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About Joe Libby
Speaker, entertainer, and solutions provider.
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Copyright ©2022 Joseph P. Libby dba Sagebrush Enterprises.
All rights reserved.
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Disclaimer
The ebook may contain links to external websites that are not
provided or maintained by or in any way connected to the Author.
The author may have an affiliate relationship with these websites
and may get a commission from sales made on those sites.
Please note that the Author does not guarantee the accuracy,
relevance, timeliness, or completeness of any information on these
external websites. However, the Author will not knowingly
recommend unreliable websites or poor-quality products.
All information in this ebook is provided “as is,” with no guarantee
of completeness, accuracy, timeliness, or of the results obtained
from the use of this information, and without warranty of any kind,
express or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of
performance, merchantability, and fitness for a particular purpose.
The Author will not be liable to You or to anyone else for any in
this ebook that results in injuries or damages, even if advised of the
possibility of such injuries or damages.
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About Joe Libby
Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Joe Libby graduated from
Central Catholic High School and got his degree in theatre from
Incarnate Word College. At IWC, Joe had the privilege of learning
his craft from some of the best stage actors in the business; these
included Ronald Ibbs (The Adventures of Robin Hood, The Saint,
the Caedmon recordings), his wife, Maureen Halligan (Darby
O’Gill and the Little People), and Richard A. Jones (Under Siege).
An award-winning entertainer and motivational speaker, Joe has
brought laughter and inspiration to numerous schools, churches,
associations. He has performed in locations as diverse as family
backyards to hotel banquet rooms to the old Soviet Union! His
corporate clients include USAA,
Century 21, Catholic Life Insurance, the
Luling Watermelon Thump, Texas
Association of Magicians, the Comanche
Pow Wow, and NatureSweet Tomatoes.
Joe was also a speaker at the Total
Success Summit at the Star Casino in
Sydney, Australia, where he had the
privilege of sharing the stage with
Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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Introduction
A few years ago, I came across a YouTube video of David
Copperfield performing a close-up trick on CNN. As a boy, he had
purchased it from a magic pitchman named Danny Tsukalas
(pronounced “Chick-lis”).
I was blown away by what I saw. It was a simple-looking trick, but
in David’s hands, it was a miracle.
In case you’ve never seen the video, you can check it out here:
https://youtu.be/jqanfNI-iuU
(I think it’s kind of funny that David says he just did “OK.” It
looked great to me. But just imagine how good that trick looked
when Danny did it over and over again at his stand at Macy’s.)
Sometime later, I was able to get the prop, and after working with it
for a while, my mind began to explode with ideas. Some of the
ideas were wacky, to be sure. (It’s the way my mind works.) But I
realized that there were lots of possibilities with this little wooden
coaster.
In order to do the effects in this ebook, you will need at least one
panel board magic trick. It’s also sometimes called the “miracle
board” or the “coin board.” Maybe you have one lying around in a
drawer that you never got around to using.
If you need to purchase one, Meir Yedid Magic offers a superb
package that includes the panel board and an online video
tutorial/documentary that goes into tremendous detail about the
history of the board and different techniques with it.
You can purchase the traditional checkerboard-pattern board, which
will work with pennies and dimes. At the time of this writing, he
also has available a limited supply of a more modern-looking board
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that looks like a fancy wood coaster; it can use coins up to the size
of a U.S. quarter. I have one of each; I have to handle each one a
little differently, but they both work well.
You can purchase Danny’s Panel Board here:
https://www.mymagic.com/p/close-up-magic/danny-panel-board
I was fortunate to interview Meir about the panel board. You’ll find
the interview in the appendix of this ebook.
Meir Yedid, magician and magic dealer
A Few Words about the Videos
There are links to several video demos and tutorials in this book.
I made these short videos when I thought it would be helpful to
see the effect in action or to see the handling. You may find the
videos a little on the rough side. They are intended to be basic
demos and tutorials, not full-blown performances. I sincerely
hope you find them useful.
https://JoeLibbySeminars.com
7
Chapter 1: Basics
Let’s get started with some basics about the panel board.
In case you don’t have one yet, the secret to the board is that there is
a trapdoor in the center that is operated by your index and middle
fingers. There is also a slot into which the coin slides and can
remain hidden.
When you first get the board, the trapdoor may be really stiff. You
simply need to work it a bit so that it loosens up and is easier to
operate. Just keep working it, opening and closing the trapdoor until
you are satisfied that it’s loose enough for you to operate easily.
Danny Tsukalas liked for the trapdoor to be very loose on the
boards that he would use for demonstrations. But you can make it as
loose as you are comfortable with.
The trick is very easy to do; it will just take some practice to get the
knack for the board and to find the way to handle it that is
comfortable for you.
The board with the checkerboard
pattern is lightweight and very easy to
handle. It’s designed for use with
pennies, dimes, and similar-sized coins.
I discovered that it can also take a
nickel, which will probably take some
additional practice to handle smoothly.
But it may be worth the trouble since it
will be easier to see from a short
distance.
The traditional panel board
Enjoying the ebook preview? Visit this page to get all the details on
the complete ebook. At checkout, use the coupon code panel to save
$7.00 INSTANTLY!
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The modern-looking board (originally
marketed by Dave Haversat as The Miracle
Board) can be used with coins up to the size
of a quarter. I understand that there are some
boards out there that can work with a half
dollar, but I haven’t seen any of those.
The basic vanish of the coin works this way:
1. Place a coin on the trapdoor.
2. Make sure your index finger and middle finger are underneath
the trapdoor.
3. Pretend to pick up the coin. As you do, use your fingers to
block the coin from the audience’s view.
4. Use your index finger under the trapdoor to open the trap.
You’ll probably have to tilt the board toward you a little, but the
coin should slide right into the slot. Use your middle finger to close
the trapdoor as you mime picking up the coin with your other hand.
The photo shows an exposed view of the fingers opening the
trapdoor.
The modern panel board
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5. Now you can complete the vanish of the coin however you
like. You can vanish it by tossing it in the air. You can rub it
between your fingers to make it vanish.
6. The basic way to make the coin reappear is to cover the board
with your hand, leaving the trapdoor clear. Tilt the board away from
your body slightly, and at the same time open the trapdoor. Let the
coin slide out but use your hand covering the board to catch it so it
doesn’t slide off. Reveal that the coin has reappeared.
Take a look at this short video demonstration showing the basic
vanish and reappearance of the coin (video #1):
https://joelibbyseminars.com/panelboardpreview
It will take some practice to perform with the board smoothly. But
keep at it; soon you’ll be performing some really surprising magic
tricks that very few other people are doing.
The fingers controlling the
trapdoor
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Special Offer for Magicians: Get Ready to . . .
Perform Startling Magic Quickly
and Easily
If you are ready to astonish your family and friends, maybe get the
attention of that someone special, and have loads of fun doing it,
you are in the right place!
In my new ebook, Panel Board Coin Magic: Easy Magic with the
Best Coin Trick You’ve NEVER Seen!, you’ll learn all kinds of
offbeat, sometimes kooky effects you can do with the legendary
panel board magic trick . . . a trick so old that it’s new!
This multimedia ebook includes illustrations and links to video
demos to help make learning the tricks easy. You’ll also learn tips
and techniques that can enhance your performances with this
powerful magic tool.
Soon you’ll be getting laughter and applause with a trick that isn’t
being done by every other magician in town!
I’ll Sweeten the Deal!
Use the coupon code panel at checkout to get a special price for this
remarkable ebook and all the bonuses. You’ll pay only $20 instead
of $27. Life is good!
Visit this link for full details on getting applause and gasps of
amazement. You’ll be making a great decision!
P.S. Don’t forget: use the coupon code panel at checkout to
instantly save $7.00 on Panel Board Coin Magic.
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Copyright ©2022 Joseph P. Libby dba Sagebrush Enterprises.
All rights reserved.
https://JoeLibbySeminars.com
https://FunnyBirthdayShow.com
https://ShoppingCartEbook.com
https://PublicSpeakingEcourse.com
https://www.youtube.com/JoeLibby
https://linktr.ee/JoeLibby
success@JoeLibbySeminars.com
210-772-6686
Disclaimer
The ebook may contain links to external websites that are not
provided or maintained by or in any way connected to the Author.
The author may have an affiliate relationship with these websites
and may get a commission from sales made on those sites.
Please note that the Author does not guarantee the accuracy,
relevance, timeliness, or completeness of any information on these
external websites. However, the Author will not knowingly
recommend unreliable websites or poor-quality products.
All information in this ebook is provided “as is,” with no guarantee
of completeness, accuracy, timeliness, or of the results obtained
from the use of this information, and without warranty of any kind,
express or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of
performance, merchantability, and fitness for a particular purpose.
The Author will not be liable to You or to anyone else for any in
this ebook that results in injuries or damages, even if advised of the
possibility of such injuries or damages.
https://JoeLibbySeminars.com
3
About Joe Libby
Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Joe Libby graduated from
Central Catholic High School and got his degree in theatre from
Incarnate Word College. At IWC, Joe had the privilege of learning
his craft from some of the best stage actors in the business; these
included Ronald Ibbs (The Adventures of Robin Hood, The Saint,
the Caedmon recordings), his wife, Maureen Halligan (Darby
O’Gill and the Little People), and Richard A. Jones (Under Siege).
An award-winning entertainer and motivational speaker, Joe has
brought laughter and inspiration to numerous schools, churches,
associations. He has performed in locations as diverse as family
backyards to hotel banquet rooms to the old Soviet Union! His
corporate clients include USAA,
Century 21, Catholic Life Insurance, the
Luling Watermelon Thump, Texas
Association of Magicians, the Comanche
Pow Wow, and NatureSweet Tomatoes.
Joe was also a speaker at the Total
Success Summit at the Star Casino in
Sydney, Australia, where he had the
privilege of sharing the stage with
Arnold Schwarzenegger.
https://JoeLibbySeminars.com
5
Introduction
A few years ago, I came across a YouTube video of David
Copperfield performing a close-up trick on CNN. As a boy, he had
purchased it from a magic pitchman named Danny Tsukalas
(pronounced “Chick-lis”).
I was blown away by what I saw. It was a simple-looking trick, but
in David’s hands, it was a miracle.
In case you’ve never seen the video, you can check it out here:
https://youtu.be/jqanfNI-iuU
(I think it’s kind of funny that David says he just did “OK.” It
looked great to me. But just imagine how good that trick looked
when Danny did it over and over again at his stand at Macy’s.)
Sometime later, I was able to get the prop, and after working with it
for a while, my mind began to explode with ideas. Some of the
ideas were wacky, to be sure. (It’s the way my mind works.) But I
realized that there were lots of possibilities with this little wooden
coaster.
In order to do the effects in this ebook, you will need at least one
panel board magic trick. It’s also sometimes called the “miracle
board” or the “coin board.” Maybe you have one lying around in a
drawer that you never got around to using.
If you need to purchase one, Meir Yedid Magic offers a superb
package that includes the panel board and an online video
tutorial/documentary that goes into tremendous detail about the
history of the board and different techniques with it.
You can purchase the traditional checkerboard-pattern board, which
will work with pennies and dimes. At the time of this writing, he
also has available a limited supply of a more modern-looking board
https://JoeLibbySeminars.com
6
that looks like a fancy wood coaster; it can use coins up to the size
of a U.S. quarter. I have one of each; I have to handle each one a
little differently, but they both work well.
You can purchase Danny’s Panel Board here:
https://www.mymagic.com/p/close-up-magic/danny-panel-board
I was fortunate to interview Meir about the panel board. You’ll find
the interview in the appendix of this ebook.
Meir Yedid, magician and magic dealer
A Few Words about the Videos
There are links to several video demos and tutorials in this book.
I made these short videos when I thought it would be helpful to
see the effect in action or to see the handling. You may find the
videos a little on the rough side. They are intended to be basic
demos and tutorials, not full-blown performances. I sincerely
hope you find them useful.
https://JoeLibbySeminars.com
7
Chapter 1: Basics
Let’s get started with some basics about the panel board.
In case you don’t have one yet, the secret to the board is that there is
a trapdoor in the center that is operated by your index and middle
fingers. There is also a slot into which the coin slides and can
remain hidden.
When you first get the board, the trapdoor may be really stiff. You
simply need to work it a bit so that it loosens up and is easier to
operate. Just keep working it, opening and closing the trapdoor until
you are satisfied that it’s loose enough for you to operate easily.
Danny Tsukalas liked for the trapdoor to be very loose on the
boards that he would use for demonstrations. But you can make it as
loose as you are comfortable with.
The trick is very easy to do; it will just take some practice to get the
knack for the board and to find the way to handle it that is
comfortable for you.
The board with the checkerboard
pattern is lightweight and very easy to
handle. It’s designed for use with
pennies, dimes, and similar-sized coins.
I discovered that it can also take a
nickel, which will probably take some
additional practice to handle smoothly.
But it may be worth the trouble since it
will be easier to see from a short
distance.
The traditional panel board
Enjoying the ebook preview? Visit this page to get all the details on
the complete ebook. At checkout, use the coupon code panel to save
$7.00 INSTANTLY!
https://JoeLibbySeminars.com
8
The modern-looking board (originally
marketed by Dave Haversat as The Miracle
Board) can be used with coins up to the size
of a quarter. I understand that there are some
boards out there that can work with a half
dollar, but I haven’t seen any of those.
The basic vanish of the coin works this way:
1. Place a coin on the trapdoor.
2. Make sure your index finger and middle finger are underneath
the trapdoor.
3. Pretend to pick up the coin. As you do, use your fingers to
block the coin from the audience’s view.
4. Use your index finger under the trapdoor to open the trap.
You’ll probably have to tilt the board toward you a little, but the
coin should slide right into the slot. Use your middle finger to close
the trapdoor as you mime picking up the coin with your other hand.
The photo shows an exposed view of the fingers opening the
trapdoor.
The modern panel board
https://JoeLibbySeminars.com
9
5. Now you can complete the vanish of the coin however you
like. You can vanish it by tossing it in the air. You can rub it
between your fingers to make it vanish.
6. The basic way to make the coin reappear is to cover the board
with your hand, leaving the trapdoor clear. Tilt the board away from
your body slightly, and at the same time open the trapdoor. Let the
coin slide out but use your hand covering the board to catch it so it
doesn’t slide off. Reveal that the coin has reappeared.
Take a look at this short video demonstration showing the basic
vanish and reappearance of the coin (video #1):
https://joelibbyseminars.com/panelboardpreview
It will take some practice to perform with the board smoothly. But
keep at it; soon you’ll be performing some really surprising magic
tricks that very few other people are doing.
The fingers controlling the
trapdoor
https://JoeLibbySeminars.com
10
Special Offer for Magicians: Get Ready to . . .
Perform Startling Magic Quickly
and Easily
If you are ready to astonish your family and friends, maybe get the
attention of that someone special, and have loads of fun doing it,
you are in the right place!
In my new ebook, Panel Board Coin Magic: Easy Magic with the
Best Coin Trick You’ve NEVER Seen!, you’ll learn all kinds of
offbeat, sometimes kooky effects you can do with the legendary
panel board magic trick . . . a trick so old that it’s new!
This multimedia ebook includes illustrations and links to video
demos to help make learning the tricks easy. You’ll also learn tips
and techniques that can enhance your performances with this
powerful magic tool.
Soon you’ll be getting laughter and applause with a trick that isn’t
being done by every other magician in town!
I’ll Sweeten the Deal!
Use the coupon code panel at checkout to get a special price for this
remarkable ebook and all the bonuses. You’ll pay only $20 instead
of $27. Life is good!
Visit this link for full details on getting applause and gasps of
amazement. You’ll be making a great decision!
P.S. Don’t forget: use the coupon code panel at checkout to
instantly save $7.00 on Panel Board Coin Magic.