Follow by Maxence Vire

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00:07 Introduction and Background

1. Introduces Magician Maxence Vire and his routine Follow.
2. Explains the routine’s inspiration sources, including collaborative performances and coin magic.

02:59 Prop Introduction

1. Introduces the prop kit and its contents: a small black pouch, three coins (Gustave coin, 20-cent coin, 10-cent coin).
2. Emphasizes the coins’ non-silver nature, as well as their manufacturing process and invisible ink details.

06:51 Basic Techniques and Moves

1. Explains basic techniques, including the Bubble Switch and Classic Bubble Book.
2. Describes how to avoid arousing the audience’s suspicion through relaxed and natural movements.

18:17 Basic Routine

1. Details the basic routine, including steps to inspect the coins, switch them, and display the “silver coin.”
2. Stresses the importance of natural, relaxed movements for enhancing the magic effect.

29:13 Advanced Techniques and Moves

1. Introduces advanced techniques, including Keyboard Selection and Coin Transfer.
2. Explains how to execute these techniques through natural, logical movements to increase the magic’s deception.

33:24 Basic Steps of Coin Vanish

1. Place the coin into the spectator’s hand and ensure they can rotate it.
2. Control the coin’s rotation direction to prevent accidental dropping, maintaining the magic’s mystery.
3. Execute the Bubble Switch technique to make the coin vanish in the spectator’s hand.
4. Extend the fingers to transfer the coin to the other hand and show that it has vanished.

34:59 Advanced Techniques for Coin Vanish

1. Gradually demonstrate the Bubble Switch by controlling the audience’s attention.
2. Emphasize slow, orderly coin rotation to heighten the magic’s迷惑性 (deceptiveness).
3. Use the audience’s illusion to increase the trick’s difficulty and authenticity by displaying coins one by one.
4. Achieve rapid coin switches through precise finger control.

38:31 Expert-Level Coin Vanish

1. Introduces the expert-level coin vanish, utilizing the sleeve as an auxiliary tool.
2. Stresses the importance of practice, particularly for mastering sliding sleights.
3. Demonstrates the Slide Distance technique to transfer coins from one hand to the other.
4. Breaks down how to complete the coin vanish using the Slide Distance method through step-by-step demonstration.

53:14 Coin Vanish Using a Wallet

1. Introduces the method of performing coin vanish with a wallet.
2. Highlights the wallet’s role as a key auxiliary tool and how it facilitates hiding and switching coins.
3. Shows how to use the wallet as cover to execute rapid coin switches.
4. Explains the wallet-assisted coin vanish through step-by-step demonstration.

01:01:19 Storytelling Presentation of Coin Vanish

1. Discusses how to enhance the charm and depth of the coin vanish through storytelling.
2. Guides the audience into the world of magic by telling a story centered on the coins.
3. Emphasizes the importance of storytelling for elevating the magic effect, as well as how it boosts audience engagement and emotional resonance.

01:04:40 Coin Maintenance and Cleaning

1. Addresses coin maintenance and cleaning, stressing the importance of keeping coins clean and lustrous.
2. Introduces using school silver polish paper to remove oxidation and dirt.
3. Highlights the necessity of regular cleaning to preserve the coins’ appearance and performance.