The Encyclopedia of Coin Sleights 1-3 by Michael Rubinstein

The close-up magician relies on a variety of sleights to craft captivating performances. However, locating the right techniques can be time-consuming and challenging. “The Encyclopedia of Coin Sleights,” presented by Dr. Michael Rubinstein, simplifies this process by offering an extensive collection of coin sleights, making it easier for magicians to focus on their creativity. Dr. Rubinstein guides viewers through a spectrum of sleights, from fundamental palms to complex transformations. Rather than attempting to cover every sleight in coin magic, he has meticulously curated a selection of the most effective techniques. His teaching style is exceptional, ensuring that both beginners and advanced performers can grasp the concepts. Each sleight is analyzed from multiple angles, with variations and insightful commentary provided by Dr. Rubinstein, enhancing the learning experience.

These videos have been digitally edited and remastered from the original Videonics footage.

Volume One

Only Available on DVD!

Concealments: Classic Palm; Finger Palm/Low Finger Palm/High Finger Palm; Thumb Palm; Angle Palm; Back Fingerclip Palm; Front Fingerclip Palm; Fingertip Rest; Edge Grip; Goshman Pinch; Downs Palm.

Steals: The Vernon Steal; Rubinstein Variation of Vernon Steal; The Al Schneider Steal; Rubinstein Variation of Schneider Steal; Steal One Coin from a Group (Al Baker); Rubinstein’s Variation; Retention of One Coin from a Group (Rubinstein); Variation #2; Tenkai Pinch Steal; Quick Steal (Rubinstein).

Shuttle Pass: Roth Shuttle Pass; Shuttle Pass (Michael Ammar); French Drop Shuttle Pass (G. Latta); Variation; R.F.D. Shuttle Pass (Rubinstein); V Retention Shuttle Pass (Rubinstein); Rubinstein Shuttle Pass; Fingertip Shuttle Pass (Rubinstein).

Changeover Palms: Chanin Changeover Palm (Jack Chanin); Vernon Changeover Palm; Shuttle Changeover Palm; Spellbound Changeover Palm.

Vanishes: French Drop Dingle Method; Buckley Method; Rubinstein Method; Spider Vanish (Ed Marlo); Spider Vanish Rubinstein Method; Classic Vanish (Al Schneider); The Twist Vanish (Rubinstein); The Miracle One-Hand Coin Vanish (Rubinstein); The Bronx Take (Rubinstein).

Volume Two

More Vanishes: Multi Coin Vanish; Drop Vanish; Giant Coin Vanish; Giant Coin Tenkai Vanish; Variation Retention Pass; Retention Pass Variation #1; Variation #2; Ken Krenzel Retention Pass; Herb Zarrow Retention Pass; Tips on the Retention Pass.

Loads: L’Homme Masque Load; Vernon Load; Rubinstein Variation of Vernon Load; Fingertip Load (Rubinstein); Snap Load (Rubinstein); Fingertip Heel Clip Load; Silverdust Production (Ben Harris).

Spellbound Moves: Standard Change One (Dai Vernon); Standard Change Two (Dai Vernon); Variation #1 (Mendoza); Variation #2 (Dingle); Impromptu Touch Change (Rubinstein); The Strike Change (Rubinstein); Snap-Out Move (Mark De Souza, Rubinstein); Krenzel Spellbound Move; The Rub Change (Rubinstein); The Soft Change (Rubinstein); The Blow Change (Rubinstein); Stone Slap Change (Sol Stone); Rubinstein Variation; Spellbound 9333 (Rubinstein); Triple E. G. Spell (Rubinstein).