Best Coin Magic
Thomas Nelson Downs was an American vaudeville magician who specialized exclusively in close-up and stage coin manipulation. He popularized the "Miser's Dream" routine, in which the magician produces numerous coins from thin air, and famously performed his act without the use of a table. In 1900, he...
David Roth was a prominent American magician specializing in close-up coin manipulation. He gained recognition for his sophisticated use of traditional sleight of hand, significantly impacting contemporary coin magic. His work influenced numerous magicians and remains studied by those interested in...
David Stone is a French close-up magician recognized for his comedic performance style and technical skill with coin magic. He has won multiple awards at major international magic conventions, including FISM, and has produced instructional DVDs that are studied by fellow magicians. His act blends tr...
Troy Hooser is an American magician who specializes in close-up magic and is particularly respected for his innovations in coin sleight of hand. He is a prominent figure in the underground magic community, known for publishing highly technical and visual routines in works such as his widely studied...
J. B. Bobo was a prominent American magician recognized primarily for his extensive knowledge of coin magic. He authored “Modern Coin Magic” in 1952, a foundational work that remains a crucial reference for magicians studying and performing close-up coin techniques. His detailed instructions and sys...
Geoff Latta was an American close-up magician celebrated for his exceptional sleight of hand, particularly in the realm of coin magic. He was a prominent figure in the New York magic scene and worked closely alongside his mentor, the renowned coin magician David Roth. Latta was highly respected by f...
Spanish magician Miguel Angel Gea is celebrated for his exceptional close-up magic and sleight of hand, notably winning the FISM World Championship of Magic in 2003.
Homer Liwag is an American magician, illusion designer, and photographer known for his work in close-up magic. He is recognized for his refined sleight-of-hand techniques, particularly with coins and cards. Liwag has served as a primary designer and consultant for David Copperfield, helping to conce...
Curtis Kam is an American magician highly regarded for his technical skill and contributions to close-up magic, specifically in the realm of coin manipulation. He authored the influential "Palms of Steel" instructional book series, which provided advanced sleight-of-hand techniques for experienced p...
Reed McClintock is an American magician and creator of close-up magic, highly regarded for his technical proficiency in coin manipulation. He is particularly recognized within the magic community for his complex sleight-of-hand techniques and innovative coin routines. McClintock is the author of the...
Justin Miller is an American close-up magician and creator, recognized for his instructional DVDs and original sleight-of-hand card and coin effects.
Eric Jones is an American magician specializing in close-up magic and sleight of hand, particularly with coins and playing cards. He gained significant public recognition through his performances on the television shows Penn & Teller: Fool Us and America's Got Talent. His magic is characterized by a...
