hillcountrymagic
$15.00
Condition: Very Good
Cyclops: Bob Farmer's One-Ball Cups and Balls Routine (published in 1998 by Every Trick in the Book Inc.) is a cleverly engineered, minimal-gear manuscript centered around a single, oversized ball and three standard cups. Rather than relying on traditional multi-ball loads, complex sleight-of-hand sequences, or heavy body loading, Farmer streamlines the plot into a tight, multi-phase routine where one prominent ball constantly vanishes, penetrates cup bottoms, transposes from pocket to cup, and relocates based on spectator choices.
The 11-page manuscript features 32 illustrations detailing the mechanics, subtle misdirection, and ergonomics. One of its standout features is an clever sequence (derived from an idea by Bruce Elliott) that allows performers to unequivocally demonstrate that their hands, cups, and pockets are entirely empty at critical moments. Engineered for real-world practical conditions, Cyclops boasts a quick reset, relies on simple sleights, and works across close-up, parlor, or informal settings—famously noted by Farmer as performable under almost any apparel conditions (or lack thereof).
