bluff Vanish
- Coin Fold
- Pivot Vanish
- Purse Frame Multiple Vanish
- Production and Vanish from Bill
PRODUCT REVIEWS
What magicians say.
“One of the best - if not the best - teachers in magic ... [provides] the tools needed to do great sleight of hand with coins. It gets my highest recommendation.”
“... thoughtful and insightful ... the knowledge I've gained goes far beyond vanishing a coin. This is one of the very few Videos I will watch again and again.”
“New to coin magic? This Video will save you from making the first 25 mistakes, putting you on the right path. Been doing coin magic for decades? You’ll enjoy seeing more than two dozen vanishes done perfectly, and refine your misdirection. John's friendly, avuncular teaching style, make this a great resource for all magicians.”
“It's like having John hanging out with you giving personal instruction. His discussion on focus and being relaxed can and should be applied to all branches of our craft. Quite simply stated, this Video is a masterclass from a true master of his craft. Worth 10 times the money.”
“There are lots of magic Videos today with dramatic music, cool edits, lots of sizzle, and even more hype. "Vanishing Coins" delivers the steak. This is a mother load of thoughtful and mature instruction and advice for real-world workers. Thanks!”
“Can't get a better teacher on sleight of hand then John Carney..”
“Camera work is outstanding on the close up shots of your hands. Like you are standing right in the room.”
“... from the timing to the misdirection, the focusing of attention, and the little nuances ... pure GOLD!!”
“This like all of John's teachings is outstanding. A private lesson would cost at least 3 times as much and you might get one or two moves. It is so worth it. Do NOT pass this up if you are serious about your magic.”
“Fantastic, just finished my 1st viewing. John is one of our TREASURES!”
“Incredible Video!”
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