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What can one say about the Cups and Balls Its an iconic trick and has become almost as synonymous with the conjurers art as the proverbial rabbit from hat. Its certainly one of magics oldest tricks. But why has this trick endured the centuries For one thing a Cups and Balls routine can incorporate many different effects - there can be vanishes appearances transpositions and productions. For another its always been regarded within the magic world as a kind of measuring stick of a performers ability.
The other notable thing about the Cups and Balls is the amount of individuality that magicians can bring to their interpretation of the effect and youll find no better example of that than the five performers youll meet on this DVD. Daryl leads off with a completely impromptu one cup routine that you can do anytime anywhere. Bill Malone follows with his wonderful take on Jack Batemans classic Cups and Balls poem while Al Schneider performs and then explains in minute detail his five-phase routine. Gary Ouellet is next with a beautifully choreographed two cup routine and finally David Regal provides a deeply personal touch on his version of this classic trick.
The Cups and Balls should be studied if not performed by every magician and this DVD is an excellent starting point for new students and a wonderful reference tool even for those who have some experience with this foundational effect.
Cup and Ball - Daryl
Rub-A-Dub-Dub Cups and Balls - Bill Malone
Cups and Balls - Al Schneider
The Two Goblets - Gary Ouellet
David Regal - Cups amp Balls amp Cups amp Balls
Running Time Approximately 1hr 43min
