Encyclopedia of Coin Sleights: VOLUME 3 / DVD

This is the third and final volume of Michael Rubinstein’s Encyclopedia of Coin Sleights, concluding the master course with advanced utility moves, a deep dive into the Han Ping Chien, and a detailed study of coin and card handling.

This volume is dedicated to the professional execution of highly deceptive sleight-of-hand necessary for world-class coin magic.

Advanced Utility & Control

• Double-Faced Coin Moves: Learn the practical Two Coin Turnover and its variation, essential techniques for maximizing the deception of gaffed coins.
• Han Ping Chien: A thorough examination of this classic transposition move, featuring the Classic Move, Rubinstein’s personal Classic Move Variation, and his Rubinstein Toss.
• Subtleties: Learn key psychological principles that enhance invisibility, specifically the Ramsey Subtlety and Kaps Subtlety.
• Coin Roll: Master the visual, flowing classic coin roll.

Switches and Click Passes

• Switches: A comprehensive collection of coin switches from various holding positions, including the Utility Switch from Finger, Classic, and Thumb Clip palms. Highlights include the Latta One Hand Coin Switch and Rubinstein’s original Classic Angle One Hand Coin Switch.
• Click Passes: An entire chapter dedicated to the auditory deception of the click pass. You’ll learn the standard Single and Double Click Pass (Chester Woodin), the Bounce Click Pass, and several unique variations created by Rubinstein, like the New Theory Click Pass.

R.O.P.S. Technique & Coin and Card

• R.O.P.S. Technique: This section explores the Retention of Plates and Shells (R.O.P.S.) Move and its applications, including the New Theory Retention Pass, the R.O.P.S. Click Pass, and a unique R.O.P.S. Card Move.
• Coin & Card Moves: Learn specialized techniques for effects that combine coins and cards. This includes the Harris Steal (Paul Harris), the Bilis Vanish (Bernard Bilis), and key loads like the Card Lever Load (Rubinstein) and Twirl Load (Al Schneider). The chapter concludes with Rubinstein’s ingenious Card Ping Chien.

This volume completes your education in coin sleight-of-hand, providing the advanced technical skill and creative insight needed to perform professional, flawless coin magi