Chop Cup (World's Greatest Magic) video DOWNLOAD

See seven experienced performers bring distinct personalities to the Chop Cup in this digital video download. From classic, baffling routines to unexpected variations, the performances offer ready-made material and ideas to develop your own Chop Cup magic.

• Classic approaches: John Mendoza, Danny Tong, and Steve Dacri demonstrate their takes on the traditional routine.
• Unexpected variation: David Regal replaces the ball with a toy mouse in “My Best Friend.”
• Music and choreography: Gary Ouellet performs “The Two Goblets” with a Chop Cup and a matching, ungaffed cup.
• Routine ideas: Watch Larry Jennings perform his influential routine, followed by Jim Swain’s version with his own distinctive touch.

Al Wheatley, whose stage name was Chop Chop, invented the effect in the early 1950s. Explore how these performers have shaped the one-cup, one-ball classic and find fresh ideas for your own repertoire.