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Hanging Coins: Slowing it Down
« on: July 28, 2015, 02:37:42 PM »
 

wildwildcat

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Hello everyone,

Too often I find myself speaking quickly and quite a bit.  I am trying to slow down what I do for a more meaningful and magical performance.

The below Hanging Coins rendition is a little different than my typical style, and I hope it is more engaging.

I'm working on really making what I don't say and do weigh as much as what I do speak and do.

https://youtu.be/PEzLjMRf-90

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Re: Hanging Coins: Slowing it Down
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2015, 11:31:24 PM »
 

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It's one of your better videos, to be sure.

Be more relaxed with the fingers.  There were points where I could tell you were cupping a coin because of how stiff your fingers were.  It's a tough, tough thing to do in coin magic, I know - it's one of the many reasons I haven't attempted coins much.  When a reasonably intelligent and worldly layman sees your hand looks relaxed and your fingers have a natural curl to them that's just a little more fluid, they don't suspect anything.  When they see zero finger movement, however, they immediately suspect you're holding.  A slight twitch of one of the middle fingers would be enough to allay suspicions.
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Re: Hanging Coins: Slowing it Down
« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2015, 12:11:31 AM »
 

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Thanks Don!  I'll see about adding some more movement and fluidity.  Your feedback is always very appreciated!