Un-Cup-Led by Howard Schwarzman (1991 Limited Edition)

Un-Cup-Led by Howard Schwarzman (1991 Limited Edition)

Un-Cup-Led is one of Howard Schwarzman's highly prized Limited Edition releases, produced in a small run for professional close-up performers and collectors. Schwarzman was known for releasing clever, elegant magic in limited quantities — and this effect is no exception.

Effect: A solid metal cup is shown, and a cord is passed directly through the cup’s handle, clearly securing it in place. The cup is then covered with a cloth while a spectator holds both ends of the cord, ensuring no suspicious moves are possible. Under these impossible test conditions, the magician reaches under the cloth and visibly frees the cup from the cord. Everything — the cup, the cord, and the cloth — can be immediately examined. No switches. No gimmick removal. No nonsense.

• Released as part of Schwarzman’s Limited Editions series
• Visual, direct, and extremely deceptive penetration effect
• All props can be examined before and after the effect
• Simple handling with a smart, satisfying method

This is a piece for the magician who appreciates clever construction and strong, real-world impact. Whether you are a performer or a collector, Un-Cup-Led is a beautiful example of Schwarzman’s understated genius.