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Mini Chop Cup by Milo and Bacon Magic

Created by: Milo and Bacon Magic

The Mini Chop Cup is a close-up magic trick that offers a portable and modern twist on the classic chop cup routine. In this effect, a small ball visibly vanishes and reappears under a cup, often with surprising and impossible movements, captivating spectators with its visual appeal. It is designed for versatility, allowing performers to integrate it into various routines, including coin magic when paired with compatible props like the Cupcake 2.0 Pro Plus, which functions as both a mini chop cup and a slot box for added effects such as productions, vanishes, and transformations using standard half-dollar coins. This trick is ideal for table-hopping, walkaround sets, or video performances due to its compact size and high impact, making it a must-have for magicians seeking to enhance their close-up repertoire with a self-contained, multi-effect tool.

Where to buy

Chop Cup Mini 2.0 by Ickle Pickle from Alakazam Magic
Alakazam MagicChop Cup Mini 2.0 by Ickle Pickle£47.50
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Key features

  • Portable and compact design, making it easy to carry and use in various performance settings

  • Versatile functionality, allowing for classic chop cup routines and integration with coin magic effects

  • Durable build quality with a clean finish, ensuring longevity and professional appearance during performances

  • Compatible with standard half-dollar coins and includes matching balls and coins for immediate use

  • Ideal for close-up magic, table-hopping, walkaround sets, and video performances due to its visual impact and practicality

Pros

  • High visual impact with impossible-seeming ball movements that engage audiences

  • Space-saving and versatile, offering multiple effects in one prop for added value

  • Well-made and durable construction, suitable for frequent use by performers

  • Easy to learn and perform, making it accessible for magicians of all skill levels

Cons

  • May require practice to master the sleight of hand and timing for optimal effect

  • Limited to close-up settings, not suitable for large stage performances without amplification

Effect

The Mini Chop Cup is a small, portable version of the classic chop cup effect. To the audience, a small ball visibly vanishes and reappears under the cup multiple times. The ball may also change into a coin, or coins may appear and disappear from under the cup. The routine is visual and surprising, with the magician showing empty hands before producing the ball or coin again.

Full details

The Mini Chop Cup is a gimmicked prop that functions as both a mini chop cup and a slot box. It works with standard half-dollar coins and comes with matching balls and coins. The cup is magnetic, allowing for various routines including vanishes, productions, and transformations. Its small size makes it easy to carry and use in close-up settings. The build quality is durable and well made, with a clean finish suitable for performance.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is ideal for close-up magicians who perform table hopping or walkaround magic. It suits performers who want a portable, self-contained prop that offers multiple effects. Magicians who enjoy utility props that work with both balls and coins will find it useful. It is also good for those who perform in impromptu settings and need a versatile tool.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The Mini Chop Cup is not difficult to perform. The basic handling is straightforward, making it accessible for beginners. More advanced routines may require practice to master timing and misdirection. The magnetic mechanism is easy to use, and the included instructions help performers learn the effects quickly. It does not require complex sleight of hand.

What magicians say

Jack Rhodes includes the Mini Chop Cup in his desert island tricks for its visual impact and practicality. He says it offers a portable twist on the classic cup trick and works well for both live and video performances.

Yin Howe Yeap reviews the Cupcake 2.0 Pro Plus, which is a version of the Mini Chop Cup. He says it is a clever and practical prop with dual functionality. He notes the build quality is durable and well made. He recommends it for magicians who want a self contained tool for multiple effects.

What people are saying about Mini Chop Cup

AlakazamMagicUK says...

The Mini Chop Cup offers a portable twist on the classic cup trick, making it ideal for both live audiences and video magic due to its visual impact and practicality.

YinHoweMagic says...

It is a clever and practical magical prop, ideal for performers looking to expand their impromptu-style offerings with a self-contained, multi-effect tool.

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