Coin Magic: Sleight vs. Gaffs Tutorial

[@ryanpeplinski1884]

To me you’re like the Bob Ross of coin magic. Very impressive teaching style, thank you I’m learning lots!! :)

[@NickvonZ]

Agreed! New next level Teacher of coin magic.

[@lewisfitzsimmons1271]

Well that suddenly explains why my entire lockdown has been just watching bob Ross and this! xD

[@Coinology]

I do not normally leave comments however I would like u to know that as a student of coin magic for years I extremely appreciate ur logic, theory, respect, and pure thought behind the magic! You truly inspire me to a new level. Thank you Rick! I thoroughly enjoy every video and review them constantly.

[@RickHolcombe]

Thanks for your support!

[@davidludwig3975]

I cant get enough of your relaxed teaching style. A huge part of learning coin sleights is keeping your hands relaxed, and your demeanor helps me get in the right head space to practice. Thank you.

[@Magiemontrealmagiciens]

Thanks for this Rick! You are soft spoken with a gentle manner and by far the best resource on KZbin for coin Magic. Your penchant for books is clear and hopefully will bring the next crop of Magi an understanding of their real power in our art. Keep it up!!

[@AwesomeMetalBands]

Absolutely sensational this is one of the best routines I've ever seen and one of the most professional KZbin videos.

[@Erdnase23]

One of my favourite KZbin channels period. Thanks for the inspiration (and distraction!).

[@RickHolcombe]

Thanks! That means a lot!

[@mmw2929]

I am not new to magic but relatively new to magic on youtube...from what I have seen so far your videos and tutorials are amongst the best if not THE BESTbof their kind...thank you - great content keep up the good work!

[@RickHolcombe]

Thank you my friend

[@sachiperez]

Wow Rick, clearly you have put a lot if time into this. Thank you for the gift!

[@sachiperez]

Oh, and i subscribed!

[@RickHolcombe]

Thank you!

[@JeffG-qt5ll]

Firstly, your tutorials are concise and easy to follow. I watch your videos constantly. Next, as a player of stringed instruments myself, I love seeing all of the different instruments on the wall behind you! Peace!

[@TAROTAI]

You are one fine teacher, Rick - so inventive & talented!

[@RickHolcombe]

Thank you! I appreciate the kind words.

[@audiemuniz6445]

Now ,the way you do it with one hand,I love so much.

[@mikesantillana]

I love videos like these! Tear down those stigma walls! Coin size, gaffs, etc. I appreciate how you talk about how we shouldn't limit ourselves and how many debates can be ego driven

[@RickHolcombe]

Thanks! Beware of anyone that takes sides with things. They're usually compensating for something.

[@janalbrecht7082]

One of the best videos i ever seen. I like it so much to see you explaining coin magic. I hope there will be more content like this.

[@traceyryan4635]

This is my favorite video that you have created so far RICK .

[@NickvonZ]

WOW! This is exactly what I wrote to you a day ago! (i.e. gaffed coins vs the work of doing it the hard way). I hadn't seen this video yet, then. Two great minds at work, I think! WOW! 😲

[@HorrorLadSteveo]

One of the best coin tutorials on you tube

[@mr_shanes]

very nicely done video.. good references and techniques are well explained.

[@RickHolcombe]

Thanks!

[@Snaggletooth44]

0:14 it used to be sad truth for me but when i started trying using gimmicks not only in coins but in cards as well i understood why ppl use gimmicks.. great video as always!

[@RickHolcombe]

Thanks!

[@chuck363cj]

What do you have for Copper Silver Brass.... I like your Syuff...

[@MrTed-yd1gn]

All this time I thought I was wrong thinking the Bobo switch looked goofy. Gosh, good to know I'm not alone. Thanks for this video, I'm subscribed and shall be a regular viewer.

[@joshlogan7474]

Neato. I own Coins and Other Fables and find it amazing! Per your last videos recommendations I recently purchased Doug Brewers book The Unexpected Visitor and am also very pleased with it so far. I’ll be working through that for a while before another purchase....but thank you for more excellent recommendations.

[@RickHolcombe]

That's great to hear! It's full of real world material.

[@sergiogutierrez8309]

This is my favorite topic on your channel.

[@thepowerbill1]

Thanks so much for this. I’ve been doin get his trick with the bobo switch and it’s never really looked good. Great content!

[@JackMajor]

Came for coin magic, left with a Bob Ross ASMR session. Best therapy. 😄

[@jackrussel891]

Sir, you are the next David Roth ! Greetings from Italy

[@magicianprincesil]

Great work indeed. I do perfom with gaffed coins and these have added more ideas to me.Best Wishes.

[@lmmorgado]

What a treat. Thank you for this.

[@carlosvelizvideos]

Great content . Well done .

[@Puggle16]

Great videos Rick. Where do you find good quality gaffs for older coins like walking liberty and Morgan dollars?

[@trickymagic4808]

Hey Rick why don't you give us a little taste of your guitar playing at the end of your videos? I love this channel keep up the good work!

[@RickHolcombe]

Might need to do that!

[@jangray395]

@@RickHolcombe Oh pleeeease do that! I play too and I love that everyone has their own style so would love to hear yours! I imagine you are good because you are very much the perfectionist!

[@TAROTAI]

That might very well be Rick playing on the ubderbed of the video?

[@Tombrassil]

I totally see what you mean about the Bobo Switch in this routine! I'm beginning to prefer the Ramsay/Galloway Drop Switch (I learnt it in Galloway's "Diverting Coin Magic") - which achieves the same effect but feels more natural to me.

[@donpepe9947]

Thank you Rick 😊

[@geraintjones6401]

Super interesting as always. Thanks Rick.

[@RickHolcombe]

Thank you!

[@SmokyMcPuff]

Amazing Video! Keep up the great content

[@longagnaloic8079]

A really good inspiring video about mixing sleigh of hands with gaff coins thank to you again it helped me focus on some ideas I had about stuff I got but wasn't creative with. Now I have ideas thank to you :)

[@RickHolcombe]

My pleasure!

[@randallharter]

Another awesome video Rick. Have to confess though I like the room set up with the bookshelves better than the guitars. Just my personal preference for books though.

[@RickHolcombe]

I prefer the new setup too. This was an older video

[@plact0n]

Great Video, High Quality Advices. What's the name of your copper coin? I'm searching for alternatives of the Chinese Coin with the dollar diameter.

[@RickHolcombe]

it's from copelandcoins.com

[@carpelo]

I'm glad to know that Piedrahita is one of your favorites. Another book to consider is the unexpected visitor, by Doug Brewer. Btw, I find the bobo switch quite interesting if done like casually tossing one coin, which could have been conditioned before. Just watch Roth doing it. Thanks for your take on this subject and the routine

[@Joaodr69]

greeeat video! i´ve been practicing sleights at home so my wife often get how some bits of a routine are done. When I want to really fool her with a magic trick I mix the new sleights with a ox coin and always get a WOW

[@stormyweather9917]

So, how many times have you dropped a coin on the floor while she was watching you practice. Hundreds? Thousands?? Tens of thousands???

[@dennissmith4382]

Great handling your right that switch beats the Bobo. Will that routine work using thumb palm?

[@RickHolcombe]

Yeah. Almost the same move really

[@ariesmars29]

Thanks! I got many coins and gaffs, even the Bobo book. Some tricks I never could follow. Will browse your channel for expanded shell tricks. If you don't have any, would you give ideas for the gaff?

[@RickHolcombe]

Check out my Fantasy Display video. There's a cool idea in there for an expanded shell

[@travistattoos]

Nicely done man, great video.

[@RickHolcombe]

Thanks!

[@dennissmith4382]

Rick, i like the handling

[@stevekishthemagician8370]

Another great lesson. Thank you!

[@RickHolcombe]

Glad you liked it!

[@themagicbuzz5728]

Oh boy the ending is strong with the shuttle pass and ending it in their hand...very nice 👍❣️

[@achillelupacchio1376]

very clear explanations. what kind of copper coin did you use?

[@RickHolcombe]

it's called a Tiger/Tan coin available at copelandcoins.com

[@chillypapapanda]

@@RickHolcombe cool! I actually have a set of those. Did you get the silver/copper custom made? Is a tiger/tan/silver available?

[@CarlosSilva-xe8mm]

Hi Rick, great topic :) Opting for pure sleight of hand can actually help develop routines because the constraints can drive the creativity. But I like your point on the fact that gaffs don’t replace the need for sleight of hand and skills. I think that the main problem with gaffs is the price. A big portion of the cost is due to the fact that gaffs are made out of regular coins. So I think that the prices will go down if we start producing coins. And I mean producing coins with design, the same way we have cards now. Coins are also highly collectable and there’s an obvious interest in having unique coins. There’s already a lot of coins available like Grifters and Artifacts. And pure design coins like Ravn coins from Caroline Ravn and No.17 Le Chat Rouge from Stockholm17. But Mechanic Industries have Griner coins and they already took the nest step by producing gaffs and associating the coins with other products like cards, ring and key chain. I think this is a huge advantage because gaffs can be created from scratch. This flexibility will even allow to create new gaffs.

[@RickHolcombe]

Wouldn't be much cheaper unfortunately. I've explored this idea with Jeff Copeland. Have you seen his coins? www.copelandcoins.com Much more beautiful than any of the ones you mentioned.

[@CarlosSilva-xe8mm]

Yes I do know about Copeland Coins, sorry for forgetting to mention. Hum, this is an interesting topic then. I thought it would be cheaper to build gaffs from scratch taking advantage of metal injection and melding. For example, it would be easier to have nested shells that fit perfectly. Or thinner coins with black art on one side. Fused coins … my mind could go on ;) I'm also thinking of Metal Phone by Calen Morelli and Joao Miranda. It's a masterpiece and most of it is metal work.

[@AdrianBotello1]

Awesome lesson Rick. KUDOS

[@RickHolcombe]

Thanks!

[@magando3821]

Justo lo que estaba buscando! Me ha encantado. Muy bueno!

[@RickHolcombe]

Gracias!

[@k2aust]

This is my favorite video of yours

[@ryanpeplinski1884]

Can you add your book recommendations in the description?

[@firenutter1798]

i mostly came to gapse the idea of what is a Gaff coin?its just somthing i herd but eludes me some how in my internet searches

[@spencermargenna]

Also this channel is incredible and should probably require a paid subscription. I don't know why but I'm so obsessed with sleight of hand and wanting to label myself as a purist. I don't have a good reason for it other than ego and maybe fear of getting caught out with a gaff which seems more embarrassing then being caught out with a sleight.

[@RickHolcombe]

Just use them wisely and don't rely on them to accomplish an effect. See if/how they can augment an effect and if it you can get more done with the gimmick than just one trick.

[@ofirduan180]

very nice and effective! I purchesed your slypalm project. enjoying it very much! thank you! can you say where do you buy your gaffs? they look great!

[@RickHolcombe]

Thanks for your support! I've bought gaffs from all the major guys: Lassen, Schoolcraft, Kueppers, and Johnson Products too. I've had good experiences with all of them.

[@ofirduan180]

@@RickHolcombe thank you! one more thing: I lost the book you sent for free by email in your last giveaway contest... can you send it again please? my email: [e-mail] only if you can. thanks again

[@kseniasolovyeva5498]

This is probably my favourite video of yours, even though I love all of them. (As I said in the 3rd giveaway comment)

[@Magicsam87]

Where did you get your morgan c/s and what coin is on the copper side?

[@RickHolcombe]

The copper coin is from my friend Jeff Copeland. You can get it here: www.copelandcoins.com/collections/brand-name-coins-1/products/tiger-tan-coins I sent the coins to Roy Kueppers to have him make the gaff.

[@asniperx]

great videos

[@marvincabanes6899]

I have Bobo's Modern Coin Magic and David Roth's Expert Coin Magic only , where did you get the other books ? 😍

[@RickHolcombe]

Check vanishinginc.com or penguinmagic.com

[@jamesford1834]

🤯🤯🤯 Rick genuinely, have you ever thought about writing your own book? Would be absolutely brilliant. Love the videos

[@RickHolcombe]

Maybe one day!

[@jamesmarshall9742]

Any news yet on the release of David Neighbors Project 2nd book? 🤔

[@RickHolcombe]

It might be this year I think!

[@adept_digits166]

Amazing, thanks for the video Rick. I'd love to buy a copper/silver but I have no idea where to get a quality one can you point me in the right direction?

[@RickHolcombe]

Honestly, I would start with www.johnsonmagicproducts.com they make excellent gaffs for the price.

[@NickvonZ]

@@RickHolcombe That was my first set (Johnson) , about 25 years ago. QUALITY gaffed coins. Wonderful Scotch & Soda routine!

[@alejandrogilrodriguez3941]

Niiiice!!! That was lit 👀🔥

[@tylerrabs]

Rick buddy you know I love ya but every time this video shows up in my suggestions it makes me wanna cry. It's like Bob Ross explaining precisely why there is no Santa Claus.

[@miamimagicians]

I’ve seen the bubble switch works very well. Look up a trick from dock east and I think it’s called screwed up or hardware or something like that. Also Gregory Wilson does it pretty well in his truck dishonest abe to have a handling of

[@herradon1]

buena lecion un saludo

[@audiemuniz6445]

I done bobo switch ,is work good to me.but it work much better with small coins like quater and lower. Good video.!!

[@jason420jv1]

All the gaff coins I use are made by Johnson. The gaff coins you use are absolutely gorgeous and I was wondering who made them, if you don't mind me asking. In your opinion who makes the best gaffs, SchoolCraft, Lassen...ect? Im asking because I highly respect your opinion and know it can be quite a investment. Much 💛☮️ & Respect from Sacramento CA.✌️😎

[@RickHolcombe]

Roy Kueppers made the copper/silver coin I used in the video. The quality is just OK. It was the only time I ordered from him. I've heard his work can be inconsistent. Todd Lassen is an excellent coin gaffer, but you need to understand that he loves what he does and he is a true craftsman. People complain about his customer service, but I've never had an issue. I've ordered form him 3 times over the years for different things. Just understand, he is 1 man and not a company; so you need to get in line and be patient. Jamie Schoolcraft is just as good in my opinion, I have also ordered 3 separate times from him. The wait for the coins was about the same as with Lassen. Son't forget about Bob Swadling and Mark Mason at www.jbtvusa.com I don't personally own any of their gaffs but have handled them in person and they are beautiful.

[@jason420jv1]

@@RickHolcombe thank you for the info much appreciated. ✌️😎👍

[@alejandromagdaleno7090]

Hi, I would like to know where can I find those books?

[@RickHolcombe]

Try vanishinginc.com or penguinmagic.com

[@NathanielBlank]

You are amazing! I’d love to have you as a face to face instructor as you’re just the right speed for me and I’m betting you are quite patient

[@jimmygriswold9258]

It’s like going camping and your bushcraft dad insists on starting a fire by rubbing sticks together, it’s cool to know how, but people will be happy faster, if you use a lighter!

[@TheVINMAN531]

I see that you're a musician.What kind of music are you into?

[@RickHolcombe]

Classic rock, Americana, original grunge

[@spencermargenna]

What kind of copper coin is that you are using?

[@RickHolcombe]

It's from my good friend Jeff Copeland at www.copelandcoins.com

[@jimmagic4]

Yep this one's definitely my favorite video although all the content is great

[@xero3142]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️can't wait to hear what you have to say

[@jonniebrasco68]

do you teach guitar ?

[@seanblakely4375]

Got that smooth old spice deodorant commercial guy voice. "Why hello ladies, it's me again. You're welcome" 😎

[@8bittoomuch496]

Did he just call out Danny Goldsmith 😂😂😂

[@RickHolcombe]

Danny and I are good friends!

[@JoinerStudios]

you the man bro

[@juandelolmo8156]

Awesome content thank u so much ! 🤓

[@RickHolcombe]

My pleasure!

[@aymericdewitte3278]

Really good video as always, but could you write the name of the authors and the book you are talking about please 😁. Would help a lot during the video and to search after it.

[@RickHolcombe]

Will do. But here you go. The David Neighbors Project by Mark Tams Troy Hooser's Destroyers by Joshua Jay Luis Piedrahita Coins and Other Fables

[@aymericdewitte3278]

@@RickHolcombe thank you so much

[@MrNitneeguy]

A very David Roth approach to breaking the standard accepted limitation of gaffs.

[@RickHolcombe]

Thanks!

[@massimilianopicuno8979]

Impressionante. Bello!

[@j.smatty7045]

Thankyou

[@ReubenLardizabal]

Magician here. nice topic manm

[@RickHolcombe]

Thanks!

[@ziyaoyuan7936]

Wow! I almost watched all of your videos and had a look at your website, and think why you do not sell coins. I’d like to buy some Morgan coins but I can not believe E Bay As I can not identify if the coins are real or fake. But I can believe you.

[@RickHolcombe]

Too expensive to sell and ship coins. Then people want matching coins or different coins etc. I don't have time to do that.

[@oidrops]

Oooooooh this book.. i need this.. i will win!

[@RickHolcombe]

Haha! Good luck to you. Stay tuned..

[@michaeljames4509]

C/S coin!👍

[@libertymurdoch]

Many yrs ago, beginning in magic, I was using a gaff and got busted...scared me away from gaff use in coins for many years...I think that may happen to many who avoid gaffs

[@RickHolcombe]

You're right, but if you do the hard work first you'll have already mastered being able to hide and switch when needed.

[@TheHarleyhillbilly]

libertymurdoch here is my take on that, you got “busted using gaff coins” well big deal you didn’t go to jail, your birthday didn’t get taken away from you we all mess up from time to time you let a double lift slip, you drop a palmed coin it’s not the end of the world just laugh and go on.

[@mikesantillana]

Some additional feedback, it would be convenient if you put the names of the books or authors or names of tricks in the video description just as a reference so we don't always need to rewatch the video

[@RickHolcombe]

Noted.

[@stana1980]

So I was not alone when I thought bob switch to be awkward move I think J sankey teach a better version of bob switch in revolutionary coin magic

[@richardocon9121]

can i have your book so that i can learned more coin magic and understanding by d way im a pilipino..

[@magicman1086]

I don't believe that not using gimmicks is an issue with the ego. For me personally, it is more an appreciation of sleight of hand and an appreciation of the time behind it. Gimmicks are sometimes necessary in order to create a truly impossible effect, but if there is a way to do it with sleight of hand, then that way is much more preferable to me. A basic example is card to wallet. Yes, you could use a gimmicked wallet, but there are multiple ways to do it without a gimmick, so why use a gimmick?

[@TAROTAI]

it's whether you have a year of refinement, or 2 months of "copulation" to arrive at the same place - put the *?* in people's credulity

[@magicianprincesil]

Great man thanks for your generousity for these tutorials. This is a Bible to coin magic lovers. Great work indeed.👍

[@RompecuelloPR]

Just found you

[@RickHolcombe]

Welcome!

[@TheKatheeswaran]

Hi nice explanation. I check your website. Please add some products.

[@RickHolcombe]

Will do soon

[@TheKatheeswaran]

@@RickHolcombe i love to buy from you but yiu dont have much products

[@prestomagicislife336]

I almost thought u said presto printo lmao

1 coin magic plss 😅

[@RickHolcombe]

Soon!

[@HOMERTINKLE]

The method is not important. You want your spectator to experience magic, not a puzzle. Therefore, I use gaff coins in my close up routines.