Expert Coin Magic by David Roth – A Definitive Work on Coin Magic

Expert Coin Magic by David Roth is a highly regarded reference work focused entirely on advanced coin magic and sleight-of-hand technique. Praised by Dai Vernon, who described Roth as having “an amazing ability when performing with coins” and calling him “truly a genius,” this book has become a cornerstone for serious coin magicians.

This 369-page hardbound volume, fully illustrated, provides an in-depth study of coin magic techniques, routines, and performance theory. It is structured to guide the reader through both fundamental handling and advanced applications, making it suitable for dedicated students of coin magic who want to refine their technical and performance skills.

The book is divided into detailed sections, including “Magic in the Hands” and “Magic at the Table,” offering a broad range of material from close-up coin work to structured routines designed for performance.

Core Technical Content Includes:

• Retention vanish and fingertip retention vanish
• Shuffle pass and Roth palm change
• Spidergrip vanish and Kaps subtlety
• Benzais friction palm
• Deep palm techniques including Tenkai applications
• Advanced vanish, production, and transformation sequences
• Multiple coin routines and transpositions
• Copper/Silver variations and multi-coin effects

Performance and Routine Material Includes:

• Coins through hand sequences
• Copper flight and coin assemblies
• Four-coin transpositions and box routines
• Classic and modern table effects such as The Portable Hole, The Funnel, and The Rainbow
• Structured routines using everyday objects (salt shaker, stamp, tuning fork, etc.)

Expert Coin Magic is designed as both a technical manual and a performance guide, emphasizing precision, timing, and natural handling. The material reflects Roth’s reputation for clarity, elegance, and strong visual impact in coin magic.

Highlights:

• 369-page hardbound, fully illustrated reference work
• Written by master coin magician David Roth
• Endorsed by Dai Vernon
• Comprehensive study of modern coin magic technique
• Advanced sleights, vanishes, and routines
• Structured performance material for close-up magic
• Essential resource for serious coin magicians

Study the techniques of one of coin magic’s greatest innovators—add Expert Coin Magic by David Roth to your library and develop truly world-class coin handling skills.