The
Porper Cups -
(UK Exlusive)
During
Joe's absence from the magic world, these
cups
were highly prized by professional magicians and collectors alike. Available
in stainless steel, copper, brass and cocobolo wood, each set comes
with a precision crafted wand and a handsome presentation case. These
were the cups chosen to adorn the cover of the Vernon Chronicles and
would be a beautiful item to display in your home or office. If you
appreciate genuine quality, you need look no further than the Joe Porper
cups: a wise investment for the serious magician.
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All
Porper Cups are not spun like most cups manufactured today but machined
out of solid blocks of metal. This is by far the best way to make the
cups. They ring like bells. Joes attention to detail is evident
once you touch examine the cups. The interior is coated with a special
black compound that is baked-on to insure decades of use. Although this
coating makes the finish more beautiful, it is also functional. During
every routine there is a phase where a ball is on the table and the
cup is laying on its side. The black interior provides a backdrop that
visually isolates the ball making it easier for larger audiences to
clearly see the ball. Also not apparent at first examination, but the
exterior of the cups is coated as well. Joe has developed a special
coating that keeps your cups looking brand new. You wont have
to polish your set before each show because they always look perfect.Visually
the Porper Cup is superior. Its interior is just under 3
in diameter. The overall height is 1/8less. This size is perfect
for every situation from close-up, parlor and stage. The final loads
can be much larger than the Paul Fox cups. The design of the cups makes
the size of the final load look impossible. Another physical feature
ofthe Porper Cups is the size balls you can use.The top of the cup is
extremely
wide and shallow. This design allows you to use extremely large balls
and still get three on the topof a cup even when theres another
cup over them. The
fit and finish on the Porper Cups is perfect. They are perfectly balanced
for toss or spin moves. When the cups are nested the tolerance is of
the fit is just right
not too loose, not too tight. They nest in
perfect alignment. The bottom line is you will never find a set of cups
that can evenapproach the standard set by the Porper Cups.
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As
if this was not enough... The Porper wand. The wood is exotic Cocabola.
This wood is prized for itsbeauty and durability. All Porper wands screw
together in the middle like a miniature pool cue. Not a big surprise
since Joe is one of the best pool cue manufacturers in the world. The
metal work is world-class. The tips and connector hardware is custom
made exclusively to Joes specifications. Once assembled the wands
are absolutely smooth as glass. The screw connection is virtually invisible.
The hardware is polished to a mirror finish and coated exactly like
the cups to prevent tarnish. The weight and balance of the Porper wands
makes them by far the easiest wand you will ever spin. They are perfect.
The mass of the metal and Cocabola combined with a diameter of 9/16
and an overall length of 14 1/4make wand spinning sure fire.
Last
but not least is the box. Constructed from solid Alder, it holds the
cups, the wand and even three final loads. Joe uses a heavy weight brass
latch and two hinges too insure your Porper Cups remain protected. The
top of the box is inlaid with Ebony and Pink Ivory hardwoods that are
the final touch. Its a beautifully stylized box for either display
purposes or for travel.
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Each
set contains three cups, wand and hardwood box. (Copper and Brass Sets
are also available to order)
Porper
Cups Stainless Steel

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Price: £450
Porper
Cups Cocobolo Wood

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Price: £350
The
Porper - Card Clip
- (UK Exlusive)
A Perfect Deck Every Time! Is your deck always in perfect shape, ready
for you to manipulate or does it look like theres a breather crimp
in every other card?
Joe
Porper invented the card clip.During his absence from magic, several
dealers tried to make clips
like
Joe's but they simply didn't work. Joe's original was cut from a solid
block of metal, not bent over to create the necessary shape. Now Joe
has re-engineered this simple device to protect a deck perfectly. By
pulling the sprung edges back from the deck, Joe has created an even
grip across the cards. By shaping the clip properly he has made inserting
and removing the deck simple. Protect your most versatile props - carry
them in a Porper clip.
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picture for a closer look
Joes
card clip solved the age old problem of keeping your playing cards in
performing shape. If you live in a humid climate this clip is a must.
If you keep them in your pocket or car, this is the answer. The Porper
Clip holds the deck while its inside of the card box. It protects
both. It will keep your deck absolutely flat. They cant warp because
they are kept under pressure by the clip.
Its
manufactured to Joes specifications out of extruded aluminum with
a black anodized finish that will look new for years to come.
Price:
£20
Purchase
the Porper Card Clip on our
Card Magic Page
The
Porper Chips -
(UK Exlusive)
A
classic Porper effect just got better. Four yellow poker chips are displayed.
You place the chips on the table and stack them, one atop the other,
until all the chips are completely stacked. By simply waving your hands
over the chips, the topmost poker chip is now seen as red in color!
The chips are spread and now all are shown to be completely red! You
now pick up one of the chips, and it instantly changes back to yellow!
This is performed until all the poker chips have reverted back to their
original color! Chips are shown on both sides! Precision made poker
chips made by Joe Porper with a full routine by Magic Castle Close Up
Magician of the Year Earl Nelson make this effect one of the most beautiful
effects to perform! Includes a leather carrying case.
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on picture for a closer look
Price:
£40
Purchase
the Porper Chips on our Close-up
Magic Page
The
Joe Porper Poker Chip Range (UK Exclusive)
For
full details and to purchase, either click on the tricks or go to our
Coin Magic page
Poker
Chip Surprise - Joe Porper - (UK Exlusive)
You bring out a small leather pouch, opens it and displays three casino
poker chips. Placing them into the left hand, the red chip is taken
away in the right hand. When both hands are opened the chips have transposed,
the red is in the left and the other two chips in the right. This is
repeated, then repeated again, however this time in a spectator's own
hands! The transposition happens again! To finish, the red chip is placed
into the pouch, yet still changes places with the other two chips.
Sneaky
Pivot - Joe Porper (UK
Exlusive)
Its
amazing no one thought of this before. But Pete Biro came up with a
Pivoting Shell that had both David Roth and Mike Gallo,
at the World Magic Seminar asking, When can I get one? What
it is is a shell that is pivoted over a full chip. The routines possible
with this combination are only limited by your imagination. Includes
1 pivoting shell and 2 matching chips.
Flipper
Chip
- Joe Porper (UK
Exlusive)
Leave
it to Joe Porper to create a Flipper in a real casino chip. Not only
is Joes Flipper silent, but there is no telltale edge cut. One
routine, called SHE FLY is actually done in the spectators hand.
Includes
one flipper chip and one regular chip.
Sliding
Shell
- Joe Porper (UK
Exlusive)
Ever
wanted to do "3 Fly" well if you see it doen you'll want to
add the routine to your act. Its curently one of thehot
items in coin magic mostly using the "sliding shell". And
mostly costing £100/200. Well now you achieve excactly the same
effect not using odd looking Dollar coins but instantly reqonisable
Poker Chips! Joe has created the perfect gimmick, supplied with three
routines from one of close-up magics greats, Mike Gallo. (Ideal
for Bob Kohlers 3 fly routine). Sliding shell gimmick plus 3 matching
chips.
See
all these on our Coin Magic page
Coin
Rattle - Joe Porper (UK
Exlusive)
Anyone
who works close-up with coins knows the value of a coin rattle. Many
have been made, but it took Joe Proper and R. Paul Wilson to come together
to make this one. Worn under the sleeve, it has the simple "on-off"
action that allows you to shake your hand then "hear" the
coins when you want them to.
Price:
£60
Purchase
the Coin Rattle on our Coin Magic
page
Dollar
Coin Clip - Joe Porper (UK
Exlusive)
Heres
an old utility device made new by Joe Porper. Fabricated from case-hardened
steel, and nickel plated, this clip holds six Morgan (or Peace or Eisenhower)
Dollars and can be used for the Slydini coins through the table, or
two stand-up vanishes of the stack. Instructions include four different
ways to vanish the coins
Price: £36
Purchase
the Dollar Coin Clip on our
Coin Magic page
The
Porper Okito Box -
(UK Exlusive)
A
classic of magic made by a master. This Okito box is perfectly balanced
and elegantly finished. Takes four half dollars, which are clearly seen
inside the box thanks to the special black interior that gives the box
a unique contrast. A must-have for any coin enthusiast.
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on picture for a closer look
Price:
£35
Purchase
the Porper Okito Box here
on our Coin Magic page
The
Toothpick Paddle -
(UK Exlusive)
Joe's
take on the classic jumping stick paddle. It looks and plays like an
all time classic with one difference - you end clean and everything
may be examined! Precision craftsmanship and Porper ingenuity combine
to make a real fooler.
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on picture for a closer look
Price:
£38
Purchase
the Toothpick Paddle on
our Close-up Magic Page
Red,
White and Blue Paddle -
(UK Exlusive)
A
paddle is cleanly shown to have three yellow spots on both sides (NO
paddle move) One spot is covered and changes to red (on both sides).
Another then changes to blue and then the last turns white. Finally
(you guessed it) the paddle is given out for examination.
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Price:
£38
Purchase
the Red, White and Blue
Paddle on our Close-up Magic Page
The
Porper Strong Box -
(UK Exlusive)
Joe
has revolutionised the standard Lippincott box to create a baffling
yet practical box, which allows you to load a solid metal box with anything
that will fit inside - while it is sealed with an ordinary padlock!
Joe is constantly updating his designs to incorporate new ideas and
each one is more diabolical than the last. Perfect for magicians and
mentalists. I examined this box inside and out... I have seen most boxes
like this... I hadn't got a clue!!! Really Diabolocal!
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Now
comes with routine from Geaton Bloom, Very nice!
Price:
£150
Purchase
the Porper Strong Box
on our Close-up Magic Page