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DEVIL’S CUPS

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$39

This items is on backorder and is expected back in stock soon (no more than 30 days, probably much less)

The Blurb

A diabolical method for finding a hidden object.
You put four metal cups in a row in front of your spectator.
You give him a die.
While you look away, he freely hides the die under one cup without giving you any information.
He then freely and secretly shuffles the cups.
You are immediately able to identify under which cup the die is hidden.

  • No electronics.
  • No question asked.
  • The participant can freely hide the die under any of the cups.
  • The participant freely and secretly shuffles the cups as much as he wants.
  • Simple and foolproof method.
  • You can also use any small object instead of the die.

Comes with multiple routines.
Beside the main routine, Gabriel Werlen teaches you four other routines that will, among other things, allow you to divine the color of the hidden dice and to involve several participants at the same time.
You can combine all the routines together or use them separately.

A miracle that fits in your pocket
You’ll receive:

  • Four specially prepared cups
  • Three different color dice
  • A pouch that fits all the props
  • A link to video demos and tutorials

With The Devil’s Cups, Gabriel Werlen delivers a powerful and devious mentalism routine that fits in your pocket.

Jheff's Guide

WHAT IT IS:
Gimmick with routine(s) included

HOW ACCURATE OR COMPLETE THE AD COPY IS:
What’s not mentioned is that the main idea behind these routines is the ideas Gabriel discussed in his highly regarded book, THE GREEN NECK SYSTEM. Also, the shuffling of the cups isn’t always completely free. Most of the routines involve the participants switching cups based on the performer’s directions. However, the choices of what to switch are mostly free. The signature routine, involving all four cups, begins with the performer’s directions, but ends up with the participant freely moving the cups with no direction on the performer’s part.

SET-UP AND RE-SET:
For most of the routines discussed, there is none. One routine features a prediction that must be written on a piece of paper and crumpled into a ball.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED THAT YOU NEED OR NEED TO KNOW:
I mentioned THE GREEN NECK SYSTEM above. You don’t need this as everything is explained on the instructional video.

SUITABLE VENUES:
Close-up, Walkaround

JHEFF’S JUDGMENT:
Though this may not be what you expect based on the ad copy, these elegant steel shot glasses are the props to some very strong, no-sleights-required routines from Gabriel Werlen. The price for these, which is less than I expected, makes this a very good value and investment. If you do close-up mentalism, this is definitely something I’d recommend checking out.