Discover the Legacy of T. Nelson Downs

Step into the world of classic magic with 'Modern Coin Manipulation' by the legendary T. Nelson Downs, the acclaimed 'King of Koins'. This invaluable digital download (PDF) provides an unparalleled opportunity to learn directly from the master who redefined coin magic. Originally published in 1900, this timeless guide remains a cornerstone for any serious magician looking to master the intricate art of coin manipulation. Downs' innovative techniques and meticulous approach laid the groundwork for countless modern routines, making this e-book an essential addition to your digital library.

Master Iconic Coin Magic Routines

Dive deep into the mechanics of the 'Miser's Dream', Downs' signature routine that continues to astound audiences and remain unsurpassed in its elegance. Beyond this iconic act, you'll discover a wealth of new and original coin vanishes, passes, productions, and transformations. From causing coins to disappear from a handkerchief to multiplying them at your fingertips, every chapter is packed with detailed instructions for creating breathtaking illusions. Learn 'The Elusive Pass', 'Downs' new Click Pass', 'The Turnover with 40 Coins', and many more foundational sleights that will expand your repertoire.

Unparalleled Instruction and Practical Wisdom

What sets 'Modern Coin Manipulation' apart is its unique instructional clarity. The book features numerous photographs of T. Nelson Downs' own hands, meticulously detailing every critical sequence and subtle movement. This visual guidance ensures you can precisely replicate the master's techniques. Furthermore, Downs offers invaluable tips on presentation, patter, and audience management, transforming mere tricks into captivating performances. Whether you're a beginner seeking a solid foundation or an experienced performer looking for classic material, this PDF offers profound insights into the psychology and mechanics of masterful coin magic.

What's Inside: A Glimpse at the Contents

This comprehensive 244-page digital edition covers an extensive range of topics, including continuous front and back hand palms, various methods for passing coins through objects, a series of absolutely new vanishes and passes, and a chapter dedicated to mechanical devices for performing the 'Miser's Dream' more easily. You'll explore miscellaneous coin tricks, illusions like 'The Equilibrium of Silver' and 'The Money-Producing Cigarette', and additional coin routines that showcase Downs' ingenious mind. Rediscover the magic that captivated audiences over a century ago and elevate your own coin artistry.

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T. Nelson Downs - Modern Coin Manipulation

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Learn coin magic from the best coin manipulator ever - the "King of Koins". T. Nelson Downs' original "Miser's Dream" is still unsurpassed. He invented many other new and innovative moves. The unique feature of this book is that it includes many photos of the hands of Downs detailing every important sequence in a move. He also offers helpful tips on presentation， patter， and other techniques. Another excellent book by T. Nelson Downs is The Art of Magic.

1st edition， 1900?， Hamley Brothers， London?; 1999 reprinted under the title "Classic Coin Tricks" by Dover Publishing， New York; 244 pages.

Table of Contents

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CHAPTER I.

T. NELSON DOWNS， "KING OF KOINS."

An appreciation and outline of his career by W. J. H.

CHAPTER II.

"THE MISER'S DREAM."

Description of the act

Continuous Fron and Back Hand Palm

Latest improvements in connection with same

Method of getting first stack of coins into hat

The apparent "catching" of the coins

Passing coin through bottom of hat

Passing coin through side of hat

Coin thrown in the air and invisibly caught in hat

Manner of getting a second load into hat

Method for continuing the "catching" after second load is exhausted

Production of any number of coins at finger tips

To pass a coin through the knees

The "Elusive" Pass

New "Change Over Palm"

Downs' new "Click" Pass

Ten coins passing into tumbler

Downs' new "Fan" Pass

Downs' "Eureka" Pass

The "Turnover" with 40 coins

Three distinct methods of palming coins at the same time

To palm and make the pass with 40 coins

To produce same in a shower from the vest

CHAPTER III.

A SERIES OF ABSOLUTELY NEW AND ORIGINAL COIN VANISHES AND PASSES.

Methods for causing the disappearance of one coin

With the aid of a piece of hair

Vanishing coin from handkerchief

Coin vanish with the aid of the vest

Disappeareance of a coin while lying on the table

Coin vanish with the aid of the outside of sleeve

Coin vanish with the aid of the trousers pocket

Novel pass with a coin

New back palm idea

The sleeve vanish

The sleeve vanish in conjunction with back palm

The coin and tumbler

Novel adaption of the "rattle box" idea

A rapid pass with six coins

Disappearing pile of coins

CHAPTER IV.

MISCELLANEOUS COIN TRICKS， ILLUSIONS， AND COMBINATIONS.

The equilibrium of silver

To pass 20 coins from one hand to the other

Quadruple coin

Gold versus silver

The transmutation of metals

Vanishing coins from goblet

Multiplying coins (sleight-of-hand method)

New coin production from bare hands

The money-producing cigarette

The coin of Phoenix

New money-producing card

The marvellous transit of coins

Novel appearing coin

The new crystal target

The flying coins

The "Downs" goblet of mystery

The mysterious claret glass

Magnetized coins

The demon goblet

The silver question

Handkerchief as money producer

New money-producing candle

The dematerialization of 30 coins

Coin passing through a table， &c

The crystal coin ladder

The travelling coin

The sixteen to one silver trick

The fusible coins

CHAPTER V.

MECHANICAL DEVICES FOR PERFORMING "THE MISER'S DREAM."

Coin with wire loop

Coin with attachment for first finger

Single spider "fake"

Single spider "fake" (differently constructed)

The "Hilliar" coin spider fake

Coin holders

New coin dropper for hat

Coin caught on rim of the hat

Apparatus enabling performer to easily palm 50 coins

New vest coin dropper

New vest coin dropper (differently constructed)

CHAPTER VI.

ADDITIONAL COIN TRICKS.

The coin of Mercury

The coin cornucopia

The obedient coins

The coin and paper tube

An old trick improved

A good coin trick

To tell date on borrowed coin

Entirely new pass with 25 coins

The new glass coin jar

The winged coin

New coins and die

CHAPTER VII.

Koincluding observations

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