Artistic Chop Cup by TCC

Created by: TCC

The Artistic Chop Cup is a classic magic trick that involves a cup and balls routine, where balls appear, disappear, and transpose under the cup in a visually stunning manner. This is a close-up magic trick that combines sleight of hand with the unique design of the chop cup to create impossible-looking effects. The trick comes with a beautifully crafted chop cup, crochet balls, and a velvet carrying bag, making it a complete set for performers.

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Artistic Chop cup and balls (Brass) by TCC - Trick

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Key features

Includes a beautifully crafted chop cup, crochet balls, and a velvet carrying bag
Classic cup and balls routine with impossible-looking effects
Suitable for close-up magic performances
High-quality materials and craftsmanship

Pros

Visually stunning effects
Comes with everything needed to perform the trick
High-quality craftsmanship
Classic trick with a modern twist

Cons

Requires practice to master the sleight of hand
May be challenging for beginners

Effect

The Artistic Chop Cup is a visually stunning version of the classic chop cup routine. The performer presents a beautifully crafted cup and three small balls. One by one, the balls vanish and reappear under the cup in impossible ways, defying logic. The routine culminates in a final surprise—often a large load, such as a lemon or another unexpected object—leaving the audience amazed.

Full Details

The Artistic Chop Cup is a premium version of the traditional chop cup, designed for magicians who appreciate both aesthetics and functionality. It includes:

A finely crafted cup, often made with high-quality materials for a polished, professional look.
Three crocheted balls, which are soft and easy to manipulate.
A velvet carrying bag for storage and transport.

The routine follows the standard chop cup mechanics but benefits from the cup’s refined appearance, making it ideal for close-up and walkaround performances.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick is best suited for:

Intermediate to advanced magicians familiar with chop cup mechanics.
Performers who value presentation—the artistic design elevates the routine.
Close-up and walkaround magicians looking for a strong, repeatable effect.

Difficulty

The Artistic Chop Cup relies on classic chop cup techniques, so prior experience with the routine is helpful. The sleights involved (such as the retention vanish and loads) require practice but are manageable for dedicated performers.

What Magicians Say

Luke Dancy (itsallthingsmagic) highlighted the Artistic Chop Cup as part of a high-value giveaway, calling it a "gorgeous chop cup" with a premium feel.
Yort (a viewer) commented, "It's a damn nice chop cup," emphasizing its visual appeal.

The Artistic Chop Cup is a refined take on a classic, combining elegance with strong magical impact. If you're looking to upgrade your chop cup routine, this version delivers both in aesthetics and performance potential.

What people are saying about Artistic Chop Cup

Luke Dancy says...

This is a beautiful chop cup that also does include the little crochet balls that you're used to seeing along with those you also receive the nice velvet bag.

yort says...

It's a damn nice chop cup.