100 Pages, Over 400 Photos
Sprial Bound, 8 1/2" x 11", $50.00
Include's Performance CD
Retail: $65.00 Sale: $50.00

Presented within are my most valued solutions for perhaps the most visual plot in coin magic - chink-a-chink, also known as the barehanded matrix. My efforts in creating these effects exemplify how a little extra effort in preparation will reap great rewards in effect. Many take advantage of gimmicks in ways that are new and unique, and have been used to win competitions across the country (including the 2006 IBM championship). I have also included a wealth of additional routines...coin and non-coin, for a total of 18 effects. These are designed for the established magi - to present an extra-special magical demonstration to set you apart from others.

Matrix God's Way has 100 pages, and is generously illustrated with over 400 actual photos showing the intricate details and workings of every effect. However, I did not stop there, as I know that a book cannot fully communicate the timing and choreography that play a dramatic role in the success of these effects. To greater enhance the learning experience, I have included the "Matrix God's Way Performance CD" with every book. This offers a performance of approximately half the effects in the book. It is not only a great learning tool, but also a display of choreographed magic that you will enjoy viewing over and over.

Welcome to the next generation in coin technique...

"I am almost literally at a loss for words on this new product from coin manipulator John B. Born. It is THAT good. The signature routine, Matrix God's Way is a multipart bare-handed matrix routine that is simply the best I have ever seen. The appearance of the coins beneath the cards is flat out the best production of it's kind. Part of the problem with John Born's material is that it is SO good that it is difficult to get across in print just how good it truly is. It's magical. John's Matrix routines are wonderful and powerful magic that could do nothing except garner you a reputation as a top flight magician. Highly recommended for anyone interested in high end coin work." - Brad Burt - Owner of Brad Burt's Magic Shop

"Matrix God's Way is probably one of the most amazing collections of balls-to-the-walls coin work ever done." - Tony Miller (Channel One Magazine)

"Born's work in this book is nothing short of visually stunning, at times absolutely beautiful, pieces of magic. From the first routine (a production of half dollars from underneath four miniature playing cards) to the last (a quick little transportation of a lighter), these routines are designed to do one thing: be as startling and clean as possible. And Born succeeds with every routine. All told, Matrix God's Way is packed with powerful, visual effects, most directly related to the matrix plot (or, more accurately, the "Shadow Coins" plot). I don't think there's a better collection of routines out there focusing on this classic. The routines are as visually appealing and stylish as they are mind-blowing. If you've got any interest in performing the matrix, I don't think you can do better than investing in this Herculean effort of Born's." - online-visions.com product review (Shane)


"John Born does for 'Chink-a-Chink' what Derek Dingle did for 'Triumph'. He has added kicker after kicker, while at the same time enhancing the cleanliness and impact of the underlying effect. For all the talk we hear these days about "going the extra mile" and "showing no mercy", one sees very little of this sort of material performed or published. Thankfully, John Born does both, and shows us where that "extra mile" leads to. The applications discussed herein are powerful, thoughtful and efficient. There is also some very interesting non-assembly material in the book...Well worth reading, and even more worthwhile since you can see most of the material performed on the accompanying CD."
- Curtis Kam

"Effects and methods this revolutionary should never see print. Yes, it is that good. Matrix God's Way completely changed my perception of what a barehanded matrix should look like. Undoubtedly THE matrix of the next generation." - Brent Braun

"When I first watched the CD, I was convinced that I was watching trick photography...then I read the book...WOW!!!" - Marc DeSouza

"I think Matrix God's Way is the most stunning multi-phase bare hand coin assembly I have ever seen!!!  If you really enjoy delving into what is possible with with a bare handed assembly, and adding gimmicks that take the routines way outside the box (literally) you will find a lot of value in this package.  It is very clear to me that John has spent countless hours not only creating these effects, but writing them up, photographing, and filming this material.  His passion for his work is self evident."
- Dan Watkins (coinvanish.com product review)