The Cups & Balls

Videos Of Cups & Balls 36 Replies

This will be the place for videos of cups and balls. One of the best ways to become inspired with the cups is to watch professionals work their magic. So feel free to upload your cup handling skillz!…Continue

Started by Justin. Last reply by Kurt Moore Larson Jan 29.

Chop or Combo 9 Replies

I was wondering if you folks are all hard core or do any of you use the chop or combo cups?

Started by Phil Tawa. Last reply by Kurt Moore Larson Jan 29.

The Mighty Benson Bowl! 2 Replies

Do you know about the Benson Bowl? Do you want to know about the Benson Bowl? Some of the greatest magicians have used the Benson Bowl in their routines; Don Alan and Roy Benson just come too mind.…Continue

Tags: bowl, benson, balls, and, Cups

Started by Justin. Last reply by Tod Waller Oct 20, 2012.

Indian cups and balls 3 Replies

Does anyone know anywhere I can find a book or routine for these.I bought some and the directions are not run off right so I can't follow them.I know you do them on a rug on the floor but I really…Continue

Started by Phil Tawa. Last reply by Russell B. Carsey Jul 25, 2011.

One Cup Routines! 12 Replies

By request we will be adding one cup routine videos right here. If you have some feel free to upload them up!

Tags: and, Balls, Cups, Magic, Cup

Started by Justin. Last reply by Ron L Clayton Jan 7, 2011.

Magic Videos From Live Chat Sessions! 13 Replies

So you missed last weeks video lesson! You were so distraught you lost your job and your cat! Don't fret my friends. You can catch up on all the fun right here. Enjoy!JContinue

Started by Justin. Last reply by Rodney Heinrich May 17, 2010.

Cup types

Got a quicky what are combo cups I have checked magic pedia google and all the sites. I don't get what they are? I see them sold and I think I understand that it is three cups but what makes them…Continue

Started by Jeremy Gates Apr 7, 2010.

Why Do You Love The Cups & Balls? 7 Replies

Inquiring minds would like to know why the cups and balls is sometimes viewed as the oldest and most loved effect in the history of magic. So please tell us why you love those strange cups and tiny…Continue

Tags: magic, trick, justin, balls, and

Started by Justin. Last reply by Tom Stevens Dec 6, 2008.

Types of cups 6 Replies

I get stevens magic catalogs once a month. And they advertise in the catalog and on their site. Cups and I only know the basic shape of cups and basic routines. I don't know all the types of cups and…Continue

Started by Jeremy Gates. Last reply by Jeremy Gates Oct 20, 2008.

Wands Wands & More Wands! 9 Replies

If your needing a good wand then this will be a great place to find links to the best sites specializing in wands.

Tags: Balls, &, Cups, Wands

Started by Justin. Last reply by Bill Palmer Oct 4, 2008.

Patter for cups and balls 8 Replies

now i know everyone is different in there patter in all magic but this subject never really strays to far from the history/gambling themed patter, who has original presenting styles and would they…Continue

Started by purist. Last reply by Jordan Oct 2, 2008.

Beginners To The Cups & Balls 3 Replies

You know what the best part of being a beginner is? You get to begin learning one of the coolest and oldest magic tricks around. The cups and balls have been around since ancient Egypt and now you…Continue

Started by Justin. Last reply by purist Sep 29, 2008.

The art of Busking! What the heck is Busking? Does that involve a bus and corn?

So you have heard the term "busking" circling around your local magic shop, but your not quite sure what it is. Let me take a moment and break it down for you, with a little help from…Continue

Started by Justin Sep 28, 2008.

Have A Cups & Balls Question? This Is The Spot! 2 Replies

Hi all you cups & balls fans! If you have questions about the cups, for example what kind of cups should I pick up or what routine should I start practicing, then this is the place. I invite you…Continue

Started by Justin. Last reply by purist Sep 28, 2008.

Your Magical & Mighty Cup Collection 5 Replies

There is one thing that magicians love about the cups and balls, sometimes even more then performing with them; they love to show off their cup collection. This will be the place to upload your…Continue

Started by Justin. Last reply by Tom Fenton Sep 27, 2008.

How to collect cups (or anything else, for that matter) 7 Replies

I've often been asked how to go about collecting cups. The simple answer is:1) Buy a set of cups.2) Repeat step 1.But that's not what most people really want to hear. So, let me dispel a few myths…Continue

Started by Bill Palmer. Last reply by Bill Palmer Sep 26, 2008.

Pictures Of Performances Using The Cups & Balls 5 Replies

This is a great place to upload those fun pictures of you wooing the audience with your sleight of hand skillz!

Started by Justin. Last reply by Kipp Sherry Sep 24, 2008.

The History of the Cups Used in the Cups and Balls 7 Replies

One of the reasons that most of us feel that the cups and balls must be a trick that stretches into prehistory is that the implements for performing it have been with us since the first time a human…Continue

Started by Bill Palmer. Last reply by Justin Sep 24, 2008.

C&B Links - And Why It Matters! 5 Replies

So during our live video chat tonight we spoke about some different links and I just wanted to share them with you. This will also be the spot if you have important links that pertain to the C&B…Continue

Started by Justin. Last reply by Jordan Sep 22, 2008.

The History of the Cups and Balls 13 Replies

First of all, let me introduce myself. I'm the curator of the Cups and Balls Museum -- the world's largest collection of cups and balls, and related effects, including the shell game and the chop…Continue

Started by Bill Palmer. Last reply by Bill Palmer Sep 22, 2008.