Modern Coin Magic (Hey Presto Magic Book)

Modern Coin Magic by J. B. Bobo is widely regarded as the most influential book ever written on coin conjuring.

For generations of magicians, this remarkable work has been the foundation of coin magic. From basic sleights to complete professional routines, Bobo teaches the principles and techniques that underpin almost all modern coin magic.

Clear, methodical, and richly illustrated, the book guides the reader step by step through the essential skills of the art. Beginning with fundamental palms, vanishes, and transfers, Bobo gradually builds toward sophisticated effects that can astonish any audience.

This Hey Presto edition presents the complete, unabridged text of the original 1957 classic, carefully re-typeset for clarity and study. The illustrations have been remastered and resequenced (giving an additional 26 new diagrams), and a newly created index has been added to help readers quickly locate techniques and routines. This edition is one of the most comprehensive visual guides ever produced for coin magic.

Whether you are a beginner learning your first sleights or an experienced magician looking to deepen your repertoire, Modern Coin Magic remains an indispensable reference.

This Hey Presto Edition Features

• The complete, unabridged 1957 text
• 536 illustrations explaining sleights and routines
• Carefully re-typeset text for clarity and readability
• Remastered and resequenced illustrations
• A newly created index for easier study
• Part of The Hey Presto Pocket Book Collection

Coin magic is one of the purest forms of sleight-of-hand. In Modern Coin Magic, J. B. Bobo distills generations of conjuring knowledge into a practical manual that has educated countless magicians around the world. For students of magic, collectors of classic conjuring books, and anyone fascinated by the secrets of sleight-of-hand, this timeless guide remains essential reading.

• Beginners learning coin sleights
• Amateur and professional magicians
• Students of sleight-of-hand
• Collectors of classic magic books
• Fans of practical magic manuals