I have not seen such attention to detail from any other magician this is absolutely spectacular.
@IfUfindthisURlost Жыл бұрын
You explain it clearly, show it being done, I watch your hands intently.....and yet, EVERYTIME I'm still convinced by the pass. Excellent.
@DrDitchpickle10 ай бұрын
Dude I'm kinda just starting my coin magic journey and I can say your videos have helped me so much Rick. This one i watched about 10 times
@SiboWoW4 жыл бұрын
Nothing is better than learning coin magic by the most chill man on this planet. Subscribed.
@RickHolcombe4 жыл бұрын
Haha! Thanks man!
@montecook4446 Жыл бұрын
The first video of yours I saw was nearly 30 minutes, so I immediately planned to skim. This is now video three, and I haven't skipped anything lol. Love the mention of Archive, by the way. I just stumbled across "Bobo's Coin Magic" there yesterday.
@ferwerth91504 жыл бұрын
Dude this video took my french drop and retention vanish to a whole new level thank you for that man :)
@RickHolcombe4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@chriskimballchannel4 жыл бұрын
RICK - Without a doubt, one of the BEST coin teaching channels there is!!! Thank you!!!!
@RickHolcombe4 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@WalterOlsss4 жыл бұрын
How did I not see this channel sooner? I'm about 18 months into practicing magic and originally started wanting to focus on coins. It's still my goal, but man is it difficult self teaching coin magic to look good. Time of tips here that I haven't found elsewhere (even in paid for material). Nice work and this struggling hobbyist thanks you. 👍
@RickHolcombe4 жыл бұрын
Great to here that! Spread the word!
@closerlookbooks4 жыл бұрын
I am 67 years old. I began studying magic at 15. I have always been fascinated with the retention vanish, but could not get the knack of it. Perhaps I did not practice enough. Your two videos have been great. The roll move is very deceptive. Thanks.
@kinoxsteve71934 жыл бұрын
Retention vanish explained clearly no more struggling and the French drop is so natural
@주황호두4 жыл бұрын
Up until now, there have always been shortcomings while simply looking at KZbin channels that offer tutorials. This is because I know that if I were to use the magic I learned through them for my performances, I would be busy looking for the original drafters to get permission. But this channel doesn't make me feel unsatisfied in any way...! besides, you teach detailed techniques and neat routine so well... thank you!!!
@AngelicDaemon2 жыл бұрын
Your suggestion for the retention vanish also means that as you rotate your wrist, the observer sees a gap between your thumb and forefinger that was just gripping the coin which reinforces the impression that you’ve just passed the coin and they wouldn’t see that unless you rotate your wrist. Excellent adaption.
@RickHolcombe2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@thomasmaaz45402 жыл бұрын
When I was 13 years old, my magic teacher said: Put the coin in your hand 70 times, for real. Take the ball 70 times with your hand. So that you get a feeling of how it has to look for the illusion to be perfect. Again, a very good and educational video of yours that I discovered. From which I could learn small but powerful improvements. Best regards from Germany.
@scottponciroli64484 жыл бұрын
I really like this channel I've been doing magic since the early 70's now my son's are interested this really helps thank you
@RickHolcombe4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@frightrisk74073 жыл бұрын
Great as usual Rick. I'm used to your stacatto/chopped delivery now. It is sort of soothing ;) I'm impressed with "loose" and "effortless" to use your words. Your practice shows. Interesting about different takes on the French Drop. Many other teach not to pop the thumb. If you take the coin for real, the fingers with the coin wouldn't move, the coin is just removed from the stationary fingers leaving the space where it was. I think I like both for a change of pace. If you are seated especially, you can not do the C move and leave the fingers stationary and not pop the thumb. I you do the "C" move and "giving away control of the coin" it gives more movement, especially standing, but works seated too. Thank you!
@alejandrogilrodriguez39413 жыл бұрын
I don't have the words to express my feelings but all I got to say is thank you very much for your teaching and your time sir! I truly appreciate it. Greetings from Colombia 👌🏻👏🏻
@gallagherhayes4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rick. These 12 minutes are really,...REALLY helpfull. I'm thankfull,... my AUDIENCES(!) are thankfull! 🙃
@FootbridgeFoundry2 жыл бұрын
That’s polished magic. Your little touches make my slights better.
@jamesdonaldson5023 жыл бұрын
Wow. Rick!!! A Phenomenal Lesson with some truly Expert Pointers!!! Your videos are the Very Best!!!! Thank You for sharing!!!
@jorgemirabal94924 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say thank you for sharing. I'm so amazed with these 2 vanishes or rather the retention vanish and the French drop. I no longer use the regular retention vanish anymore thanks to you it's much easier to do and so much natural. Thank you.
@seanfaherty Жыл бұрын
OK First I want to say your Retention Vanish’s right hand is a thing of beauty. The turning the wrist forward rather than backward is just lovely. When I hold my left hand palm up as you demonstrate it feels a little unnatural for me. I like to make my left hand palm more vertical. Your French drop is so good it doesn’t look like a French drop. Just lovely work on these classics.
@RickHolcombe Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!
@TAROTAI4 жыл бұрын
The world of coin magic flourishes through your contribution - appreciated
@RickHolcombe4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jimfitch83914 жыл бұрын
This is fantastic! I think that I am finally performing these moves with confidence. Thank you, Rick!
@joshlogan74744 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best vids for jumping into coin magic in my opinion.
@hectorquintero18853 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial. I’m fairly new to coin magic. Mostly card gambling moves but this really helped to get rid of bad habits. Can’t wait to watch the rest of your vids.
@erebus50244 жыл бұрын
The song + performance = Astonishing look and an incredible feeling 💯 !
@chandlerbridges5201 Жыл бұрын
Such a great video. Your tips on refining these moves are top notch. As a basic instruction in these two moves, how lucky are the people who find this? Rick, I am impressed. Thank you so much for all your hard work on your channel. I am so happy to have found you here.
@RickHolcombe Жыл бұрын
Thanks for stopping by!
@the_magician8910 ай бұрын
My retention vanish look so natural now ty for the help
@ayokay1234 жыл бұрын
Your rolling rv is totally unique and absolutely wonderful. As for the traditional rv, even Roth couldn't do it as good as Mickey Silver.
@RickHolcombe4 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@DonovanWert3 жыл бұрын
Great tips!! I recommend your channel to anyone who is interested in coin magic!!
@rontorres074 жыл бұрын
Good stuff Rick. The french drop is so much better as a put or a give. Thanks for do the digging and taking the time to fine tune these subtleties.
@andrewsilverstein61864 ай бұрын
Excellent! Thank you. Very well taught, as usual
@dalebaker91092 жыл бұрын
An absolute winner another fabulous video Rick.
@frankthoman48943 жыл бұрын
great video. it very much is the smallest most subtle movements that make a convincing illusion. in practicing for hours and hours in front of a mirror to learn the french drop I realized that mimicking exactly how my hand moves when actually grabbing the coin often does not make for a strong illusion. im so pumped i found your channel. thank you for being so passionate about teaching, it sure does show.
@RickHolcombe3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for stopping by Frank! I need to get back on a schedule. Maybe for the New Year! You can also see me on the Copeland Coins youtube channel.
@frankthoman48943 жыл бұрын
@@RickHolcombe no really Rick thank you. I will definitely check that channel out.
@HappyOrwell4 жыл бұрын
Hey I really got a lot out of this video honestly. Appreciate the consistent video quality, and smooth easy to understand quality of your speech. You’re one of my go-to coin guys thanks!
@joseleonidas36883 жыл бұрын
How can I set it without subtitles? Subtitles cover the hand movements. Viewing from the Philippines.
@brianmendenhall83872 жыл бұрын
@@joseleonidas3688 go to settings and click subtitles off
@RoscoesRiffs3 жыл бұрын
Great magical thinking. Loving your videos, which I discovered just this morning. For years, I've resorted to the trampoline effect to do the retention pass -- actually bouncing the coin or ball off the palm and snagging it on the rebound. I knew the books left something out, so I developed my "Cave Man handling." In contrast, your advice on both these techniques is well thought out, brilliant.
@andrewbaroch21414 жыл бұрын
Rick, you're great!... have made these moves immeasurably better!
@adept_digits1665 жыл бұрын
Hell ya! Im glad you mentioned coming at the coin from the front on the french drop because thats how i do it! Thanks for the upload.
@RickHolcombe5 жыл бұрын
All minor points, but altogether these make the vanishes look better and more natural.
@alexmclennan87423 жыл бұрын
Excellent Tutorial - interesting ideas that I will definitely try out.
@NickvonZ4 жыл бұрын
Very nice take on ROV vanish and la Tourniquet! Quite useful! I bought 'Greater Magic" in a fresh printing back in 1996. Cost $100 USD at my magic shop. Worth every penny! And a CLASSIC, for sure! Excellent tutorial! Very happy I found your channel a couple weeks ago.
@RickHolcombe4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@NickvonZ4 жыл бұрын
@@RickHolcombe I am watching more of your earlier vids this minute. Please keep up the GREAT work! Much appreciated!
@chdata2 жыл бұрын
This is a great video Rick! If I could ask for one thing - I wish teachers would add a POV view perspective of moves - what your hands look like from your own eyes. It is very helpful for learning!
@RickHolcombe2 жыл бұрын
At that time I didn't have much equipment for filming. I've learned a lot since then and have purchased 2 real cameras plus lighting equipment. More videos forthcoming! Thank you for the input.
@ColinUnderwood4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing these nuances. Enjoy your thinking and obvious hours of practise to aim for natural movements and premise. Your roll down "put" is great. Will practise that asap. Regards from South Africa.
@RickHolcombe4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Andrew-nx9jr4 жыл бұрын
Awesome techniques! So smooth!
@igorsvacic2174 жыл бұрын
The "giving action" in french drop is really a selling point. Never done it, THANK YOU sir. So happy I found your channel some days ago. I watched about 5 videos, I gping trough all, and than one by one with coins in my hands. You have a SERIOUS channel.
@RickHolcombe4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@DanielSmith-ix9vg2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the analysis. Big things in the little things 😮 You also use old and beautiful coins which you discuss in other videos. I do as well and they are fairly inexpensive in the digital age. Haven’t seen anyone vanish an NFT yet.
@jonathanfriedman63774 жыл бұрын
I’m late to the game! You’ve just improved both my approaches to these moves! Bravo!
@RickHolcombe4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Jonathan!
@jangray3955 жыл бұрын
I always practice moving my body and gesturing my hands, pretend talking act when practising a move. I never just practise the move robotic style. Good point you made about that, it is very important! Thanks for the French drop advice too...Great video. Subbed!
@RickHolcombe5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@robertjfowler52335 жыл бұрын
Excellent content. I've been working on both and this helps. One other note and I believe it was Chad Englebart who mentioned this.make the coin hit the light will aid in the retention of vanish trick
@RickHolcombe5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I did mention that hint about the light, but should have REALLY emphsized it more.
@indigomagic19755 жыл бұрын
Yeah when you catch that glimmer it creates a really good burn of the coin being retained in the hand I fool myself every time lol
@indigomagic19755 жыл бұрын
Man I tell ya I applied this little wrist kill move for the retention and wow it makes it way more fluid and natural no finger moves at all.... thanks a bunch you just brought my coin magic to another level of deceit brother 😬
@LeighMilneMagic4 жыл бұрын
Just discovered your channel tonight, and I am loving it. I'm a huge fan of coin magic and you are genuinely helpful. Thank you Rick
@RickHolcombe4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@LeighMilneMagic4 жыл бұрын
@@RickHolcombe and I can't believe I missed a chance to win David Roth's book 😭
@Thehippygardener3 жыл бұрын
wonderful tutorial! thank you so much Ive learned some great new moves for sleights Ive been practicing for years! Thanks
@RickHolcombe3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help! Thanks for stopping by
@willtruth24624 жыл бұрын
Love the detail you go into on your process, great vid thanks
@sarcasteriskchuck1134 жыл бұрын
I'm really liking how you are explaining things - concise and easy to understand, both visually and vocally. Thanks for your help! I'm a believer and Subscriber!
@RickHolcombe4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@r5yamaha4 жыл бұрын
Well done tutorial!
@patrickwoolery60005 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful. The look of the FD as you show it is a much more logical looking and believable action than how it is usually shown. I really like it!
@RickHolcombe5 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@edwardwoods16545 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. Great tips and easy to follow along.
@RickHolcombe5 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@ebner514 жыл бұрын
Wonder and most helpful tips, well presented.
@RickHolcombe4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@georgeyounts93914 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thank you
@alanhernandez72754 жыл бұрын
Great instruction! Thank you Rick!
@RickHolcombe4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@vincent30134 жыл бұрын
awesome material dude. I couldn't sleep because of work related stuff, but your video made me smile. keep it up :)
@RickHolcombe4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@christopherrice20084 жыл бұрын
I really like the way you describe the temporary "flash" of the coin before the false put. An interesting book that is not usually in the normal repertoire is "Sleights of Mind: What the Neuroscience of Magic Reveals about Our Everyday Deceptions" by Stephen Macknik and Susana Martinez-Conde. One of the points that I took away from the book is that the brain will keep an image in the mind just long enough for the magician to make a sleight.
@monte495 жыл бұрын
So much good thinking here. Thank you Rick!
@bryanhall20453 жыл бұрын
I was looking in the mirror practicing the French drop and I wasn't buying it.it didn't look right in thought it was because I wasn't doing correctly. Now I know I probably was it just is what it is.thank you for showing Me a better way 😁
@87mrkemo3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Rick! Thank you for giving us your wisdom. Along with some magic history. Earned a subscriber.
@RickHolcombe3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@MrVirgion4 жыл бұрын
That looks very good. Thanks for it!
@berthamilton4 жыл бұрын
Love this video. I'm going to get work on these touches asap.
@RickHolcombe4 жыл бұрын
Please do!
@thecommonmagician4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful channel. Thank you for putting in the time!
@RickHolcombe4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@magiccorner20192 жыл бұрын
Love the channel....Keep up the great magic and education 👍
@krzysztofkoczko66264 жыл бұрын
I had the same idea as you to put coin higher first to make this effect better :) I like your ideas! This move ("giving the coin to left hand") is also great! :D
@sumpum26724 жыл бұрын
Your content is so good.Thanks it feels like masterclass
@RickHolcombe4 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear that!
@chenelius5 жыл бұрын
Very streamlined, and incredibly helpful. Thank you.
@RickHolcombe5 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@mobileamerica32315 жыл бұрын
Love this!!! Thanks
@PatrickMental4 жыл бұрын
Hi Rick! Your rolling retention is perfect. Could you make more videos about different types of retentions?
@rheynersoares7924 жыл бұрын
Really good. Thanks for that
@jiggerypoetry17664 жыл бұрын
Brilliant mate. 👍
@ch1ra1 Жыл бұрын
Greetings from Finland,so good channel,I like it.👍
@RickHolcombe Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@magic4uni5 жыл бұрын
Great points and nuances bro.
@RickHolcombe5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@micXmic5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rick for the sharing! good stuff
@RickHolcombe5 жыл бұрын
Just trying to help! Is this Mickey?
@micXmic5 жыл бұрын
@@RickHolcombe yup :)
@joshlogan74745 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, these tips are excellent!
@RickHolcombe5 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@stana19804 жыл бұрын
I was doing the same move as you. Teach in this video for retension vanish I was automatically doing like that
@Luca_Rasca3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very smart suggestions
@wittvonwitt44034 жыл бұрын
This is very very helpful to me as a novice
@RickHolcombe4 жыл бұрын
Good to hear!
@muhammadAli-kd2zp3 жыл бұрын
Thank you great tips 👌
@therealjakedean33174 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Subscribed 💯
@FHL13142 жыл бұрын
fantastic!Thank you for the details!
@cwhite80234 жыл бұрын
Amazing tutorial. It helped a lot.
@RickHolcombe4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@ridleyw83234 жыл бұрын
Love that video
@DaniMarko5 жыл бұрын
Hey Rick, great tips, keep it coming!
@RickHolcombe5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dani! Stay tuned...
@DaniMarko5 жыл бұрын
Rick Holcombe | Coin Magic I love the fact that you promote routining! I now I dont even come close to the technical level of some people but I always stride for filming routines, not picture perfect moves! I am getting s bit tired of the hundreds of retentions snd vanishes with no context on instagram....
@RickHolcombe5 жыл бұрын
@@DaniMarko I agree. I've had this channel for years, and now I want to spend more time here. I feel like on KZbin I can put up a long routine, which is more my style. I did put a lot of effort into Instagram, but feel confined in a lot of ways. You only have one minute and people don't really have the attention span for listening to you talk. So the result is a lot of 10 second flashy moves that aren't really workable in real life.
@Tolga223673 жыл бұрын
Thank you, now i knew to handle the coin!!! Greetings from Berlin.
@RickHolcombe3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@magicbykai3 жыл бұрын
I love your videos Rick. As a musician could you tell something about using a metronome for practicing coin magic?
@Fearl3ss2342 жыл бұрын
Love this, thanks so much. BUT- I know the French drop to be a false grab while pinching the coin at the top of the fingers, then when hidden from view via second hand, dropping the coin into the first palm. So vertical, hence false DROP. In all your videos you do it horizontally, as one often does with sponge ball magic. Anyone know why that is????
@delp71665 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your content, I really appreciate it
@RickHolcombe5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@kakalala11735 жыл бұрын
thats the videos we actually want thankyouu so muchhh
@RickHolcombe5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@yannickpezeu34193 жыл бұрын
really nice !!!
@thecentralscrutinizerr2 жыл бұрын
I found a substance quite by accident that applies to your skin that's completely invisible and allows you to literally pick a coin up with your hand being completely flat. You can also release it with ease. Also works on playing cards. It's also completely safe to apply to your skin and washes off with soap and water.
@RickHolcombe2 жыл бұрын
What is it?
@geuskoeman721 Жыл бұрын
thanks rick
@mr.bot_55404 жыл бұрын
You are a good magician
@Diemust12015 жыл бұрын
keep doing that job, you help a lot!
@RickHolcombe5 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@deepanjanmudi26784 жыл бұрын
Really just like a paid tutorial...The history you talked about is what makes your channel different...
@RickHolcombe4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Beckmagic4 жыл бұрын
Your teaching is excellent, Rick, but just a suggestion: Can you do some closeups of the moves?
@RickHolcombe4 жыл бұрын
Yes! I've learned something with each video I've made and doing closeups is something I need to start adding in for sure.
@nancyanderson53204 жыл бұрын
A great video and thank you for the tutorial with history included. Can you tell me where can I get the coins you used. They look like teal silver Morgan coins.
@RickHolcombe4 жыл бұрын
They are real silver. I got them at a coin shop. but you can google where to find silver coins.