coin tricks

I have just bought J.B.Bobo's Modern Coin Magic and am looking for some tips on which might be the easier tricks for a novice to learn. I presume learning some classic palming techniques would be the absolute first thing necessary? Also, are there techniques common to both card and coin tricks...

I thought I would post a story about a little experience I had today. I had to visit my local doctor's office for some tests. I had some blood drawn and had my blood pressure checked. There was a lot of waiting involved. While waiting, I had a conversation with one of the nurses. Somehow...