Matrix Coin Routines Masterclass
A complete guide to coin assembly and transposition, teaching you how to make coins travel between your hands and under cards.
Matrix Coin Routines Masterclass
A complete guide to coin assembly and transposition, teaching you how to make coins travel between your hands and under cards.
By Luis Olmedo
5 Lessons
The Situation
You’re sitting with friends, and you want to show them something visual. You place four coins on the table, cover them with cards, and then—one by one—they vanish from where they were and appear together under a single card. If you don't know the right handling, the coins just look like they’re being moved by hand. But when you use these techniques, the movement looks impossible.
What This Teaches
This course breaks down the classic "Matrix" plot and its variations. You’ll learn how to move coins across the table right under your audience’s nose. Instead of just showing you the moves, we focus on the coordination needed to make the magic look natural. You’ll learn how to use palms, steals, and card transfers to create the illusion of instant travel. By the end, you’ll have a professional-grade routine that you can perform with just a few coins and cards.
About the Instructors
This course features insights from world-class performers, including FISM champion Luis Olmedo, who is known for his mastery of micro-magic, and Julio Ribera, a dedicated educator focused on clear, practical instruction.
What's Included
- Matrix Fundamentals: Mastering the basic coordination and palm to move coins between your hands.
- Classic Matrix Routine: A step-by-step breakdown of the four-coin assembly.
- Card and Coin Transitions: Two visual routines to make coins travel under cards using essential sleight-of-hand.
- The Opener: A refined routine focusing on subtle vanishes and natural handling.
- Narrative Magic: How to use a "spoiler" technique to narrate the magic before it happens for a stronger reaction.
- Tools of the Trade: How to incorporate coin shells and thumb-steals into your performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this hard to learn?
We’ve broken every move down into simple, manageable steps. If you’re willing to practice the mechanics, you’ll be able to perform these routines.
Do I need special props?
Most of these routines use standard coins and playing cards. One lesson covers the use of a coin shell, which is a common tool in coin magic, but the core routines focus on sleight-of-hand.
What skill level is this for?
This is designed for anyone who understands basic card and coin handling. If you can palm a coin and hold a deck of cards, you have everything you need to start.
How long does it take to learn?
Because the routines are modular, you can learn one technique at a time. You’ll be able to perform a basic version of the Matrix after practicing the foundational moves in the first two lessons.
The Situation
You’re sitting with friends, and you want to show them something visual. You place four coins on the table, cover them with cards, and then—one by one—they vanish from where they were and appear together under a single card. If you don't know the right handling, the coins just look like they’re being moved by hand. But when you use these techniques, the movement looks impossible.
What This Teaches
This course breaks down the classic "Matrix" plot and its variations. You’ll learn how to move coins across the table right under your audience’s nose. Instead of just showing you the moves, we focus on the coordination needed to make the magic look natural. You’ll learn how to use palms, steals, and card transfers to create the illusion of instant travel. By the end, you’ll have a professional-grade routine that you can perform with just a few coins and cards.
About the Instructors
This course features insights from world-class performers, including FISM champion Luis Olmedo, who is known for his mastery of micro-magic, and Julio Ribera, a dedicated educator focused on clear, practical instruction.
What's Included
- Matrix Fundamentals: Mastering the basic coordination and palm to move coins between your hands.
- Classic Matrix Routine: A step-by-step breakdown of the four-coin assembly.
- Card and Coin Transitions: Two visual routines to make coins travel under cards using essential sleight-of-hand.
- The Opener: A refined routine focusing on subtle vanishes and natural handling.
- Narrative Magic: How to use a "spoiler" technique to narrate the magic before it happens for a stronger reaction.
- Tools of the Trade: How to incorporate coin shells and thumb-steals into your performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this hard to learn?
We’ve broken every move down into simple, manageable steps. If you’re willing to practice the mechanics, you’ll be able to perform these routines.
Do I need special props?
Most of these routines use standard coins and playing cards. One lesson covers the use of a coin shell, which is a common tool in coin magic, but the core routines focus on sleight-of-hand.
What skill level is this for?
This is designed for anyone who understands basic card and coin handling. If you can palm a coin and hold a deck of cards, you have everything you need to start.
How long does it take to learn?
Because the routines are modular, you can learn one technique at a time. You’ll be able to perform a basic version of the Matrix after practicing the foundational moves in the first two lessons.