Houdini famously said that anyone who hasn't learned the cups and balls isn't a magician!This great little book has you covered!
Tom Osborne was a prolific writer and expert in magic with smaller props like the Ring On Wand, the Card In Balloon- and the Cups and Balls.Written many years ago, this book is still reprinted today because it is a concise guide to performing the Cups and Balls.Whether you think you are an expert with the Cups, or have never touched a set of cups in your life, this book has valuable and easy to understand information for you!
First, all the basic ball moves are described in detail using clear illustrations. You'll learn a professional's easy technique to perform the basic passes and palms.A great way to get started- and an opportunity to improve your technique!
Next, you'll get some full routines so you can show off your skills.You know how to do the moves, now turn those skills into ENTERTAINMENT!
Finally, and what we consider to be the REAL value in this book, you'll learn some specialized routines using unusual props, taking you above and beyond ordinary Cups and Balls.Learn how to do impromptu Cups and Balls by covering ordinary glasses with apaper napkins.Learn how to use super loads.Even learn about the Cone and Ball trick, which we have never seen in any currently printed magic book!
BOOKLET ONLY. Cups and Balls Set is NOT included.
BOOKLET ONLY. You will need a set of Cups and Balls.Booklet is softbound. 60 pages.This is a new reprint of the original 1937 edition.