As a young man, Percy Abbott toured China. When he came to America and established the Abbott Magic Co., he published a manuscript of Chinese magic, including this clever effect. Magicians have always avoided liquid tricks because of their potential for disaster. There isn't the slightest possibility of anything going wrong during this sequence. It is an excellent stand-alone marvel. The original used six cups. Because of the decreased attention span of modern audiences, it is here reduced to four cups. Either version will suit your needs.
1st edition 2026, video 1:57.
