magicfreak, I think you jumped down his throat a little there at the begining. However, you do make valid points, and should clean up how you present it. Using accusatory modifiers only discredits your post (I realize you were in no way trying to sound accusatory or rash, but others may think that you were) . I did however see exactly what you were saying, and was quite excited at the information, so I thought I'd share.
I completely agree with you and jrobarts, but lorenwade made a fantastic point. He was the first person to point out a logical and quite important convergant aspect to the DVD. With that said, I believe that much coin magic that looks that stunning will be angle sensitive, thus having an optimal environment and time to perform. However, that does, regardless of how you look at the equation, limit you slightly. I agree that we should adapt as to make up for the limitations we are presented, but he is saying that the style he enjoys is one where that is not a problem. I will say, that when I practice routines off of Sick, I enjoy learning the complexities but I do notice that when performing for actual spectators in a close up environment I tend to fall into lorenwade's side of the field without even noticing. My body seems to fall back on simpler, and more reliable sleights for the reason of safeguarding my performance.
This is a mold I am currently trying to break. I am as I have progressed over time, beginning to allow sleights thought to be "angle sensitive" to be incorporated in my off-the-cuff performances.
So I hate to rain on all parades, but both of you have extremely valid points. I hope that you can both read up on each others' posts to understand the value in each.
Good Info guys
All the best,
-Chase