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The Tinkling Cup

Created by: Terry Chou, TCC Magic

The Tinkling Cup is a close-up magic trick that transforms a tinkling bell into a chop cup with no clanger inside, allowing magicians to seamlessly transition between tricks. It comes with a velvet drawstring bag, three red crocheted balls, and a Vimeo tutorial video. The trick is part of a Kickstarter project and is available in two sizes: mini and standard.

Key features

  • Transforms from a bell to a chop cup
  • Includes three red crocheted balls for a chop cup routine
  • Comes with a velvet drawstring bag for prop storage
  • Includes a Vimeo tutorial video
  • Available in two sizes: mini and standard

Pros

  • Innovative effect
  • Comes with a tutorial
  • Easy to understand and perform

Cons

  • Transformation might require practice for smooth performance

What people are saying about The Tinkling Cup

magicorthodoxy says...
The Tinkling Cup is really easy to figure out pretty straightforward but I would still recommend watching the tutorial of course.

The Tinkling Cup videos

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Magic Review - The Tinkling Cup by Terry Chou

$70.00

David introduces 'The Tinkling Cup' by Terry Chou, a Kickstarter project available until April 26th. The package includes a velvet drawstring bag, three red crocheted balls, and the tinkling cup itself, which can transform into a chop cup with simple sleight of hand. David mentions the trick is straightforward to figure out but recommends watching the tutorial for best results. The Kickstarter offers two versions: a mini for around $60 and a standard for $70. David plans to review two more items from the same Kickstarter over the weekend. Pros: The trick is innovative, comes with a tutorial, and is easy to understand. Cons: The transformation might require practice for smooth performance.

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Takeaways:

  • The Tinkling Cup transforms from a bell to a chop cup with sleight of hand.
  • Comes with a velvet bag, three crocheted balls, and a tutorial video.
  • Available in mini ($60) and standard ($70) versions on Kickstarter until April 26th.
  • David finds the trick straightforward but recommends watching the tutorial.