How to study Bobo?

[UnknownMagician93]

Hey guys,

So i finally caved in the other day and picked up a copy of modern coin magic by BOBO. Im curious how to start though...

Should i practice and perfect all the holds, drops, switches, vanishes, etc. first, or should I learn tricks one by one, and just perfect whatever sleights will be needed for these tricks?

 

[SKSleighofHand]

I do not have any experience with coin magic, but I think it is best to start with the sleights first before learning for the tricks.

That's how I do before I start card magic: sleights go first.

 

[worldwideme]

holds first. then the other sleights. then the tricks.

 

[AdamF]

holds first. then the other sleights. then the tricks.

I agree. It is much easier to learn the holds and sleights first, and then move onto the tricks. You will find it much more difficult to start with the tricks and then go back and try to learn the slights.

 

[worldwideme]

oh and make sure your classic palm is half way decent before you even start performing. please. walk around with the starfish hand if you have to.

 

[mini magician]

I remember, not specifically where, there was actually i person that wrote exactly how to study BOBO's i think there is a link on a forum in this site ill have to find it.
But the same as others. Study the Holds, Switches, The sleights in general first. Then Move to the tricks.

Or another approach if need be not exactly the best way but your choice. Read through the tricks first. Look at the ones that the plot interests you and see what sleights are needed for those tricks. So then your are studying sleights you want to learn for those specific tricks.

But of course the choice is yours

Tom

 

[worldwideme]

I remember, not specifically where, there was actually i person that wrote exactly how to study BOBO's i think there is a link on a forum in this site ill have to find it.
But the same as others. Study the Holds, Switches, The sleights in general first. Then Move to the tricks.

Or another approach if need be not exactly the best way but your choice. Read through the tricks first. Look at the ones that the plot interests you and see what sleights are needed for those tricks. So then your are studying sleights you want to learn for those specific tricks.

But of course the choice is yours

Tom

i hope you can find that study guide. i'd use it!

 

[UnknownMagician93]

thanks guys.

tom- link me if you find it

 

[D.Y. Ollan]

I'm actually going to take a slightly different tack from what's been espoused thus far.

By and large, you should learn the holds, then sleights, etc., in that natural progression; however, as you move through Modern Coin Magic, you'll find that occasionally certain tricks are referenced as prime examples of a sleight (and remember that the eventual vanishes are both tools to use in an effect and effects in themselves).

Buckley's "Four Coins to a Glass" is probably the best example of this in explicating the Downs Palm, but a few others occur. So, while working through Bobo's material, don't be afraid to find a trick or two to use as a learning tool with the various sleights - especially the ones you have more trouble with than others.

Cheers, and good luck,
D.Y.

 

[UnknownMagician93]

Alright thanks alot guys! one more question... Should i learn anything besides the holds in both hands? Like do i need to be able to do switches and vanishes with both hands?

 

[worldwideme]

Alright thanks alot guys! one more question... Should i learn anything besides the holds in both hands? Like do i need to be able to do switches and vanishes with both hands?

the more you can do in both hands the more you'll be able to create. (and perform already created material) so yes but thats a huge undertaking. you've got alot to learn anyways, especially if you go for ambidexterity

 

[KeoSilver]

Just do what you do with normal textbooks. Flip through the pages, take note of some sleights, effects, etc. The read through the book before even picking up a coin. Then once you have completed the first run through, grab the coins/objects needed for certain effects that you found interesting. This way, you are not just focusing on one thing page from page, and you do not miss any potential gem. Plus since you read through the book entirely, you are familiar with the things found within, so that if you are ever in the need of figuring out a certain sleight or what not, you have the ability to recall things within the book.

 

[KeoSilver]

Alright thanks alot guys! one more question... Should i learn anything besides the holds in both hands? Like do i need to be able to do switches and vanishes with both hands?

Yes, it will probably be beneficial if you exercise with both hands.

 

[Ashrei]

While that is true, you will not have to do everything with both hands, but it is a strong tool if you do. I can only do retention vanish with one hand, and it never is a problem for me. However, I do sometimes ponder on the convenience if I did not have to change hands to do a certain vanish. It will be up to you. Advanced sleight, I do not believe in the necessity in doing it with both hands (himber, retention, etc) but basic holds and switches, yes, you should be able to use both hands interchangeably.