Cups and Balls with Eddy Ray DVD Combo Set

From the USA to the far reaches of Japan, Eddy Ray has proven to be the master of cups and balls. His instructions are clear and easy to follow. His techniques are highly effective. This two DVD set features over 75 of the best moves, sleights, secret loads, and manipulations performed using Cups & Balls. Plastic Chrome Cups and Balls Included!!! The magician's Cups and Balls is a classic and widely performed magic routine that dates back centuries. It is considered one of the oldest and most iconic magic tricks, with variations found in magic traditions around the world. The Cups and Balls routine involves the magician using cups, usually made of metal or plastic, and balls to perform a series of magical transformations, appearances, vanishes, and penetrations. Here's a general description of the Cups and Balls routine:

1. Introduction: The magician presents three cups and a set of small balls to the audience. The cups are often displayed in an inverted position, with one ball on top of each cup.
2. Basic Moves: The magician begins by demonstrating basic moves and sleights, such as placing a ball on top of a cup and making it vanish or reappear beneath the cup. The balls may appear to pass through the solid bottom of the cups or transfer from one cup to another.
3. Multitude of Effects: The routine progresses with a variety of magical effects, including the production of balls from seemingly empty cups, the disappearance and reappearance of balls from beneath the cups, and balls magically penetrating the solid bottoms of the cups.
4. Misdirection and Sleight of Hand: The Cups and Balls routine heavily relies on misdirection, the skillful manipulation of the cups, and the dexterity of the magician's hands. Sleight of hand techniques such as palming, loading, and switching are used to create the illusion of magical transformations.
5. Climax: The routine often builds up to a grand finale, where the cups are lifted to reveal an unexpected surprise, such as larger balls, fruit, or even a final load like a lemon or a small animal, that were concealed beneath the cups throughout the routine.

The Cups and Balls routine can be performed in various settings, ranging from close-up magic to stage performances. It requires practice, timing, and skilled manipulation to create a seamless and convincing performance. The routine offers flexibility for magicians to add their own unique variations, patter, and presentation styles to make it their own. The Cups and Balls routine is considered a cornerstone of magic, showcasing the magician's ability to create miracles using everyday objects. It continues to captivate and mystify audiences with its combination of skill, illusion, and theatricality.