One Ahead
Lauber’s method is brilliant. Since Lauber only uses four coins in his matrix, he has created a virtual “one-ahead” scenario through the use of clever and carefully timed choreography and a dash of flair in his movements. If you want to see the effect, you can watch the performance video on YouTube.Lauber performs the effect on a bare table top and doesn’t talk about the scraping noise that must occur. While he doesn’t use a close-up pad, I’m sure that the effect can benefit from the use of one. Lauber also doesn’t discuss what types of coins to use, although here, he uses quarters. I would have liked to have learned why he uses quarters for the performance and explanations.
Complex Choreography
In addition to the choreography, Lauber’s routine makes use of a particular move that will take some practice. Lauber also employs a move that he says he came up with himself, but admits that it has probably been invented already. I believe that the move is commonly attributed to David Roth.While Lauber appears smooth as silk when performing his matrix, I anticipate that this routine will take lots of work with its complex choreography and timing. And I’m convinced that you’ll need a close-up pad in a real world performance.
This one is good. I’m looking forward to see what else Calvin Lauber comes up with in the future.
-Wayne N. Kawamoto
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