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Ben Daggers Loyal user Osaka 238 Posts |
Hi all,
I would like to come up with a one cup routine using a teacup, teabag, and teaspoon as the cup, balls and wand. (I'm English, so it fits well in the context of my show). The final loads will be a LOT of teabags (I can probably stuff about a dozen into a cup) and then a realistic-looking muffin. I'm just starting off designing the routine and would love some suggestions as to sleights, resources, videos etc. The two things that are making it a bit tricky so far are: 1) Up till now I have only ever focused on card magic, so lots of the sleights will be new to me 2) Teabags seem to be a bit more difficult to handle than regular balls in many respects. Any tips or advice are most welcome! Ben |
Tally_NSA Loyal user Essex, UK 222 Posts |
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On May 21, 2016, Ben Daggers wrote: I would use sugarcubes for the balls, and lots of tea bags for the final load. Dai Vernon said the final load should always be different from the main ball you use, and it is the shock difference between them that makes the impact of the final load, rather than the actual size of the final load. For the sugarcubes, you can get fake ones: http://en.dawanda.com/product/94294331-f......5-pieces They would be easy to gimmick. |
55Hudson Special user Minneapolis 984 Posts |
I've seen sugar cubes used in impromptu C&B routine. Need very little handling adjustment versus balls and totally fits the theme.
Use thread to hold wad of tea bags together and break the thread as you load. References - Suzanne The Magician has a wonderful C&B routine with a story. She doesn't teach the routine, but does talk about creating the story and audience management. Would be a good resource for for your routine. Two references for C&B that were very helpful for me were Michael Ammar 2 volume set, The Complete Cubs and Balls (either 2 DVD set or book). And Al Schneider's Cups and Balls DVD. I also highly recommend The Al Schneider Technique DVD, where he teaches his vanish. Sounds like the routine you are working on woukd be great for a competition bit. Competition is a great way to put together a personal routine and give you a deadline to perfect it. Always nice to see someone put creativity into their magic! |
puggo Inner circle 2022 Posts |
I would start off learning the core skills e.g. Ammar, Daryl, Schneider etc.
Martin Sanderson has a direct chop cup routine on his corporate close up DVD: http://www.rsvpmagic.com/corporate-close-up/ Improv. version with a cup and a creamer http://www.propdog.co.uk/business-martin......limit=25 Mark James teaches a solid routine on his DVD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lwghf0qnOwo Creative approach to C&B - Yann Frisch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0QVtTW6sM0 John Carney 'Fruit cup' - Carneycopia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5Xctoqw1Ls Check out Scott Alexander's Penguin lectures for some tips on liquid loads. If you need special props or items gaffed, give Propdog a call. Good luck Charlie |
Jonathan Townsend Eternal Order Ossining, NY 27297 Posts |
You thinking the new style teabags with translucent mesh and string/tag wrapped around? Almost comfortable to handle - easy to chop - fragile though.
Agreed you'll have an easier time after playing with a chop cup and crochet ball for a while. That so the method/sleight work can move to background when you design your performance piece. Cleanup and reset are always considerations.
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Ben Daggers Loyal user Osaka 238 Posts |
Hey all, thanks for the suggestions!
I will take the advice of Tally and try to get hold of some fake sugar cubes, finishing with the teabag load. One of the other magicians at my bar suggested a bold idea for the teabags - instead of loading to the cup I can switch an empty cup for a full one after revealing the muffin. He demonstrated it for me and it looked very convincing. My next challenge is to think of a patter that brings it all together - I'd rather do a full story than a "where is it" presentation if I can. Thanks to Puggo and 55Hudson also for the references. Any other advice welcome too! |
tonsofquestions Inner circle 1802 Posts |
I like the muffin idea, but here's another one: how about a (small) tin that's used for holding tea leaves?
Something like http://g01.s.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1.PjJHXXXX......XXXO.jpg or http://static.webshopapp.com/shops/01054......kuro.jpg I'm of the opinion that the best patter comes from something personal or that you have interest in, but maybe some story about how no one ever makes your tea the way you like it? Too much sugar, or too little, or it has too many leaves in it (final load)? Grossly simplified, of course. Or make it a story about no matter how many ways people make your tea, you can make it perfect by removing sugar, or leaves. And then end with a full cup of tea, from which you could take a satisfied sip! |
funsway Inner circle old things in new ways - new things in old ways 9982 Posts |
I have an eBook called "Cup of T" that includes several effects that could be done with tea bags, but all use a T-Cup --
and some other effects developed over the years. Drop be a note at funsway@eversway.com to discuss.
"the more one pretends at magic, the more awe and wonder will be found in real life." Arnold Furst
eBooks at https://www.lybrary.com/ken-muller-m-579928.html questions at ken@eversway.com |
bigfoot Special user 502 Posts |
Wasn't there a routine marketed using this where he produced a golf tee and then a golf ball as his final load.
The connection being the golf "tee" and the "tea" itself. |
DaveGripenwaldt Elite user 487 Posts |
Just some random thoughts...
You might think about adding a tea pot into the mix...another place for things to fly to....it could start empty and end up filled....it could hold tea to pour into the cup, which contains SP and then vanished. If you do end up using tea bags as a ball replacement (insert joke here) using the saucer gives you a place for the tea bag to fly (i.e., after bag has flown to cup, you repeat it but instead of being in the cup, the bag is under the saucer). Also, tea sandwiches, or a pastry or sweet (like truffles) might make a nice load, and ties int the routine as the final phase of a nice tea. |
ZachDavenport Inner circle Last time I posted I had one less than 1196 Posts |
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On May 24, 2016, DaveGripenwaldt wrote: Or if you want to get really adventurous you could load it on top of the saucer sitting to the side a la Tommy Wonder.
Reality is a real killjoy.
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Peckham Loyal user 225 Posts |
Paul Gertner in his book and I think lecture notes has a chop cup routine with tea.
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malaki Elite user 490 Posts |
Tea balls might also make for a good final load.
For those unfamiliar, a tea ball is a wire mesh ball that is hinged so that tea leaves can be placed in the ball to be steeped, rather than using a bag. These are available at many kitchen supply stores and shops that sell English tea (in the states). Many wonderful items to be found at such shops! |
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