Here is a coin and card collection that will appeal to the close-up worker. The ideas aren't entirely new but there are Paul Diamond touches that make them either more effective, simpler or novel.

For instance, The Flying Eagles is almost standard coin fare but Paul has such a simple routine that creates a very magical effect. Six silver coins and a washer are used to demonstrate the Han Ping Chien effect with the simplest of sleights clearly shown in the many camera angles. The ultra close-up of the penny that changes to a washer is video at its best. There is a particularly clean vanish of a coin resting on the fingertip inserted in the fist, then both hands shown empty.In Something Different with Safety Pins, you re-learn the famous Piff Paff Poof trick of Gene Gordon's with a sucker finish that will baffle many of the boys when they discover they cannot possibly separate the pins.

False Shuffles are next with an extremely simple one and a good false cut that is bold but deceptive. The Paul Diamond Sloppy Shuffle is what the name implies. Cards fall and spill everywhere. A lot of funny business that has to be seen to appreciate its effectiveness. Some audiences will shudder but if you know when and where to use it, this may prove to be the comedy hit of your act.

The tape ends up with a three card prediction that is, in reality, a gag. But if you know Paul's work, anything can happen. He might even predict the right card.