Modern Coin Manipulation

Learn coin magic from the best coin manipulator ever - the "King of Koins". T. Nelson Downs' original "Miser's Dream" is still unsurpassed. He invented many other new and innovative moves. The unique feature of this book is that it includes many photos of the hands of Downs detailing every important sequence in a move. He also offers helpful tips on presentation, patter, and other techniques. Another excellent book by T. Nelson Downs is The Art of Magic.

1st edition, 1900?, Hamley Brothers, London?; 1999 reprinted under the title "Classic Coin Tricks" by Dover Publishing, New York; 244 pages.

Table of Contents

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CHAPTER I. T. NELSON DOWNS, "KING OF KOINS." An appreciation and outline of his career by W. J. H. CHAPTER II. "THE MISER'S DREAM." Description of the act Continuous Fron and Back Hand Palm Latest improvements in connection with same Method of getting first stack of coins into hat The apparent "catching" of the coins Passing coin through bottom of hat Passing coin through side of hat Coin thrown in the air and invisibly caught in hat Manner of getting a second load into hat Method for continuing the "catching" after second load is exhausted Production of any number of coins at finger tips To pass a coin through the knees The "Elusive" Pass New "Change Over Palm" Downs' new "Click" Pass Ten coins passing into tumbler Downs' new "Fan" Pass Downs' "Eureka" Pass The "Turnover" with 40 coins Three distinct methods of palming coins at the same time To palm and make the pass with 40 coins To produce same in a shower from the vest CHAPTER III. A SERIES OF ABSOLUTELY NEW AND ORIGINAL COIN VANISHES AND PASSES. Methods for causing the disappearance of one coin With the aid of a piece of hair Vanishing coin from handkerchief Coin vanish with the aid of the vest Disappeareance of a coin while lying on the table Coin vanish with the aid of the outside of sleeve Coin vanish with the aid of the trousers pocket Novel pass with a coin New back palm idea The sleeve vanish The sleeve vanish in conjunction with back palm The coin and tumbler Novel adaption of the "rattle box" idea A rapid pass with six coins Disappearing pile of coins CHAPTER IV. MISCELLANEOUS COIN TRICKS, ILLUSIONS, AND COMBINATIONS. The equilibrium of silver To pass 20 coins from one hand to the other Quadruple coin Gold versus silver The transmutation of metals		Vanishing coins from goblet Multiplying coins (sleight-of-hand method) New coin production from bare hands The money-producing cigarette The coin of Phoenix New money-producing card The marvellous transit of coins Novel appearing coin The new crystal target The flying coins The "Downs" goblet of mystery The mysterious claret glass Magnetized coins The demon goblet The silver question Handkerchief as money producer New money-producing candle The dematerialization of 30 coins Coin passing through a table, &c The crystal coin ladder The travelling coin The sixteen to one silver trick The fusible coins CHAPTER V. MECHANICAL DEVICES FOR PERFORMING "THE MISER'S DREAM." Coin with wire loop Coin with attachment for first finger Single spider "fake" Single spider "fake" (differently constructed) The "Hilliar" coin spider fake Coin holders New coin dropper for hat Coin caught on rim of the hat Apparatus enabling performer to easily palm 50 coins New vest coin dropper New vest coin dropper (differently constructed) CHAPTER VI. ADDITIONAL COIN TRICKS. The coin of Mercury The coin cornucopia The obedient coins The coin and paper tube An old trick improved A good coin trick To tell date on borrowed coin Entirely new pass with 25 coins The new glass coin jar The winged coin New coins and die CHAPTER VII. Koincluding observations

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