The Rick Roll Retention: Coin Vanish Tutorial

[@LloydB]

This is so brilliant! 🔥

[@RickHolcombe]

Thank you my friend! Feel free to share.

[@danielkelley7548]

It truly is. This is actually genius.

[@BBAACKE]

This is wildly smooth. It’s like a flowing flourish added to The Crossbow Vanish imo

[@Sleightman3D]

After performing the retention vanish for 40 years I think I just found a new one to try out. This is brilliant!

[@RickHolcombe]

It's so easy too! Have fun

[@salpge]

Your dexterity is insane. You explained the whole thing and yet it still looks like magic

[@brianmendenhall8387]

Also your teaching is the best with the overhead behind the scenes view, that is so vital!👍

[@THEJohnnyNoPockets]

Retention vanishes are arguably the prettiest effects in sleight of hand. And this is no exception. Excellent!

[@matthewm.3538]

This is a great, subtle variation Rick. I use your rolling retention all the time to add a little variety to routines. I am guilty of…not so much exaggerating the movements, but allowing the coin to actually release from my fingertips for a fraction of an inch. This gives a nice illusion in the mirror, but sacrifices a lot of control and is an 8 out of 10 success for me. I like this smartly named, and beautifully executed Rick Roll Retention much better. It is really kind of you to share it.

[@RickHolcombe]

Thanks dude

[@Foster-hb7jn]

Not a magician but amazed at how good this looks even when you see how it’s done. From over the shoulder you’re not fooled but from in from it looks incredibly real. Nice work

[@robertsevilla5060]

This is such a clean and natural looking Vanish! Will be adding this to my existing routines. Thanks for sharing this with the magic community. Love it!

[@superdad2010]

Brilliant retention. Among the best I've ever seen. So natural and amazingly unassuming. Thank you for sharing.

[@brianmendenhall8387]

So timely, im trying to decide which vanish to use for this routine, now here it is!!!!! Thanks Rick, so elegant as always

[@RickHolcombe]

Thanks Brian!

[@brianmendenhall8387]

@@RickHolcombe Of course Rick, so glad to get back to your videos! Can't wait for the the next ones

[@jimbailey3457]

So beautiful! Fooled me every time you did it. I have to learn this one well. Thanks, Rick.

[@giandingson770]

Rick with the banger! crazy how you can make such a classic so much better and give it away! The rick roll retention is going down in the books as one the greatest coin vanishes. well done!

[@RickHolcombe]

Make it so

[@magicYitz]

Thank you so much! I feel like the hand action in this is more natural than a classic retention vanish.

[@RickHolcombe]

Me too!

[@ayokay123]

Absolutely. Much more casual than "placing a coin in the other hand".

[@montecook4446]

Seeing this on my suggestions was the best part of my day 😂 And as someone that very much was too focused on the "roll" in the first iteration, thank you for the clarification!

[@mrkcioffi]

Rick!! This is Fantastic, thank you for such a great contribution. The extreme tilt of the hold out hand and the glimmer flash make it very unique and natural. I love that there's no hand washing or complicated turning of the body. WOW. I watched it more than 10 times before looking at the tutorial and still couldn't really pin it down. The subtle transfer back to the other hand to show both hands empty blew me away. So clean.

[@RickHolcombe]

Thank you sir!

[@SuperAndreasfrank]

Great! Would be extremely cool if you would also explain, how you hide the coin in your right hand after you‘ve finished the move. When showing the left hand „empty“ it‘s clear that all the heat is on the right hand.

[@Xray-Rep]

I was wondering about that too. In the Intro, the final move of the trick he vanishes the coin then he shows both hands empty! I wish he would explain how he did that.

[@squishedpimp]

That leads down the road of hardship and tears.

[@DaleBaker-nz9fh]

Best thing ever Rick. I lost my phone and didn’t have a new one for 4 weeks. Forgot my password, but thank goodness I have resigned with you. You are the total work. Thanks a billion.

[@MatthewM-e7g]

Just saw this posted on the cafe... superb work Rick! The retention on this is great. Been playing around with it and there's also the possibility of the right hand doing a third movement after the coin is displayed in the left hand where first finger against the coin edge retracts slightly rolling it on the second finger creating a final sense of movement off the fingers into the hand as it closes over. It is interesting how extreme the positioining of the coin can get on the second finger whilst still being under control of the right hand.

[@HOMERTINKLE]

Rick !!!!!! Thank you so very much for teaching this. This is absolutely beautiful and perfect !!! Pure genius in its creation.

[@RickHolcombe]

Thanks!

[@AngelicDaemon]

This is a superb vanish and you are very very smooth so it. I appreciate the detail you go into and even explaining the ‘why it looks good’. Exceptional!

[@justindeschain2532]

This looks so good and casual. I might be way off but I could see using this to "put" a coin under an object like a playing card for a matrix or even under a phone. Hell maybe the recessed bottom of a beer mug at a bar. The built in action just seems to welcome the back of the hand to touch a table and imply casualness. "I'm just rolling a coin out of my hand and it can land wherever." I think this is really good and I'm excited about it in case you can't tell haha.

[@RickHolcombe]

Dude, thanks for the kind words!

[@mrkcioffi]

@justindeschain2532. That's a great idea. Yes. Because the coin never really rolls and is under the control of the retention hand, you could use a card or coffee mug just as the closing fingers like a screen. Great thinking. If you just pretend to place it causally under the card or phone as your pattering you got the one ahead method right off the bat. Excellent thanks

[@skyjim777]

Man that’s smooth! Talking about why it works I think ties into your first point is our eyes fool us. It looks like the coin is actually rolling across your fingers so our mind just comes to that natural conclusion that it just rolls into the hand. Man. This is so good. Great example of not to practice until you get it right. Practice until you can’t mess it up.

[@georgeadcock2347]

I always loved the Rolling Retention vanish This is even better This looks like trick photography. This is an incredible advance in coin magic...

[@RickHolcombe]

Thanks George! And it's pretty easy to do!

[@ExecuMutant]

I love it! Its so very casual and natural looking!

[@RickHolcombe]

Thanks!

[@kblackphlame439]

I agree with many of f the comments. I want to thank you for sharing this with us too. On another note, though I enjoy the way you demonstrate your creativity, I would love to see it in some real world practice.

[@beauford54]

Dude, I now know exactly what you’re doing, yet when you do it at super slow speed, you STILL make it look like you drop it! Amazing!

[@jamesdonaldson502]

Another Excellerant Tutorial. This is exactly what I am looking for, for a coin routine I am working on. Thanks for sharing.

[@RickHolcombe]

Glad I could help!

[@jamesdonaldson502]

@RickHolcombe hey Rick.... question please... what is the best way to incorporate this move as I am counting several coins from one hand to another so as to make it all appear to be seamless?

[@RickHolcombe]

If you want to hold one of them back, I would do the move on the last coin counted. Then, get the sou d element from the coins already in the other hand.

[@jamesdonaldson502]

@@RickHolcombe thank you. I will give that a try and will let you know once I give it a few tries

[@jamesdonaldson502]

@RickHolcombe so what I am working on doing is... I have 3 Morgan Silver Dollars. I am holding them in my Right Hand and am Rolling each One over my Index Finger, onto my left palm, with the left fingers slightly curled up. After I flip the 1st Coin over, I then flip the 2nd Coin over and as it is being flipped, I catch it with my middle finger, so as to retain it. Then as I flip the last Coin onto my hand, I then pull the retained Coin back into my hand so as to Palm it. Is that what I understood you to suggest please?

[@tomy8089]

What an amazing vanish. Beautiful work!

[@JDRichard]

I too have been performing the retention vantage for around 30 years and have never seen this particular vanish. This is a brilliant advantage. It looks so good. Thanks for showing this as I have to do a performance in Toronto for 30 minutes at the international Magic convention this summer.

[@CarlosDiaz-fs6cv]

Wowie, this looks really clean and fooling. Pretty cool. Just found out about your channel today(video was recomended) and i like you already. Hope to see more of ye.

[@RickHolcombe]

Thanks for stopping by, my friend. I'll be posting on a regular schedule now. Really useable, easy to do coin magic. Theres also my older videos to browse through.

[@you_dont_wanna_know1969]

The explanation about why it is a convincing move, was very kind and useful. The "why" something works (psych loopholes, visual retentions, etc.) is fascinating to learn, explore, and exploit!

[@dowaliby1]

Brilliant! Very well performed and taught. Thank you!

[@Schriszophrenia]

The Rick Roll Retention is a solid name for this. Props to you and the person who recommended the name.

[@andysanger4606]

Oh wow! Excellently done. I read/seen this method before, but never considered it. It definitely has more pow! Than the retention vanish. Nicely done 👍

[@jimmydaplumber4999]

Roll Retention Coin Vanish one of the best i have ever seen and used thank you Rick

[@augustbruce]

Didn't see how he made both hands empty like at the beginning.

[@backtotheroots6678]

Yes and he talk too much, the Video can be 2min. long. Near by 12min. is by far too long.

[@augustbruce]

@@backtotheroots6678 truly

[@Ratlins9]

Your explanations were excellent, your various camera angles utilized in displaying this trick were superb. Thank you you for sharing this brilliant trick. I’m now subscribed.

[@RickHolcombe]

Glad to have you here

[@indiorodriguez6668]

Mr. Rick, your teaching method is just perfection 🎉 Thank You for helping me figure this long unanswered question. Now it’s back to my mirror audience of one, ME, and practice forever 😅

[@ebadkhan7649]

It's so simple and so perfect. Your analogies are very good. Amazing. Why haven't magicians been doing this for years?~!

[@keithstone3263]

I particularly like the "over the shoulder" view. It's much more helpful than the standard front view.

[@Dracula_sb]

I've never tried coin magic, this is SO good. Thank you for this tutorial and history. I subscribed!

[@karlkellar8614]

This is brilliant! Maybe the best retention vanish I've ever seen.

[@AnaSantos-un9jl]

Rick's teachings are very professional. Congratulation!!!

[@JonnyBestNow]

Omg it's so graceful and beautiful!! ❤ Thanks for sharing!

[@rajalstudent1436]

Thank you❤, the Myth the Man the Legend Rick Holcombe for amazing tutorial.

[@clivewilson5258]

Just discovered your channel and have to say I'm impressed with it,unlike some other coin tricks this looks so natural,👍

[@RickHolcombe]

Glad to have you here!

[@freegee3503]

LOOKS FANTASTIC! GENIUS development! Thank You So Much for sharing! Very gernerous of you. 👍

[@batouttahell454]

Wonderful, Clear, Thorough Video.One of the Best!!

[@ayokay123]

Not sure if Schneider's snap back preceded Mickey Silver's retention, but if so, Silver perfected the technique of retaining it. I would still say Mickey's retention is the best BUT I think your rolling vanish (which I marveled at three years ago) is every bit as good....and ORIGINAL. You have a lot to be proud of with this one, Rick. Btw, I'm not sure how you showed the dirty hand to be clean at the very beginning, but again, kudos!

[@RickHolcombe]

Thanks for the kind words! Schnieder predated Mickey Silver by a loooong time. Mickey Silver vanish looks very similar to a Ken Krenzel idea published in Apocalypse volume 1, but I don't know if that's where he was inspired from.

[@ayokay123]

Judging by the pic on his 1975 "Schneider On Coins", he looked to be in his mid-late 20's. Add 48 years and that would put him to be in his mid 70's or so. Mickey (Michael Sweeney), although in the carpet cleaning business for many years is also in his early-mid 70's, although he lies about his age. Not sure if Mickey was doing magic while in the carpet business, but probably. The question is who he borrowed from. Perhaps Krenzel. One thing I find interesting about Mickey's retention is how he conditions the audience to accept how he holds his dirty hand after the vanish. It's really a shame that he refuses to do a tutorial. You must feel incredibly proud to have originated the rolling retention. It's so awesome. @@RickHolcombe

[@ayokay123]

Never mind, I know where the coin went at the beginning. Verrry smooth on your part. I'd need to use stickum. :D

[@JokerJim23]

That is a great vanish, it's so smooth. Thanks, I need to look out my coins, again 🪄✨✨✨🫲 Greetings from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@madgic111]

Splendid. The most beautiful retention pass since David Roth's One.

[@Bkberliner007]

Fantastic demonstration and explanation as always, thank you.

[@ArmariosVirian]

Verdaderamente maravilloso, buen nombre para el pase, Rick-Roll , también puede llamarse “Rick and Roll” Explicación sencilla y súper útil 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@RickHolcombe]

Gracias!

[@wschield608]

An excellent explanation as well as vanish. Thanks for sharing! Wes

[@kirafelise6377]

That's genius! Thanks for sharing Rick, you are brilliant!

[@joeduffy9764]

Still had me fooled even near the end, when I knew what you were doing!!

[@rockgiant]

Super visual and great tutorial. Thanks

[@alexcorrea8855]

So smooth!! Awesome!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@skill8958]

Votre enseignement est incroyablement génial, merci énormément 🙏

[@paulbond1518]

This looks super visual,thanks for sharing

[@danielkelley7548]

Great work, Rick. Wow. That’s smooth.

[@Allabouttvandmovies]

Going to learn this. The regular retention vanish is Ok, but I feel it's too far into finger palm position. This looks better because it does look more like it's barely held by the fingers and in view and can catch the light more. Awesome 👌

[@RickHolcombe]

Have fun with it!

[@sureshchandrajena9134]

Amazing! Incredible! Fantastic! Sir , Good wishes. I don't do how you do. Thank You so much for the routine of coin trick. God bless you.

[@iamSTYNG]

Great video. My own retention makes also use of the Al Schneider inspired usage of the middlefinger rest position.. I think I may add your Rick Roll Retention into my repertoire. I love the Name because of the meme. Keep on creating

[@RickHolcombe]

Thanks man

[@ecastag]

Very nice man! So elegant!

[@m.r.5042]

Rick Roll ist a great move! I like this one more. Thanks for sharing👍👏

[@mo4u1]

Magic hands for real! I knew what you were doing only because you told me. I never saw a thing through your entire demonstration, "jaw dropping, "Rick you should have been a Doctor, I had a gallstone removed by a doctor with hands like a plumber! Thanks for the fun!👍👍🖐👉✊🖐

[@GoPoundSalt]

0:29, but you aren't explaining this :))

[@mago.herrera]

Looks so natural ❤

[@saiduzzaman5217]

after watching this, i think the word *smooth as butter * created inspired by u. beautiful work 🎉

[@RickHolcombe]

Thank you!

[@davidjericho4815]

4:35 Even after seeing the method, it's still mind-meltingly convincing. My brain refuses to catch the retention.

[@terrymiller111]

It's absolutely beautiful.

[@NickvonZ]

FIRST! Smooth as buttered satin! Been watching since the beginning!

[@RickHolcombe]

Welcome back!

[@shielamael1676]

Thank you, your tips, I m practicing your Magic style, I'm always watch your videos.

[@Callsigntitan]

First part the coin vanishes from both hands

[@bzakie2]

Yes! Why does he not explain that?

[@jamessievert9813]

Beautiful work, Rick!

[@RickHolcombe]

Thanks James!

[@TheBinaryWolf]

You do it so well. Interesting that the human mind enjoys being deceived.

[@lanegutz9768]

Oh my...that is CRAZY good Rick!

[@kenthiessen3208]

just caught your video and really enjoyed it. I have done card magic for years but never ventured into coin magic because I never found any instructions that made sense to me or I became frustrated during practice and would quit. I found your video so informative and your instructions easy to follow. Your performance has inspired me to begin practicing again. I do have a question of you since I have not explored all of your videos. Where do I start? Which of your videos would serve me best in beginning this next journey? Thank you for your work and creativity Thank you in advance

[@RickHolcombe]

Thanks, Ken. That means a lot. Since I first posted on You Tube, I have always wanted to put the best coin magic out there without any fake KZbin personality, or over-produced videos; just straight instruction/discussions and reviews. It's nice to hear when that resonates with people. I would recommend starting here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2fcoYOpasebeNEsi=JjOJb6cC8te-WZRc Then watch from that point on. Those videos are pretty old now, but the info is forever relevant.

[@guillermogouldburn763]

If he makes it disappear from the right hand at the end why should we believe he needs trickery to make it disappear from the left hand? He's pulling our legs 😂

[@PolkaRoo]

Amateur here (doing coin tricks for about 2 weeks). I really like that you mentioned how the light influences where we last perceived the coin. Due to this, I make sure to add a little extra twist to catch the light. With that glimmer and with giving the coin a slight look of it being tossed into the hand, it's amazing how fluid and deceptive even a beginner like myself can make this one look. I can't wait to show this one off. ❤the name, Rick Roll. Perfect! 😁

[@RickHolcombe]

Hope you have fun with it!

[@anoopbadoreea653]

This is brilliant thanks for sharing 👏👏🙌

[@igorcabrera8123]

When you think there is nothing more to improve in magic and you see this video. I'll share to my fellow magiciens. Thanks.

[@magicjoeblack5761]

That is the "Michael Jordan" of Retention Vanishes. Beautiful. Thanks.

[@RickHolcombe]

Nice one! Have fun

[@dariobenini7532]

Absolutely outstanding

[@perryvath7617]

This looks so good & is so easy. Thanx

[@RobertBallMagician]

Well detailed tutorial Rick 👍😊👍😊👍😊🙌

[@RickHolcombe]

Thanks Robert!

[@davejohnson-yi2rk]

This is the first time I've seen this but it's really good!

[@KenDodd1317]

I learned the retention vanish from David Roth and have been using it for years but I do like this vanish because you can actually see it touch your hand. I was thinking if you target the ring and the clink reinforces the placement of the coin for the spectator. ❤️

[@karlkellar8614]

Technical question: In your second pass in the introductory material (before you start talking, 0:26), you do the Rick Roll retention vanish and then immediately show your right hand empty. Where is coin?. On back of your right fingers? How do you get it there so naturally? As I said, absolutely brilliant!

[@bzakie2]

Yes! I’m confused as to why he didn’t explain that. That’s the bit I wanted to see and he never explained it. Strange.

[@TheRussianGenius]

4:55 so nice!!

[@RickHolcombe]

Dude! Thanks for watching! I'm a big fan of yours

[@dzcasanova8840]

Amazing and very creative ❤

[@NirvanaNimbus]

Cool story bro.. But, how did you get it to seemingly disappear from both hands? In the big "Tada" moment..

[@athleticmentaltraining]

beautiful work

[@PerezlaCruz]

It's a beautiful move, even knowing what's gonna happen still got me

[@stephenmclaughlin-uv8nm]

Coin magic was my love of illusion . I sadly broke a finger in a fall some years back and avoided watching these tutorials as it makes me sad i can't have the dexterity i once had. None the less ive compensated with playing cards. I ❤ magic

[@chadwakefield8791]

Not big on coins preferring cards, but that is simply beautiful to watch bud.

[@RickHolcombe]

Come to the dark side!

[@PipCritten]

Brilliant and so convincing.

[@SypherSeven]

Thank you for sharing.

[@oldschoolwarrior]

That looks SO good!