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Thomas Wayne Inner circle Alaska 1977 Posts |
MOST magicians: "Here's a quarter, it's gone, you're an idiot, it's back, you're a jerk, show's over." Jerry Seinfeld
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closeupcardician Special user Justin Teeman Moore, OK 602 Posts |
Check out George Schindler's routine from his DVD "Entertainment First!"
"Magic as art cannot live without love. Love of some kind. There are novels without love, other arts without love. But there can be no magic without love." - Rodney Reyes
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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
I perform with the Chop Cup. I use fruit for the ending. I keep everything in my close-up table.
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FredrikS New user 58 Posts |
I love the chop cup. I normally open my sets with it. In that way a open with authority! Hit them hard! I choose to work with big solid final loads!
All the best Fredrik
"Fly me to the moon"
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tboehnlein Inner circle ohio 1787 Posts |
[quote]On 2007-05-15 11:25, Lee Darrow wrote:
The whole POINT of the final load is that you can't possibly get the second, solid load IN there, because the first one was solid and filled the cup in the first place! Lee, I have to disagree the point of the final load is determined by how the effect is routined. For me the the loads are about sight gags as the routine unfolds with the final load bringing everthing togather. |
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bobn3 Special user Wichita, KS 718 Posts |
The Jim Riser mini chop cup works great for walk-around restaurant work. The working surface used is the palm of your hand, and the routine has a double final load sequence, and after that (if you wish), a vanish of the cup. The cup is somewhat smaller than shot glass size.
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Lee Darrow V.I.P. Chicago, IL USA 3588 Posts |
[quote]On 2007-08-30 08:59, tboehnlein wrote:
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On 2007-05-15 11:25, Lee Darrow wrote: Actually, the gags generally won't work nearly as well if the loads aren't solid. A final load of 2 SuperSoft sponges is simply not going to have the effect and humorous impact that 2 lacrosse balls of the same size will, regardless of the jokes used only because the sponges COULD have been in the cup all the time - or hidden in your hand during the routine and, as has been noted by people wiser than myself - any explanation that the audience comes up with IS the explanation - for THEM - and it ruins much of the effect ON them of any magical presentation. That's why Don Alan, Chop Chop (Al Wheatly), Bert Allerton, Jim Ryan, Johnny Thompson, Johnny Platt, Lance Burton, John Mendoza and even Mike Close all use SOLID loads for their cup (or bowl) routines. It's SOLID entertainment! :lol: I just couldn't resist that bad gag... sorry.... Lee Darrow, C.H.
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
Lee of course your right here. What is the point of producing something that could be squished up in there the whole time?
Being solid lends to the effect and the ending.
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
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Hart Keene Inner circle Eugene, OR 1486 Posts |
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On 2007-03-24 23:37, MagicBH wrote: You wear an apron?????? |
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
If I do the chop cup at a restaurant table, I use a very small close-up mat, about the size of a jumbo card. This serves three purposes. It allows the chop cup to do its work without telling, it gives contrast to the balls, so they show up properly, and it keeps table mung off of the cup and the balls.
My final loads are in clips under my vest. My rotund shape allows me to do this without having specialized bulges.
"The Swatter"
Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com |
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magicupclose New user 67 Posts |
Over the years I have seen various magicians use the mini chop cup while table hopping.
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pepka Inner circle Uh, I'm the one on the right. 5041 Posts |
I can vouch for the effectiveness of Thomas's chop coffee mug. I use it often, but not at every table. I view the chopcup and cups and balls as something special. It is kept in my case. If I have a table of VIPs, or a table that really enjoyed my act, or has a special occasion, I offer to return after dinner with "something special" just for them. This also really helps GTFM. If you are uncomfortable about approaching a table with props, there are routines that can be done with any opaque cup. Talk to Jonathan Kam, he has a great video using Scotty York's routine, which (correct me if I'm wrong Bill) seems to have it's roots in Larry Jennings cup and ball routine.
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Magic_Steve Inner circle Maryland 1476 Posts |
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On 2007-09-01 14:26, Bill Palmer wrote: The other day, I performed my chop cup routine for a special table. This guy brought all his family in (total like 10 people) and called the GM beforehand to see if the magician was going to be there . Anyhow, I simply used a few napkins as my close-up pad. They thought nothing of it... Best. Steve P.S. A solid load is best. I use 2 big bouncy balls I got at Toys R Us for $0.50 each. LOL! |
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