On Oct 14, 2020, Bill Hegbli wrote:
Mr, shaun,

If you are in America, we have drinking glasses in different sizes 12 oz., 16 oz., up to 32 oz., size. Any and all can be seen on stages.

Magic inventors and manufactures make props from materials that are available on the consumer market to keep costs down. They do not have, in this case 10,000 drinking glasses manufactured by a plastic glass company, in various sizes. Most ads do not mention the size of the glass in their advertisements.

If you mean seeing the colors of the liquid more clearly, then all you do is put more food coloring in the water until it is darker.

Here is a set by Abbott's Magic: https://www.abbottmagic.com/Liquid-Penetration-14275.htm It is prices at $25.00 .

Here is another version of this effect by Father Blantz, the inventor of this effect, and all others copy the mechanics. Of course it is more expensive at $50.00 .

https://www.abbottmagic.com/Liquid-Penet......dpen.htm This is the one you will get, as I believe they come from Father Blantz. That turned out lip rim is a sign it is the original design.

If you wish to know the size of the glass, give them a call. I am sure they will help you. I purchased a set from Abbott's over 20 years ago, and have used it several times in my shows. No one ever said they could not see the glasses. If the glasses was to large, then magicians would claim they did like that it was recognizable as an ordinary common item that the audience would be familiar with. It is a good effect and does get some audience reactions and are puzzled by what they witness happening.

Hope this answers you question, and you find what you are looking for in the size you desire.

On Feb 17, 2021, Bill Hegbli wrote:
Shaun

Did you click on all the addresses I listed, The second Abbott's address is the Father Blantz version. it cost $50 because it is the Father Blitz version. He may have actually made them to sell through Abbott's. You can call them to verify if you wish.

What you seen has nothing to do with the original. As you say, he may have made a version for himself.

Go to all the stores in your area, and look at the plastic glasses until you find one you like. Then purchase the plastic tubing on line and make one yourself. You can find out how to work with plastic on line as well.

There has never been a larger size, to my knowledge, but there was copies in smaller sizes. Father Blantz made his creation using 4 glasses, it is more mysterious to use 4 glasses, in my opinion.

The glasses need to have the design on the outside of the glasses, I don't see any such glasses on the market like that currently.

I would guess that the reason for the size of the glasses is be prevent less mess if the table is knocked and gets spilled. Remember you are liable for all damage caused by you. It could mean paying for new carpet in someone's house. Food color is can not be easily removed, if at all.

If you can figure out the design for three glasses, then Abbott's Magic may be able to make you a set in larger glasses. If you don't want to make one yourself.

Currently the pandemic is affecting business at Abbott's Magic. They use to make things for me, but the owner is the only employee currently.