Shoot ogawa work on matrix are one of the best... Everything you want to know about matrix is in his dvd.

I tend to favor "chink a chink" over matrix (the former uses no cards and the latter does if we can agree that Al Schneider's original effect means that cards and coins = matrix. Actually, Al Schneider's approach is called "Matrix" but the original idea can be traced to an effect called "The Sympathetic Coins" by Yank Hoe. This can be found in Bobo. It is NOT a Matrix in the style of Schneider and in fact one could really make a case that Matrix is at BEST a distant cousin and what's more, the Schneider approach is far superior).

As stated, the Al Schneider original IS really a great place to start and his book published earlier this year goes into great depth concerning the effect.

I am also quite fond of Shawn Farquhar's MatriXpress.

Ed Marlo has a very cool matrix effect in Apocalypse using dice and cards in Apocalypse. The dice are placed in the requisite corners; the numbers show 1-4 clockwise. Each die "arrives" by number.

In Richard Kaufman's book Coinmagic, Marlo has a whole chapter on Matrix.

In Doug Conn's book Tricks of My Trade (written by Paul Cummins), there is an effect called Cornered Coins. While not a Matrix, Cummins writes that the effect "is best employed just prior to a Matrix or Coins Through Table routine."

Even though the OP didn't ask, I thought I would offer just a few examples of chink a chink type of effects:

Horowitz Chink a Chink in Stars of Magic
Dean Dill's Swirl Assembly and Backfire in Apocalypse
David Roth's Chink a Chink in Apocalypse
Frank Thompson has a very cool version in Pallbearer's Review that uses bottle caps. I am working out a routine of my own based on this and Alex Lourido's "CAPtivated."

Obviously there are tons of other Matrix/Chink a Chink effects in the literature. The ones I mentioned immediately came to mind.

Ahimsa,
Vlad

Rannie, Very sweet. I can see it as part of a longer routine with coins and cards. Your style is so smooth and natural. I would like to be you when I grow up someday. ; )

When I went to Dean Dill to learn, he stated me out with Al Schneider's matrix. He told me it's the best coin routine ever, but the only problem is it's too short. Start with the classic routine and learn it well. Then....

Dean's "Extremre Dean" DVD set has an awesome collection of very strong matrix routines, and is extremely well taught. His DVD has an overhead view option that is a really helpful learning tool. he teaches each necessary sleights in separate lessons. If you are a serious student of coin magic, you will find this DVD to be a treasue.

RANNIE NA I WERE PROBOABLY THE FIRST ONES TO DO THE MATRIX WITH ONE HAND
I use my crimping technique to pull this off
http://youtu.be/7o9K53TjMaA
vinny

Vinny, in 1981 I think Tom Gagnon published a book called
Sleightly Original, which extensively explored the use of one hand for matrix and other card and coin routines. I explored the reverse matrix concept, and my three best are on the NYCMS dvd series. Ultra Reverse Matrix is a no pick up move routine, extremely clean, no false moves, and was going to be in the new stars of magic series by Tannens until they pulled it at the last minute because it is gaffless. I don't think there is a cleaner routine anywhere, but you watch it and be the judge. I think it is also on either the coinvention dvd, or the lvmi dvd set.

Doc I didn'I know this thank you for the heads up.. I am using my crimping techniques to do this no gaffs or extra coins what you see is what you get;
do you have a demo I would love to see Tom's Work or your concept I don't have the dvds
vinny
ps when I firt did this some years back it was just aexperment to show what can be done using the crimp palm ( thumb crotch)

Paul Gertner, Mike Powers and Robert Bengal are a few that have excellent Matrix routines.

Gertner's is in his book. Bengel put out a smaller booklet. Mike had a stand alone effect that he use to sell with all the needed coins. I believe it's in one of his books as well. Used international coins.

Vinny, I am not home now but will look up the publisher for you this weekend. I don't think Tom posted a video. My routines are not one handed, I'm sorry if it read that way. I would love to post a clip, but no time until after the Milan symposium. Tom's moves are using diffferent techniques than you. I don't recall all the moves, but I do recall that he came up with some nice turnovers and displays. It's a great read, and a bit underground. Hope you get a chance to see it.

Thanks Doc much appreciated
vinny

Rannie,

I always loved that routine! Fantastic! You ARE The Boss (Springsteen be da**ed!)

Vlad, thanks for the in depth list of effects! Very interesting.

Jim

Two of the most interesting Piedrahita´s coin routines.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaweQPNYBh0


Here is another one based in Dean Dill´s work. Great end!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRSMk4pbK4U

Black art is good for tv