Ready to shake up your coin magic? Calico by Rick Holcombe is here to prove that coins can do more than just sit in your pocket collecting lint.
This beauty of a book has been over a decade in the making, and it’s packed with 160 pages of stunning illustrations that’ll keep you glued to the page. Inside, you’ll find 14 practical and visual routines that range from transpositions to coin-through-table effects, and even a few miracles that’ll leave your audience wondering if you’ve got some sort of wizardry up your sleeve. Plus, there’s a handy set of sleights that’ll sharpen your overall coin magic skills (because who doesn’t want to impress their mates?).
Now, don’t expect any flashy, TikTok-worthy stunts here. Calico is all about solid routines with a clear structure. Many of these gems can be strung together for extended performances that’ll play to all sorts of crowds (yes, even the picky ones).
This comprehensive book is organised into four key sections:
The dedicated Sleights Section lays out all the essential sleights for quick reference and focused study. No more getting lost in the middle of a routine—just grab this section and get to work!
Part One and Part Two delve into a variety of coin miracles that can be performed right in your hands using Rick’s go-to coin set: a silver coin, a copper coin, a Chinese coin, and a copper/silver gaff. In the first part, he showcases a set of powerful effects that can be seamlessly combined. Then, in the second part, he introduces some additional standalone routines that fully exploit this dynamic coin set.
Finally, Part Three offers eight more routines that utilise a mix of different coins and gaffs. This includes fresh material and some polished versions of his classic effects. If you’re a fan of his brilliant “Double Tap” routine, you’re in for a treat with the new phase he’s whipped up.
Produced by Vanishing Inc., this book isn’t just a pretty face—it’s a work of art. Rick's own illustrations accompany the written instructions, making learning as enjoyable as it is practical.
So, if you fancy making your coin magic a bit more exciting, grab a copy of Calico by Rick Holcombe. It’s time to put those coins to work!
