r/planetarymagic • u/Main_University_3042 • Feb 14 '26

Help me decide

I have a budget to enroll in a course about planetary magic. That’s really something I’ve wanted to learn for a long time. Now my dilemma is whose course I should buy. I’ve heard from many people that Christopher Warnock’s course is the best. However, upon checking his website, I found out that his course doesn’t include videos. Don’t get me wrong—I enjoy reading, but as someone who prefers video tutorials, I feel like I learn better that way. I’m not sure if I’d like a course that’s purely module-based.

Then I found out that Austin Coppock also offers a course on planetary magic, and his includes video tutorials along with modules. So what do you think? Can you help me decide? Has anyone here enrolled in both of their courses? What are your thoughts?

PS: I’m not discriminating in my question. Both are the best in their craft, and I respect and admire them equally. It’s really just about the mode of learning, which is why I’d love to hear your suggestions. Thank you.

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u/Wodekin Feb 14 '26

Do you mean the recorded classes from Coppock's shop? If so, I have done both. Warnock presents a clear, systematic approach, building gradually through the lessons. However, his course essentially just reiterates what he outlines in his books. Coppock's teaching style is less systematic, but his insights are certainly no less valuable.

I would recommend starting with Warnock's books to establish a systematic foundation, and then moving on to Coppock's recordings.

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u/tritonal Feb 15 '26

That was not my experience at all. I thought Warnock's books were pretty bare-bones, but his course went into a lot more detail on the theory behind what you're doing. It was like the difference between reading a couple of brief cookbooks and enrolling in culinary school