Watson, Brian: Chop Cup Know How ©2013 Brian Watson Softcover, perfect-bound, 5.5x8.5", 72 pages

Comments: Illustrated. "Everything you ever wanted to know about the chop cup but were too afraid to ask!"

Contents (from book sampler ToC):

5 Foreword 5 - 6
7 Introduction 7 - 8
9 A Little History 9 - 10
10 What is a Chop Cup? 10
11 Bags and Accessories 1111
11 Shot Glass and Silk 11 - 12
12 Wand Work 12
13 The Difference Between a Chop Cup and the Cups and Balls
13 Advantage Over a Regular Cups and Balls Routine
14 Is it a Magic Prop? 14 - 15
15 The Anatomy of a Cup 15 - 18
18 The Importance of a Saddle 18 - 19
20 Material Benefits 20 - 22
22 Cup Finish 22 - 242
24 Cup Size 24 - 25
25 Solid or Soft Cup? 25 - 26
26 Tables
28 Mats
30 Bags
31 Ball Types
38 Ball Size
41 Adjustable Balls
43 Knuckles To The Edge
44 Visibility – You are the Backdrop
46 Placing a Gaffed Ball on Top of the Cup
49 Dislodging the Ball Correctly in a Small Cup
49 The Basic Sleights
50 What is the Purpose of the Cup and Small Ball Sequence?
52 Internal Dialogue and Impact
53 What is a Final Load
54 Why 2 Final Loads
55 In Their Hands
56 Solid or Compressed Final Loads
56 Incongruity
58 Fake Fruit or Real
59 Why the Lemon
59 Where to Load From
60 The Perfect Ball Holder
62 Bring the Cup to the Load
67 Holding the Load in With the Pinkie
69 How to Reveal the Final Loads
69 Bill to Lemon Final Load Considerations
72 Closing Thoughts
72 Other Products