Al Schneider – Confidential (1-3)

Al Schneider Volume 1

Project Codeword: Heavy Metal Series

This DVD showcases a selection of classic coin magic routines that Al Schneider has refined over five decades. The aim is to modernize these timeless effects for today’s audiences, focusing on enhancing their impact through the use of gimmicked coins and innovative techniques.

Here’s what you can expect in this exclusive collection:

Quantum Tunneling – Originally a routine involving three coins and a shot glass, this updated version allows all three coins to pass through the table consecutively, culminating in a surprising finish that elevates the overall effect.

Heisenberg Routine 1 – A classic Coins Across routine, enhanced with Al’s Pop-Up Move. This version features an improved conclusion through the addition of the Max Al Ping Chen move, designed for formal performances. Three silver half dollars are held in one hand while an odd coin is in the other, with the silver coins magically transferring one by one.

Special Export 1 – A streamlined adaptation of Heisenberg Routine 1, this version is tailored for casual performances, maintaining the essence of the original while utilizing the Max Al Ping Chen technique and shell theory for a quicker presentation.

Katanga – A groundbreaking experiment that introduces a new form of magic. Coins are arranged in a symbolic pattern on the table, covered with cards. When the cards are lifted, the coins rearrange into different patterns, culminating in a stunning finale.

Sparrow 1 – This routine leverages shell technology to create an easy-to-learn sequence. In this basic Coins Across effect, three silver coins travel to join a copper coin, making it a potential favorite for its simplicity and effectiveness.

Zen Matrix – A complex routine designed to amplify the impact of the traditional Matrix effect. While many find the original too brief, this version incorporates additional material that enhances rather than detracts from the core Matrix presentation, ultimately demonstrating that the most powerful magic often comes from doing less.

Hexpansion of Texture – This experiment aims to elevate the power of magic to rival that of mentalism. By borrowing six quarters and having a spectator create a bag from a handkerchief, the quarters magically enter the bag while held by the spectator, creating a breathtaking moment of astonishment.

Stargate – Perhaps the most significant routine in this collection, it builds on Al’s extensive experience with Coins Across. This innovative approach not only improves the final transposition but also enhances the preceding effects, resulting in a powerful conclusion that can be repeated for captivated audiences.