You announce that you�re about to perform one of the oldest effects in all of magic. In your left hand you hold three cups. On the table you�ve placed three balls. All you ask of your audience is that they watch carefully.

One-by-one you place the cups upside down in a row on the table. With your thumb and forefinger you place one of the balls atop the center cup. You stack the first and third cup on the center cup trapping the ball between the cups. You make brief eye contact with your spectators, snap your fingers, and tap the stack of cups smartly. You lift the stack. To the amazement of your spectators, the ball has traveled down through the stack of cups and sits mischievously on the table.

Now your spectators know what to look for. You proceed� Again you place the cups on the table one-by-one, but this time you place the center cup over the first ball. You place the second ball atop the center cup. You stack, snap and tap. With an intrigued look you lift the stack to reveal that the second ball has traveled down through the stack of cups and is sitting on the table next to the first ball.

Without hesitation you heighten the effect by repeating the procedure with the third ball. Your spectators are by this time convinced that there is something funny about those cups. They demand to inspect the cups and the balls. No problem. You shrug and hand them over.

Lance Burton recently performed cups and balls on TV.

Cups and Balls are one of the most familiar magical props of all times. Images of this trick were found in ancient Egyptian burial tombs dating back to 2500 B.C. Today modern magicians are still entertaining and confusing their audiences with this remarkable piece of legendary magic.

FAQ

Q: How long will it take me to master Cups and Balls?
A: Five minutes.

What You Get

• The ability to perform this classic magic trick.
• Detailed Instructions.
• Everything you need to start peforming right away.