New Modern Coin Magic by J.B. Bobo - Used Book [1972 Enlarged Edition]
Wunderground Magic
Step aside, amateurs—this is the heavyweight champion of coin magic!
This is the definitive guide, the cornerstone, the undisputed bible of coin work: Modern Coin Magic by J.B. Bobo. With over 500 pages, 669 crystal-clear illustrations, and over 400 sleights, tricks, and routines, this isn’t just a book—it’s a full-blown education in the art of coin sorcery.
Whether you're just getting started or tightening up your act, Bobo gives you everything: from basic vanishes to full-blown stage routines, from sleights you can do in the street to polished performances worthy of the spotlight.
Why does this book matter?
Because coins are always around—in your pocket, on the bar, at the table. And with this volume in your arsenal, you’ll never be caught empty-handed again. No props, no excuses, just pure magic at your fingertips.
Inside, you’ll uncover:
- 35 Coin Classics
- 25 Coins Across routines
- 32 tricks with gaffed coins
- Miser’s Dream methods
- Cuffing, sleeving, concealments, shells, folding halves—every move that matters, all laid bare
- And 18 complete coin acts to build your own powerhouse routine
Names like Downs, Collins, and modern legends are all here. The legendary John Braun oversaw the edit. The great Nelson Hahne delivered hundreds of razor-sharp illustrations to bring each move to life.
Hardcover. Used copy. Minor tears in the dust jacket (see photos), but the book itself is in like-new condition.
This isn’t just a manual. It’s a lifetime companion for any magician who’s serious about making coins melt, vanish, and multiply on command.
If you're going to learn coin magic, this is where you start—and where you stay.