I was a little shocked at some of the negative reviews I saw for this. This is not a tutorial or encyclopedia of C&B moves. This is a workers routine, and a pretty strong one. This is for someone who knows basic moves already. In fact the moves in this routine are about as basic as in any dime store magic kit. This is for someone who is looking to save a little space in their bag by carrying a smaller number of cups, and doesn't want to put together their own routine, which can take weeks to put together a good routine, script it, and rehearse it. This is a good, solid 3-6 minute routine with all of that leg work done for you. As an added bonus his sponge ball routine, Ain't No Moe, is also taught on this DVD. If you're looking for move tutorial stick to Ammars DVD set. But if your looking to push past just being a move monkey and looking for a good routine to base off of, having the novelty of using two cups instead of three with a good transition into a sponge ball routine, this is a good DVD to reference.

Nothing new here, but Carl does a very nice job routining a variety of moves into a commercial two cup routine that uses sponge balls as the final loads. Nice idea, although I'm not a fan of sponge balls. If you are, this is a nice lead-in to a sponge ball routine and Carl offers several nice subtleties in loading two balls that look extremely fair. I have used portions of Carl's thinking into my two cup routine and it has added two strong applause points. Worth checking out if you table hop and are looking for another approach to the two cups. That said, you DO need a bit of table space to have effective blocking and misdirection, so if you're cramped on performing space, this isn't the routine for you.

Carl makes this trip very clean and very clear with his instructions. The DVD itself is very professionally made and unlike many DVD's it's easy to follow without a lot of interruption or problems in filming. I was very impressed by the methodology and it looks like a very easy routine to master. Very well worth the money and time spent. Great buy

This DVD has allowed me to perform a great 2 cup and ball routine and it is very entertaining and fun. I really enjoyed the several camera angles and the way it was taught step by step allowing me to learn it quickly.

great table hopping routine. Would recommend it highly!!

This dvd has good modern production qualities: clear, clean,camera and sound work of both the performer's view and the audience view. The teaching - demonstrating and explaining - is very good by Carl...I am at ease with his looks and his voice: he looks and sounds 'solid', trustworthy...and what he says is comprehensive and, when needed, specific. Be alert, this dvd is about 'Table Hopping' cups and balls (c&b)...it's all about how and why Carl has adapted the basic c&b to a mobile work space. It is NOT particularly about the basics of c&b: it is more about what equipment to carry, where to carry it and the best conditions/arrangements for performing c&b while on the move in a confined space. For me, it is an excellent addition to to Ammar's comprehensive and detailed ordinary (c&b) dvd.

I have been working with Dia Vernon's cups and balls routine for some time and discovered that it does not do well table hopping.
Just prior to this sale, I had been searching for such a routine that I could perform for the patrons of the 99 restaurant when suddenly, like providence it appears.
Was Penguin Magic reading my mind again? probably ;)
This DVD is well done and I plan to adopt this routine. It is fine for table hopping and well worth the small price

This is a good DVD but if you looking to learn and study the C&Bs, I would recommend other sources such as the Micheal Ammar or Eddy Ray set. Also the Worlds Greatest Magic Cups & Balls series is a fabulous resource. If you are simply looking for a quick routine to add to you walk around magic set this might be of value to you. The transition to his sponge ball routine is quite good so you get some really good material to add to your set.

It should be called table hopping sponge magic with a 15 second cups and balls routine. The cups routine was VERY short, too short, and it just seemed like he was using the sponge balls as a filler. I feel like the trick is on me this time. I'll stick with JC Wagner and Brian Tudor DVD's, they give you tons of material to practice. Sorry Carl

I'm terrible at Cups & Balls (I prefer The Shell Game!) but every now and then I decide to give it another go! Carl teaches well and has some nice ideas!