Here's a review of three beginner coin magic dvds that i made for another person who wanted to know where to start. i think the Roth series is the best out of the three and i'll tell you why in the descriptions:
In the Beginning There Were Coins - Jay Noblezada
This is probably the most known beginner coin magic dvd. This was the one i first got. This dvd is easy to learn from if you're a beginner. He goes through all the basic sleights and shows you some really cool routines. The only thing i didn't like was the fact that when he explains stuff he talks A LOT. And it's kinda hard to find the information that you really need from his explanations. Also, this dvd teaches the best retention vanish out there. It's the only retention vanish that i use and it's easier and much more visual that other retention vanishes. The retention vanish is worth the price of the dvd in my opinion.
Pros: Good teaching, good routines, awesome retention vanish.
Cons: Talks way too much, kinda hard to follow at some parts.
Complete Introduction to Coin Magic - Michael Ammar
I liked this dvd more than Jay's dvd. First off, Michael talks a lot less. He only talks about the things you really need to know. What liked most about this dvd was the sections title "Major Secrets" In these sections, Michael talks about naturalness, effective way of practicing, and how to turn your magic into miracles. This dvd not only talks about the technique, it talks about the psychology behind the magic. Also, he teaches lots of little gags and quick tricks with coins. The only down side was that he taught lots of palms that aren't used very often, and the routines he taught weren't as good as jay's.
Pros: Great teaching, Major Secrets, great quick tricks
Cons: Routines aren't as good, teaches under used palms.
Expert Coin Magic Made Easy - David Roth
This is a 3 volume set. This is the best place to start in coin magic, in my opinion. David Roth has been claimed "The best coin manipulator in the entire world" by Dai Vernon himself. In these dvds, he teaches you only the essential 3 palms. He also teaches many application with only those 3 palms that i never thought was possible. He also has cut his teaching to the bone, making sure every word is an important one. He also teaches you many classic routines like Spellbound, Chink-a-Chink, Winged Silver, and more. The best part of this dvd is that after the explanations there is a Recap segment which briefly recaps the sleight or routine in case you missed anything. There are also many "Ten-Second Tips" in which he give you little tips and subtleties that will really help you in learning the moves.
Pros: Best teaching, no excess material, many routines, great tips
Cons: None that i know of
