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A Floren Spun

Created by: Hector Chadwick

A Floren Spun by Hector Chadwick is a niche magic book focusing on techniques to affect the outcome of a coin flip or spin, offering magicians an advantage in games of chance. This is a close-up magic trick that requires no gimmicks, relying solely on sleight of hand. It's ideal for magicians interested in pushing the boundaries of what's possible with coin manipulation.

Key features

  • Teaches how to influence the outcome of a coin flip or spin
  • No gimmicks required, pure sleight of hand
  • Niche focus on coin manipulation
  • Suitable for close-up magic performances

Pros

  • Offers a unique skill set for magicians
  • No need for additional props or gimmicks
  • Potential to enhance games of chance for entertainment purposes

Cons

  • High learning curve may not be suitable for all magicians
  • Narrow focus limits its application in broader magic performances
  • May require significant practice to perform convincingly

What people are saying about A Floren Spun

EruditeMagic says...
A Floren Spun by Hector Chadwick was a very interesting Niche book on basically how to affect the outcome of a flip or a spin of a coin [...] the work to value ratio wasn't there for me it's not something that I see myself using in any of my current routines.

A Floren Spun videos

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EruditeMagic

2024 Magic Book Rankings

This video offers a candid rundown of the creator's top and bottom five magic books from 2024. Highlights include 'The Particle System' for simplifying memorized deck magic, 'Switch' for its innovative bill transformations, 'The Nth Degree' for its practical walkaround tricks, 'Worlds Beyond' for reviving Paul Curry's classics, and 'The Definitive Sanki Reprint' for its exhaustive look at J Sanki's magic. On the flip side, the creator points out shortcomings in 'Diamonds of Performance' for being too theory-heavy, 'Magic Between Friends' for not justifying its price, 'The Magic of Johnny Thompson' for falling short of hype, 'A Floren Spun' for its narrow focus, and 'You Are All Terrible' for its excessive profanity and lackluster humor. The review is balanced, acknowledging each book's merits while explaining the rankings. Plus, there's a plug for Don's Magic & Books as a go-to for rare magic book finds.

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Takeaways:

  • The creator ranks their top and bottom five magic books from 2024.
  • Top picks include books on memorized deck magic and bill transformations.
  • Least favorites are critiqued for price-to-content ratio and niche appeal.
  • Don's Magic & Books is promoted for rare and out-of-print magic books.
  • The video provides honest reviews with a focus on practical value for magicians.