From Singapore, Avi Yap is an underground legend currently based in Tokyo.
His mind blowing brand of visual magic has given him a loyal following online, as well as recognition from legendary magicians like Chris Kenner and David Williamson.
"Avi is by far my favorite magician of this era. Just when I thought I have seen his best stuff... He shows me this. The thinking and execution is off the charts."
- Chris Kenner
"Avi's magic is a prime example of the perfect balance between pure skill and artistic poetry. With his kindness, thoughtfulness and structure, he leads the next generation of coin magicians into a wonderful future."
- Homer Liwag
"Avi’s got more than just impressive chops. He’s got the rare ability to turn technique into magic."
- Curtis Kam
His recent masterclass by Vanishing inc has been described as 'one of the best ever' by customers and has recieved nothing but raving 5 star reviews.
Last week Danny Goldsmith was delighted to host him a near 3 hour live lecture where the following along with much more was taught...
1. One Handed Coin Vanish
First, here's just a tiny part of the incredibly instructive theory Avi Yap covers:
The power of a magic journal (and the lesson's Avi's learned from years of keeping his own!)
Why magicians have gotten lazy (and how to stop that!)
Why you should always give more respect to your audience (and how that makes your magic 10x more powerful)
The power of the emptiness concept (and why Avi thinks it's one of the most important things a coin magician can learn!)
Why there's no such thing as the 'best' palms (and why you should probably learn far more than you know right now.)
Why transitions are the most important part of coin theory (and how to master them!)
The most common tell Avi spots in coin magicians and how to avoid it.
An easy tip for the JW grip that will instantly make it easier and more fooling.
The Harada hold and how Avi's developed it along with the emptiness concept to create mind blowing coin magic.
The secret formula you can use to make your skin more adhesive and hard palms EASY that no coin magician has EVER heard of before.
Now into the actual effects and routines...
This vanish is...
Far more simple than it looks (everything happens in one clean movement!)
EASY once you figure out one simple piece of information.
Something you can start practicing immediately.
Stunningly visual and wonderfully clean.
An interesting lesson on the secret power of condensation.
Danny also added...
The power of the 'axis' and why it's incredibly important for this palm.
Why it's important to understand the 'tautness' of your skin and how that can be a game changer.
How to manage your angles to make this even more powerful in person.
During the teaching on this vanish Avi Yap also reveals THE HOLY GRAIL of skin adhesives for coin magic. It doesn't leave an residue, it's not wet, it's extremely dry and we guarantee you've never heard of it before. Genuinely this secret might be worth the price of the lecture by itself.
It helped Danny in mere seconds accomplish a move that after years of practice he's never been able to master with a dollar sized coin. DO NOT MISS THIS!
Avi's never shared it before, it's his secret weapon and it's only in this lecture.
2. Void
This move is...
A very simple application of a unique palm that makes this type of three coin production so much more fooling!
?Based on a very simple concept, but will take some practice.
3. The Emptiness Concept
This routine is...
Only possible due to Avi's unique approach to coin magic.
Very practical (one of Avi's go to routines to perform impromptu.)
Full of other applications (you can use to concept with objects such as watches, different sized coins, rings etc.)
Full of unique and original vanishes that end beautifully clean.
4. Coin to Ring Change
This change is...
Incredibly impactful (when done right it really looks as if the coin melts into the ring!)
A very fun application of simple misdirection.
Able to end very cleanly for what feels like a complete transformation.
Also shared during this teaching a very helpful tip for magicians trying to go viral on social media!
5. Portal
This move is...
An incredibly simple application of a palm you will master during this lecture.
Mostly angle proof.?
6. Sandwhich Card Effect (ft. Peregrine Flipover)
This routine is...
Inspired by Daniel Prado's wonderful Peregrine Pass.
Wonderfully devilish (everything happens in plain sight in one simple movement!)?
A fun application of a original and insanely fooling move! (During the live lecture Avi had to perform this over and over for people to see what he was doing.)
Crazy ballsy (when you pull this off for the first time, the adrenaline hit you get will be crazy!)
7. One Coin Routine
Other vanishes and concepts taught include...
A move that makes it look like the coin has completely vanished in your hand, when in actual fact it's moved less than an inch.
The power of 'sliding' (trust us...)
The V shaped crotch (and why every magician should know what is is!)
MUCH MORE!
This routine features...
A very clever application of a simple palm everyone will be familiar with.
The 'Ta-da' principle.
The power of the 'clap' vanish
BONUS: Danny and Avi Jam Session
After the lecture Danny and Avi jammed for around 45 minutes.
Here are just a few of the incredible insights and magic to come out of that...
How to make all coin magic feel easy (featuring the baseline principle)
A powerful application of the Peregrine flipover that creates an entirely different but equally strong routine.
A crazy idea for a muscle pass that would have infinite possibilites if it could be mastered.
A hyper visual vanish from Danny that he's never taught anywhere else before.
A completely new muscle pass from open palm.
A powerful production from Downs Palm using 'the balance.'
How to make coins invisible just by understanding what is parallel and what isn't.
And genuinely so, so much more! (There must be at least 30+ concepts taught in this little section.)
