Diverting Coin Magic by Andrew Galloway (Book) *ESTATE

Condition: Estate Copy – Good Used Condition, dustjacket shows some wear

Description

A sought-after and increasingly difficult-to-find work from legendary Scottish magician Andrew Galloway, one of the foremost students of John Ramsay. Diverting Coin Magic is widely regarded as one of the hidden gems of coin magic literature, combining practical sleight-of-hand with Galloway’s celebrated thinking on timing, audience management, and natural misdirection.

Unlike many technical coin books, Galloway focuses on making magic appear effortless. The material reflects the Ramsay tradition, where subtlety, psychology, and presentation are often more important than difficult sleight-of-hand. Alongside detailed instruction on coin techniques, the book contains a collection of professional routines that have earned praise from serious coin workers for decades.

Though not widely known among newer magicians, the book has developed a strong reputation among collectors and students of classic coin magic. Copies surface only occasionally on the secondary market and are often purchased quickly by those familiar with Galloway’s work.

Contents (Abbreviated)

• Coin Palms and Concealments
• Coin Switches and Utility Techniques
• Vanishes and Productions
• Misdirection in Coin Magic
• Pegasus Coin
• Cut-Price Copper and Silver
• Subterranean Silver
• British Gadabout Coins
• The Scrupulous Stack
• Koran’s Romany Coin Trick
• Coins of the Realm
• Essays on Timing, Psychology, and Performance

Copyright 2006
9×6 Hardcover
71 Pages