Ebook - Das Goldene Becherspiel by David Williamson
Description & Effect
Unleash an Audience-Tested Masterpiece
Step into the world of professional magic with David Williamson's 'Das Goldene Becherspiel' – The Golden Cups. This isn't just another routine; it's a meticulously crafted act, honed over more than a decade of thousands of live performances in diverse settings like restaurants, private parties, and trade shows. Williamson guarantees its complete audience-tested reliability, a testament to its compelling power and universal appeal. This very routine served as the unforgettable finale to his 1981 competition act, earning him the prestigious International Brotherhood of Magicians' first place close-up trophy and the newly established Gold Cups Award. Now, you have the exclusive opportunity to learn the secrets behind this celebrated piece of magic directly from the master himself.
The Ingenious Two-Cup Method
Discover the unique brilliance of a cups and balls routine performed with just two cups. Williamson deliberately employs this method for three compelling reasons that enhance both the performance and the practical application. Firstly, he believes that two cups create a more captivating and symmetrical action, effectively reducing the potential confusion often associated with three-cup routines. This clarity makes the magic more direct and impactful for your audience. Secondly, from a practical standpoint, two cups occupy significantly less space on a crowded restaurant tabletop, making it ideal for close-up and strolling magic. And, with his characteristic wit, Williamson admits the most honest reason: 'I lost my third cup a long time ago.' This approach isn't just simpler; it's a refined, intelligent evolution of a classic.
A Collaboration of Artistic Excellence
This digital download is not only a treasure trove of magical wisdom but also a visual delight. The beautiful and precise illustrations that bring 'Das Goldene Becherspiel' to life were masterfully created by Greg Manwaring, the talented Disney artist and renowned rogue coin manipulator. His artistic touch ensures that every detail of Williamson's routine is clearly and elegantly presented, making the learning process both enjoyable and effective. These exquisite illustrations were generously supplied by Michael Ammar, who had originally intended to feature this routine in one of his own books. Thanks to the generosity and collaboration of these exceptional talents, David Williamson is thrilled to finally offer this phenomenal routine to you, allowing aspiring magicians worldwide to master a truly golden performance.
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I've been performing the following routine for over ten years in restaurants, private parties and trade shows. After thousands of performances I can assure you that it is completely audience-tested. It was the finale to my competition act in 1981 for which I received the International Brotherhood of Magicians' first place close-up trophy as well as the newly established Gold Cups Award.
My routine uses only two cups for three important reasons: First, I believe that two cups make the trick more interesting because a symmetry of action is created which lessens the confusion that three cups can create. Secondly, two cups take up less space on a restaurant table top. And most importantly, I lost my third cup a long time ago.
The beautiful illustrations were done by that talented Disney artist and rogue coin manipulator Greg Manwaring. They were kindly supplied by Michael Ammar who was going to include this routine in a book about the cups which got placed on one of his many back burners several years ago. So thanks to those fellers I can offer this routine to you and finally start making some BIG BUCKS.
