Magic Video - Danny Goldsmith - Secret Lecture (Digital Download)
Description & Effect
Unlock nearly two hours of hidden wisdom with Danny Goldsmith's 'Secret Lecture,' a profound digital download that remained tucked away for three years. This isn't just another magic tutorial; it's an unparalleled, candid exploration into the mind of a coin magic master. While spectator responses weren't captured during recording, the focus here is purely on Danny's invaluable instruction and insight, delivering content so rich, even Danny himself forgot its depth until recently.
Unveiling Hidden Material & Groundbreaking Theory
This lecture is a treasure trove of material Danny has never taught anywhere else. Dive deep into his 'big picture' philosophy of coin magic, shaped by a lifetime of performing. You'll learn how to transform all your vanishes and productions into powerful moments, understand why coins don't 'tell their own story' (and why that's an advantage), and explore the nuances that make coin magic so uniquely challenging and rewarding. Danny even tackles the classic coin magic vs. card magic debate, offering a fresh, honest perspective.
Masterful Coin Routines & Sleights
Prepare to elevate your technical prowess with groundbreaking moves and routines. Danny demonstrates his incredible ability to palm up to 12 coins at once and provides a beautiful, adaptable lap technique. Discover a variety of fun, effective ways to ditch a coin in any scenario – standing, seated, or at a table. You'll also learn the critical importance of economy of motion, how to relax your hands for flawless execution, and the ultimate utility tool for hanging coins.
Signature Routines: Coins Across & More
At the heart of this lecture is Danny's signature 'Coins Across' routine, a staple from his days as a street performer. This routine instantly surprises spectators with a simple piece of theory and features mind-bending sound manipulation. Master the 'press click pass' – an essential move for classic palmers – and learn a completely impromptu method to make spectators both SEE and HEAR a coin when your hands are empty, without any gimmicks. Beyond 'Coins Across,' you'll also be taught a very simple, impromptu 'coins through table' effect and a hanging coin routine that utilizes a powerful sound manipulation tool. Countless techniques for arming, vanishing, changing, and producing coins are also covered, making this a comprehensive guide for any serious coin magician.
Beyond the Mechanics: Performance & Artistry
This lecture transcends mere mechanics, guiding you from being a craftsman to becoming a true artist. Danny shares crucial insights on making coin magic an easy and engaging experience for your audience, drawing them intimately into your performance. Learn how to source the best coins for magic and, most importantly, how to perform fearlessly as your authentic self. This 'Secret Lecture' is an indispensable resource for anyone dedicated to mastering the art of coin magic and taking their performances to an extraordinary new level.
Original Specs
Danny Goldsmith - Secret Lecture ( Instant Download )
(You can't hear the response of the spectator in this video due to how it was recorded)
The video above is just ONE of the routines featured in this incredible lecture that features so much unseen material, including card stuff!
But before we get to that...
First, a little explanation for why this lecture has stayed in the shadows for almost 3 years.
1. It features some material that Danny has never taught anywhere else and didn't want to share until now.
2. This might be the most honest view of coin magic Danny has ever given, he rips apart common coin magic fallacies, settles the coin magic vs card magic debate and even shows you how to palm 12 coins at once.
3. Honestly, he'd just forgotten about it. It's stayed in the archives until very recently when Danny thought to look it up and realized the incredible amount of content featured within.
Here's just a hint at everything you'll be getting in this almost two hour lecture.
1. Theory and Moves
It's hard to convey just how much powerful theory and moves you'll learn in this lecture, but here's just a small hint...
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Danny's big picture view on coin magic informed by a whole life in presentation and performing that informs everything he does.
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How to make all your vanishes and productions more powerful.
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Why coins don’t tell their own story (and why that's not such a bad thing!)
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Why coin magic is so much harder than card magic.
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The importance of economy of motion.
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A beautiful way to do lap, that can be put into any other routine.
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A bunch of really fun ways to ditch a coin fully, no matter the scenario, standing, at a table, sitting on the ground, anywhere.
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How to make coin magic an easy experience for spectators to understand and bring them into your work as much as possible.
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How to relax your hands and release tension.
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How to get coins for a good price and find the ones that are best for magic.
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The perfect utility tool for hanging coins.
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How to transition from a craftsman to an artist.
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How to be fearlessly you when you perform and why that's important.
2. Coins Across
This routine...
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Is one of the routines Danny performed every day as a street performer.
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Surprises the spectators instantly with one simple piece of theory.
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Features incredible sound manipulation.
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Features the press click pass - the ultimate move for classic palmers.
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Features a completely impromptu way to make a spectator SEE and HEAR a coin when you’re literally holding nothing in your hands, without the use of any gimmicks.
3. More sleights and routines...
This lecture also features...
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A very simple coins through table that's impromptu and easy.
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A hanging coin routine that features the ultimate utility tool for sound manipulation.
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Many, many techniques for arming, vanishing, changing and producing coins.
