Cups and balls are like the instrument of a musician. People's interest in it may vary depending on their taste and on their preferences. At the end of the day, it's up to us whether or not we'll invest on an expensive one or not. Surely, a student's beginner violin sounds way different from a Stradivarius, right? Lay audiences may not appreciate or even hear the difference of these two brands (Assuming it's both played by a professional) but what matters is how we cherish and how we value our magic and our props. As Tommy Wonder said in his books, the way we perform magic is reflected on how we value our practice time, our props, and our magic itself. It is debatable on whether or not our props affect our performance, physically or psychologically. But as per choosing the cups, it's still your preference. If you have money to spend for the nice expensive ones, then by all means go ahead! It'll make you feel a lot better and maybe help you in your quest for mastery in the Cups and Balls, it's surely a great investment! It will last you a lifetime if you take care of that expensive investment!

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But, tell me the truth, wearing a suit from Versace feels a lot better than wearing a suit from a Thrift Shop, right? (Setting the material used in the suit aside)

I really enjoyed this thread! Some excellent information, thanks.

I would love to shell out >$300 to purchase a nice quality set, but funds are low at the moment. So I just recently had to settle on an eBay set of new Morrisseys for about $60. I've always wanted to learn the Cups and Balls (had the 2 Ammar DVDs for some time now). I have even thought of an idea for a mentalism-type final reveal, so I'm pretty stoked. Should be in my mailbox the next day or two.

Brian

Yes thanks to all for the input. Where would I find a set of Gazzo ‘s cups as I want to use them on the street. Also can anyone help with a street table for this effect? Is there
anything I should or shouldn’t look for??