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Chris G. New user Germany 62 Posts |
Thanks for the link. Good to know that there are "No ugly single or double lines circle the cups".
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Alan Munro Inner circle Kentwood, Michigan, USA 5952 Posts |
"Designed by Tony Spina and used by the the late great Frank Garcia." Why do I get the impression that the extent of the use was a quick try of the cups, before he told Tony that they wouldn't use them to perform with?
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fortasse Inner circle 1201 Posts |
I recall reading that Frank Garcia completely dissociated himself from the "Garcia" cups. He wanted nothing to do with them and claimed that he had nothing to do with them.
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dcjames Special user 577 Posts |
I've heard that before too, Sean...
Don't understand why his name continues to be associated with cups that he never used or authorized. Doesn't seem right from my perspective.
“Magic is very easy to do - poorly.”
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
What goes around comes around. If you know about Frank's history, you would know that it was apropos.
BTW, there is a set in the museum.
"The Swatter"
Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com |
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Pokie-Poke Special user Bensalem, PA 883 Posts |
The link has them at reg$250. SALE PRICE $250.??? yup ugly.
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Chessmann Inner circle 4242 Posts |
I don't find them ugly at all. Just looking at them as "cups", they probably look more like a cup someone might use for drinking/containing liquid than a whole lot of other cups and balls cups I've seen. Nice finish, too.
Now, how they look when 2 or 3 are stacked may change my opinion completely (never seen them stacked - perhaps one who owns a set can post a photo - but think they would look awkward).
My ex-cat was named "Muffin". "Vomit" would be a better name for her. AKA "The Evil Ball of Fur".
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dcjames Special user 577 Posts |
Here you go Chessman:
You be the judge.
“Magic is very easy to do - poorly.”
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cupsandballsmagic Inner circle 2705 Posts |
My god they're b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l!
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dcjames Special user 577 Posts |
Do I detect a note of sarcasm in your comment, Bri???
Sorry about the fingerprints... Didn't notice until I posted the photo and just too lazy to take another one.
“Magic is very easy to do - poorly.”
Tommy Wonder The Books of Wonder Volume 2 |
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cupsandballsmagic Inner circle 2705 Posts |
Perhaps a little yes
I love the way you think that fingerprints are going to make a difference! Actually, it gave me something interesting to look at!! I shouldn't joke really... I know in a year or 2 I will be at a convention and someone will show me a killer move or routine that can only be done with those cups and I will eat a big helping of humble pie Then, we'll all want some! Bri |
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Pokie-Poke Special user Bensalem, PA 883 Posts |
Part of me likes that they look like real cups, and it is hard to take a photo of chrome. so Not as bad, $250. for 3 bathroom tumblers? still ugly.
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dcjames Special user 577 Posts |
I didn't pay anywhere near $250 for mine... If I recall correctly I got them on the big auction site. Come to think of it, I was the only bidder... hmmm.
“Magic is very easy to do - poorly.”
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
They look more like oversized bathroom faucet handles to me.
"The Swatter"
Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com |
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Chessmann Inner circle 4242 Posts |
If you showed these to someone and asked them if they were ugly, I don't believe they would look at them and say "yes". Whether or not they look like magician's cups is another matter. But they just look like nice, chrome cups. I agree with Bill, they are reminiscent of faucet handles, but they certainly not ugly.
My ex-cat was named "Muffin". "Vomit" would be a better name for her. AKA "The Evil Ball of Fur".
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Pokie-Poke Special user Bensalem, PA 883 Posts |
I don't think a lay person would find anything wrong with any cup we use.
but on the other hand ask the next lay person you do cups for how much they think you spent on your cups. We find a very odd attraction to cups that they don't see, Who here has only 1 set of cups? I'm thrifty (cheap!) and have 4 sets, 3 chop cups, and random spattering of bar jiggers and odd wood goblets and other found cups.
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timmyjimmy New user 32 Posts |
I am really late to this topic, but here I am...
I do not think the "Garcia" Cups are that ugly at all.... They are nicely chromed and look... well... magical! No other cup has the bumps as a ridge... They all have a bead or two... I like em! They are different... Different is good... just like each of us! Course I didn't pay 250 either! |
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Jamie-boy Regular user Berea, Ohio 186 Posts |
I thought it was only my set of El Duco cups that stacked poorly. Back in the early 90s this was my first set of "real" cups, too.
Strangely, seeing another set stack so poorly does not make me feel better. But at least I got a chuckle out of it. Jim
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ZachDavenport Inner circle Last time I posted I had one less than 1196 Posts |
Quote:
On Feb 13, 2010, Pokie-Poke wrote: I just ordered a second set. Until they come I only have one set.
Reality is a real killjoy.
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
Sorry, timmyjimmy, but you are not well-informed. The Ambitious Card manufactured a few sets in leather with studs in place of ridges. The studs are the same as the bumps.
Quote: On Dec 10, 2014, timmyjimmy wrote:
"The Swatter"
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