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Testimonials
The following are emails from some of my happy customers. After three
years of struggling by adhering to an almost impossible set of
expectations my cups are finally available. I have been overwhelmed by the
enthusiastic response and I wish to thank you all for your MUCH
APPRECIATED inspirational remarks!
Brett Sherwood
Hi Brett,
Your cups are now my favorite magic props. I want to add my voice to those
singing the praises of your work. The look and feel is just right. I like
the heft of them-they feel substantial. I also appreciate the size. I
always use real fruit for the final loads-and I sometimes have trouble
finding limes or lemons small enough to fit in my old cups. Your new cups
will hold a much larger load and will make my life a little easier. Over
the years I've used or considered just about every cup out there. None of
them stack up to yours - literally! In every category- size, weight, style
and craftsmanship you seemed to have leapfrogged the rest. Thank you for
offering them.
All the best,
David Williamson - OH, USA
Brett:
I just received MY set of silver cups. They are quite stunning!
My husband has been lusting after a set since he got his hands on one at
the Magic Castle one evening last year. Special arrangements had been made
with a friend to bring in one of his cups so Kirk could take a good look
at it. He also made sure that I was there that night to see it.
However…now that I have them, I’m not so sure I can give these to him for
Christmas as I had planned. Right now, magic is only a 2 night-a-week
habit for my husband…that I’m aware of. What happens if I become more of a
magic widow than I am already?! Think of our children! In fact, maybe the
only way he will ever find out that I got him a set is if you post this on
your website and he finds it! Maybe I will only give him one cup for
Christmas this year… Maybe it’ll make him especially good for Santa next
year…and the next. Hmmm...
Darlene Grodske - CA, USA
WOW! My wife gave me a set of engraved silver cups for my birthday and
I'm delighted with their appearance and balance. They truly are every bit
as outstanding as I'd been led to believe. Kudos for giving "The Oldest
Trick in Magic" the props it deserves! I do have a question, though. I
noticed that you're offering matching chop-cups on a made to order basis
and would like to know how much they run and what the procedure is for
ordering one.
Thanks again!
Every good wish,
Edward (Ted) Coffman - IL, USA
Brett,
Received the cups today, that was fast. I hardly got a chance to track
them.... The quality and workmanship of the cups are beyond compare.
Absolutely beautiful. The pride you take in an incredible product shows
from the product itself to the shipping and documentation. Couldn't be
more pleased.
Best and thanks again,
Tom Gilbert - USA
Dear Brett and Lesley,
The cups arrived this morning (Sunday delivery!). By all reports, they are
beautiful. I say "by all reports" because, although I placed the order,
they are a holiday present for me from my wife. She unpacked and examined
them and is having great fun letting me know how wonderful they are, but
reminding me I'll have THREE WEEKS TO WAIT until I see them!
Thanks so much for the personal care in answering my questions, and
handling my order. The whole experience of purchasing these cups has been
outstanding.
Perhaps we'll meet one day at a convention and I'll be able to thank you
personally.
Regards,
Andy Atkins - MA, USA
Dear Mr. Brett Sherwood
Thousand thanks for your very fast delivery of the Cups.
I received the Cups safely last Friday.
My husband has no idea they are for his birthday present tomorrow.
It will be a very great surprise.
We wish you Merry Christmas and a happy, successfully New Year 2005.
We hope to meet you again in London 2005 by the Magic Convention.
All the best,
Paula Plunser - Austria
Dear Brett,
You would think that by the time I purchased my fourth set of Brett
Sherwood cups, I would have become accustomed to opening the familiar
packages from England, but that is not the case at all. I'm always pleased
and surprised that the cups are shipped so well. Most of the time when
shippers from overseas send things to me, they are packed precariously.
Not so with Brett. He uses plenty of padding, a heavy cardboard tube or a
piece of PVC pipe, and a well-packed cardboard box to make sure that the
cups arrive intact.
It's almost like opening a Christmas present -- you get through the
wrapping and the padding, and finally, there they are! The warm glow of
the silver of these smooth silver cups is truly beautiful. These are the
cups that Brett has engraved and plated to make his most expensive cups.
They are elegant in their simplicity. And I would certainly perform with
these anywhere I had a discriminating
client.
Like all his cups, they feel wonderful in the hand. The balance is
perfect.
These are the successors to the Paul Fox cups. What Paul Fox did for the
cups and balls during the 20th century, Brett Sherwood has done for them
in the 21st!
Bill Palmer - TX, USA
Cup lovers please see:
www.cupsandballsmuseum.com
Hello Brett
The cups arrived all right and in perfect condition already Monday. They
certainly are stunning and handle beautifully. I congratulate you on the
exceptional craftsmanship and good taste that you showed with this
outstanding set of all silver engraved cups – they are and will be unique
in the history of magic.
I used them in a show yesterday and was very successful. I’ve been
studying Cups & Balls for almost 30 years but never really put them into
my repertoire. I will once again think about overcoming the difficulties
of logistics and infrastructures associated with the props and hope to be
able to put them as fixed pieces into my professional repertoire.
I wish you continued success and inspiration for future products along the
same line.
Best regards,
Roberto Giobbi - Switzerland
Hi Brett,
Just wanted to say thanks for sending the balls so quickly! They are by
far the nicest balls I have ever used for my cups and balls routine and
the large size makes them easy for my manipulation, stage style vanishes!
It's also nice that they aren't the wooly thread variety...these look very
proffessional and very flashy!
Let me know when you get the Jumbo balls back in stock?
In Magic
SteveDela - UK
Hi Brett,
My neighbours gave me the parcel this evening on my way to a show. After
my stand-up show before the close-up session I unwrapped it (and unwrapped
it and unwrapped) it... and they are wonderful - the most beautiful cups,
I've ever touched... and I will definitely touch them a lot! Thank you for
this perfect prop an your prompt and impeccable service!Now I can hardly
wait for the Combo Cup...
Best Regards (and a very Happy X-mas!!),
Stephan Kirschbaum - USA
Dear Brett:
The cups arrived yesterday. To say that I am delighted is an
understatement. They are beautiful. The finish on the brass cups is superb
and immediately communicates "class". The weight, the balance is
remarkable. The feel of the cups and their individual and combined weights
tell me that they will be a pleasure to handle and work with. I have
several sets of very fine cups - including a set that Ross Bertram made
for me. They are all excellent cups. Your cups, however, are far beyond
them in quality. How can I compare them? I drive a Toyota Tercel and love
this car; but I drove a Mercedes once, and there is cclearly a difference
in quality. Your cups are like driving a Mercedes. What a treat.
The bag arrived in the same mail, so now I am "holdng the bag".
Many thanks for your prompt service and very secure shipping. But most
especially, thank you for your outstanding craftsmanship and sharing it
with the magic fraternity.
As ever,
Fr. Cyprian - USA
Brett,
I received my silver engraved cups today. They are truly a work of art. I
had them sent to my business address and all work ceased while they were
opened. Even my postman stayed to see the unveiling. I also think the
manipulation balls and final load balls are the best I've handled. I love
the "heft" to the balls. I anxiously await the wands and any future
products you release.
Please email me when other colors of large balls, wands and anything else
is available.
Best wishes for the Holidays,
Pepka - cont.....
I used my cups in a real performance for the first time this weekend. I
have changed the structure of my routine, handing them out to spectators
at the beginning. People kept commenting on how beautiful and intricate
the workmanship is. They really sat up and paid attention, knowing they
were about to see something special.
I've also extended my routine, adding 2 more phases. I think this is
because they are such a joy to handle; I really didn't want to put them
down!
Just wanted to share my experiences with you, and thank you again for
creating these cups. I can't wait to see the wands!!!
David Pepka - PA, USA
Brett:
We have a tradition at our house. We open our Christmas gifts on Christmas
Eve. Well, Brett Sherwood and my wife conspired to get a set of the
engraved silver cups with the gold highlights to me without my knowledge.
I inquired about ordering a set back in November, and Brett told me they
were out of stock. "Probably won't have any until after the first of the
year." So I figured, well, I'll wait.
So, tonight we sat down to open gifts. And there they were. These are
really beautiful cups. The engraving is flawless, and really complements
the curves of the cups.
Brett's redesign of the cup is as revolutionary as the Paul Fox design was
in its day. As far as I'm concerned, Brett Sherwood has done in the 21st
century what Paul Fox did for the cups in the 20th century. The balance is
right, the feel is right, and there is more attic space than ever.
These are truly wonderful cups.
Look for pictures on the museum web site soon.
Bill Palmer, M.I.M.C. - TX, USA
Cup lovers please see:
www.cupsandballsmuseum.com
Brett,
It's taken great will power to do anything other than work with the cups
since I received them. Perfect in weight, dimensions, balance... they make
many sleights so much easier. You've truly created the ideal cups!
I've been doing the cups for about 30 years using a set of copper cups
with a basic Paul Fox design. I've worked on cups and balls, chop cup, and
the Takagi solid cup. The Sherwood cups are simply the finest I've ever
handled. I know I'll need to take some time to get used to the feel, but
the benefits will be huge. My son has now "inherited" my copper cups and
is quickly mastering the basic sleights. It won't be long before he'll be
clamoring to use my new cups, too!
Regards and happy holidays!
Andy Atkins - MA, USA
Hi Brett,
I've already used the balls this afternoon in a session.
They handle very well and look great in combination with my silver cups.
So I'm very pleased to have them.
As for the big balls; yes I would like to receive them as soon as you have
them in stock again.
So keep the money but please keep me informed when they arrive. ( I hope
very soon).
A bit early, but happy new year to you.
Nicolaas - The Netherlands
Brett,
I wanted to let you know that I love the cups and balls. They are
outstanding!! I opened them Christmas morning and was very impressed. It
is funny because I my son and daughter are now learning the cups and balls
too and I gave them (lesser quality) brass cups for Christmas. So we all
had cups and balls to open under the tree.
Thank you so much!!
Tom Meseroll - USA
Brett,
The service and the Cups have no room for improvement.
Consider me 200% happy!!
Bill Sutter - Nr. Groesbeck Post Office - USA
Hello,
The cups arrived and they are perfect. I am also impressed with the deluxe
balls.
Thanks for the quick delivery.
Yours,
Bob Garman - Maryland, USA
As far as the cups and small balls, absolutely beautiful. I love
working with heavy balls. Til now, the heaviest balls you could find were
the leather monkey fist balls. These are fine, but they do not roll.
Sometimes you need a ball that will roll when you want it to. I find this
very true with the centrifugal move, showing a cup empty, while moving it
from the table to stack on a cup. The move flows beautifully with these
cups and balls.
I also am VERY anxious to see the wands.
Best Wishes,
Pepka - PA, USA
Dear Brett,
I am extremely enthusiastic about your cups. I had a hard time choosing
between a set of engraved silver cups and the smooth silver ones. As I do
not, in my present presentation, refer to the age and history of the
trick, I finally decided to go for the somewhat more modern look of the
smooth cups. On the pictures, they seemed to be just as beautiful as the
engraved ones. In fact, they turned out to be stunningly beautiful, while
suiting perfectly the way I do the cups and balls. Not only are these cups
a joy to look at. I also found the design as functional as could possibly
be hoped for. The differently sized beads and the elevated bottom suggest
a much more conic form than the cups in fact have, and thus a much more
restricted ‘load space’ than is really available. Finally, the large
diameter of the bottom and the perfect depth of the dimple in it
facilitate a number of moves where one or several balls have to be
balanced on top of the cups. The Charlie Miller Move, for example, will be
much easier with these cups than with many others. Being heavy and well
balanced, the cups handle extremely well. And they are so sturdy that they
will no doubt stand up to regular performance. While I have been doing the
cups and balls with great pleasure for years, your cups will turn any
performance of the trick into an even more enjoyable experience.
With kindest regards and best wishes,
Tilman
continued...
Having worked with your cups for two weeks now, I am confident that I will
use them as my standard cups for regular performance. As I always like to
have backup props in case anything gets stolen, lost or damaged (and as I
profit from a generous early christmas gift), and, lastly, as I have
really fallen in love with the set I already own, I would hereby like to
order a second set of smooth all silver cups.
Hoping that there is a set left, with kindest regards,
Tilman - The Netherlands
Hi Brett,
My wife purchased this second set of cups for me and held them until she
gave them to me yesterday for Father's Day as a first gift from our son.
Needless to say I am thrilled with them.
I have been a serious collector of Cups for several years now. I can
honestly say that Brett Sherwood has set a new standard (and a Very High
one at that) for Cups. I am now the proud owner of two sets. My first, the
engraved Silver set, is a work of art. They are perfectly balanced,
exquisitely shaped and magnificently decorated. I am almost afraid to use
them as the audience is as interested in looking at the cups as they are
in watching my performance. The Smooth Brass Cups are the finest set
available for "the worker" today. The same fine design and craftsmanship
as the Engraved Cups, but at a price that is quite reasonable and should
be within the range of most performers. If an artist is judged by the
quality of his tools, these are the tools you want.
Take care and let me know what else is on the horizon so I can put in my
"gift requests".
Marc DeSouza - Wayne, PA
Hello Brett:
WOW!!! What cups! When I got the engraved silver cups, I was convinced
that I had the Rolls-Royce of cups in my possession.
Then I purchased a set of the copper cups, you know, for practice - and
those were the Cadillac.
Then I saw the gold-plated, engraved Brett Sherwood cups. I'm almost at a
loss for words. If the silver ones are the Rolls-Royce, then the gold ones
must be the Maybach!
And the delivery! It couldn't be beat! They were delivered personally,
right to my hotel. It didn't hurt that we were both at the IBM Convention
in Cleveland!
What can I say? My wife loves them, for Pete's sake!
Bill Palmer, M.I.M.C. - Houston, TX
Hi Brett,
First, I got the cups about 4 days sooner than I had anticipated, so I was
delighted with that.
Next, after I got them open, I think I could identify with the Golum
character from the Lord of the Rings movie, "Ohhh my precious,
precious..." Those are some beautiful cups! I think I involuntarily let
out an awestruck, decending-in-pitch whistle when I picked the first one
up. I am superbly impressed. I can honestly say now, that it was worth
saving up for the past 8 months to be able to afford them.
They look SO cool on the black mat on which I do my cups & balls routine.
I like knowing that each one is indeed individually hand made. Blows
people away at cocktail parties. Your snowflake comparison is apt.
Put me on the mailing list for updates on your wand & balls (there's a
joke in there somewhere).
Thanks a million,
Best regards,
Phil Peterson - Houston, TX
Hello Brett,
The cups arrived today. Words fail me.
I take my hat off to you sir--these ARE the perfect cups!
Sincerely yours,
Richard Hart - Austin, TX
Dear Mr. Sherwood:
I received my set of three "Solid Sterling Silver Cups", yesterday, June
28, 2004. I am absolutely, positively thrilled. I have been in magic for
45 years. Over this time, I have bought my share of cups. I have never
seen any to compare with yours. They truly are beautiful in every sense of
the word. In the short time, that I have had to work with them, I am
equally impressed with the way these gorgeous cups handle. Job well done,
Mr.Sherwood. I am also impressed with "Parcel Force". Unbelievable
delivery time. Now that I'm under the spell of your cups, I am interested
in The availability of the following sets:
Sterling Silver with Gold Plate.
All Gold Plated Sterling.
Smooth Sterling Silver Sets- All three, of this limited edition.
I would like to acquire all of the above, as time and my finances permit.
Just one more thing. Please place me on your waiting list for your custom
balls and wand, whenever they
become available.
Yours Truly,
Pat Doyne - Minersville, Pa.
Hi Brett,
You've got great balls!!!!
OK, maybe that was a bit obvious. They (my new manipulation balls) are
GREAT! They look classy and handle sooooo well! I have already recommended
them to several friends. If you have a set of the finest cups made (the
Sherwood Cups) you need the finest balls for them ...the Sherwood Balls.
Let me know when the load balls are ready.
Take Care,
Marc DeSouza -
Marc DeSouza - Wayne, PA
Brett,
The copper cups arrived today in perfect condition. I have owned many cups
over the years including the Johnson's "Gold" CNC Cups and even the
legendary copper Rings 'N' Things "Monti Cups". None of the other cups
have been as nice to handle or as attractive to look at as these. Thanks
for the speedy service and for making these excellent cups available to
the magic world!
Greg McNeil - Peoria, IL
Brett,
I got your cups in the and HOLLY SH*T!!!! I can't believe the quality and
the nice packaging! I'm a BIG Cups & Balls fan, I have every cup out there
from Proper, Paul Fox, Johnson's, etc. I've been using the Fox and Johnson
cups currently and after handling yours I "will not" use any other! I
replaced the Paul Fox Cups and used your cups for the first time in a show
and I tell you it "feels right" and "performs right". It's like I was
driving a BMW all this time and now I'm driving a Lamborghini! Good job
Brett! You are now the new Paul Fox!
Ray Lum - Morgan Hill, CA
Dear Brett,
I just got the Gold & Silver Cups...WOW! I've been in magic 58 years & a
professional for more than 45 years & I've never been so pleased with a
prop. They're beautiful!
Thank You, Thank You!
Lou Lancaster - Los Angeles, CA
Brett,
Thanks for sending the Silver/ Gold Engraved cups via the Floo Network
(Harry Potter referance). They are incredible. Not only are they
physically beautiful but they are also stupendously well designed for
their purpose. Great heft, and they stack very loosely and yet very
securely at the same time. Plus, hold an individual cup and it's solid
without being overbearing, balanced and nimble; stack the three together
and you've got one hefty hunk of silver. Yeah, they're SWEET.
There's a scene in the movie "As Good As It Gets" where Jack Nicholson
tells Helen Hunt, "You make me want to be a better man." It's considered
the ultimate compliment. Well, Brett I've played with Cups and Balls on
and off for thirty years but never really had much desire to perform them.
I saw your cups and instantly I wanted to do the Cups and Balls. In fact,
they make me want to be a better magician.
PeaceLove,
Jonathan Steigman - Menlo Park, CA
Hello,
I was out of Paris during a few weeks, and found the cups when I got back.
Cups are very nice! They are heavy and very easy to handle.
Thank you for this very nice style and design.
Yours,
Alain Poussard - Paris, France
Hi Brett
Just letting you know that your Cups and Balls arrived Down Under safe and
sound. No Problems.(Excellent packaging) They look and feel great. Cannot
wait to use them and spread the word as to there origin.
Thanks again...
Regards,
Ron Markwick - Australia
Hi Brett,
I got the cups today, SUPERB!! A joy to use, a joy to look at! What a
great piece of magic equipment, I'll be using them for my Magic Circle
exam next month!
Thanks again,
Kindest Regards
Dominic Kent - England
Brett -
The cups arrived this morning. They are beautiful and the weight is
perfect. I think I will spend a couple days just admiring them.
Jerry Mentzer - Greenville, South Carolina
Hi Brett,
I received my cups, and I must say I am very impressed! When I opened the
box I could see the two tubes, one with a certificate for the engraved
set. I knew the other set was the smooth brass set I ordered, so I opened
this one first (saving the best for last). When I got through the most
intensive packing job I have ever seen, I could not believe the quality of
these cups, and this was the cheap set! There was not one mark, ding,
nick, nothing. Just perfectly smooth brass cups. I have paid much more for
brass cups that where not even half the quality of these. This is how
great the cups looked, but the feel of the cups was even more exciting.
The weight is beautiful, and the fit in my hand was perfect. Like your ad
says "fits like a glove!"
Then came the sliver engraved set (the second set I ordered). Again
another awsome packing job! Where do I start. WOW! I was one of the
magicians working with Caesar's Magical Empire in Las Vegas (I was the
cups and ball man there), and I only wish I had this silver engraved set
then. The beauty of these cups is awsome. I own many, many sets of cups,
including some that most magician's consider the best, such as the Paul
Fox cups. I will say your cups are the finest I now own.
In fact you've helped fulfill a dream of mine that I've had for a long
time. When I was twelve I had the honor of seeing Dai Vernon preform his
cups and balls at the Magic Castle. After that I went right out and got
the Dai Vernon Book of Magic, and worked on the cups and balls for the
next eighteen years before I felt it was strong enough to preform before
an audience, and it has been a part of my act ever since. Of all the
effects in magic it's the cups and balls I love the most, but all this
time I always remembered the beauty of Dai's cups, and always wished I
could have a set of silver cups, like his, for my own. That dream has come
true, thank you.
Magically,
Wes Jarlson - AK, USA
P.S. Please keep me posted as to when you will have your wands ready, as
well as the large final load balls. Thanks!
Hi Brett,
Just a quick note to say that the cups arrived today. They really are
something special. I have several sets of cups and balls and (do I need to
say this?) the other sets have all been relegated to a lower divison!
The silver cups are quite simply stunning. All of the superlatives that
have been used in the testimonials on the website are completely
justified. This is an investment, not a purchase.
I wanted to mention the brass and copper sets, which I am particularly
pleased with. These are nice and heavy, but beautifully balanced and the
colours are gorgeous. I had read several comments about people using their
brass/copper sets for practice and saving the silver ones for best. I have
to say that the copper and brass sets can hold their heads up high - these
are top-quality cups that would grace any performance.
Finally, a quick word about the new balls. These are great: significantly
heavier than the cork balls, they are much easier to handle. The
silver/gold thread woven into the crochet is a great touch. That extra
sparkle really
catches the eye.
The only question that remains is when to complete my collection with the
gold and silver/gold sets ... oh, and a wand too!
Thanks again.
Best wishes,
Richard Evans - Cardiff, UK
[Please let me know when the wands become available]
Hi Brett,
The cups arrived yesterday and, I don't know what to say... Simply : your
cups are really magic!!! Nice design, good weight...wonderfull. The cups
are what I offered me for my 21th birthday : it's the best present I could
have imagine.my education in the art of magic will now progress with your
cups. I think they will give me a lot of joy by working with them.
Congratulations for your marvellous work.
Thank you very much
Best regards
Antoine LEDUC - FRANCE
Thank you, thank you very much for shipping my Copper Cups on time.
Received my "Copper Cups" with 4 Balls and my additional order of 2 extra
bags. When I received your e-mail (below) I was not expecting it to arrive
this Saturday... what I had in mind was - it will arrived on next Saturday
- September 04, 2004. What a big surprise, it arrived this afternoon -
August 28, 2004, you sent the package on August 26, 2004 - it took only 3
days to get here, UPS did a very good job on their delivery and I thank
you too. Now, I am interested in your "Combo Engraved Silver Cups" and
your "Solid Rubber Balls". Again, I would like to thank you for taking
very good attention to my orders of my Gold Cups and Copper Cups. It's
been a pleasure doing business with you.
Magically & Best,
George Mamonluk - Manila - PHILIPPINES
Dear Brett,
I saw the print adds, visited your web page and read the testimonials.
When I read how impressed John Mendoza was with his (your) engraved cups
in silver that got my attention. When he also went for engraved gold cups
I was all in. They feel better than they look! I love the inner depth of
the polished bottom, it's like gazing into a perfect pearl. I can't wait
until the outside gets a little patina to contrast the shimmering
interior. Were money an option, I'd still buy these holy relics.
Sincerely,
Craig Winkelmann - GA, USA
Dear Brett:
My best friend and wife, Linda, purchased a set of your Gold Engraved Cups
and gave them to me as surprise on our anniversary today. I wanted to
thank you for the curtsey and fantastic service my wife received from you
during the purchasing and shipping process. She was very impressed with
your service and help.
I've been involved with magic since I was 12 years old. I've owned
numerous sets of cups and balls through the years...but now I possess the
last set I'll ever need, want, or use. My Gold Engraved Cups are truly
magical...I have several sets of the popular cups and balls that are on
the market today...albeit, some of them are first class well made
sets...they just fall way short of the class, look, feel, balance, and
handling of my new Brett Sherwood Gold Engraved Cups.
Thank you for making these cups available, my thanks to the Dai Vernon
Estate for authorizing you to make these cups available, and thank you for
your service, attention to detail, and your willingness to help with every
step of the ordering process. Continued success to you...and may all the
good things of the Universe come to you and yours under grace and in
perfect ways.
Very Sincerely,
Dr. Dan "Doc Dazzal" Bartlett Msc. D. - Phoenix, AZ USA
Hello Lesley,
Just letting you know that my Smooth Copper Cups arrived this morning, and
that I am absolutely delighted with them. Thank you so much! My best
wishes to you, and please pass on my best to Brett also.
Kind Regards,
Martin Perry - Plymouth, UK
Dear Brett,
A delight this morning when the postal agent rang my doorbell and
delivered your package. What a wonderful Sunday treat. I am so very
thrilled with the weight, balance and appearance of my new Cups and Ball
set from you. It is truly outstanding and beyond my original expectations.
I have been in magic for over 50 years and I must say opening your
shipment and my initial working with the cups is a definite highlight.
Thanks so much.
Magically Yours,
Joe Davis aka Jodini.- Castle Rock, CO USA
I am both honored and ashamed to be the only resident magician in Georgia
to own the best set of Cups ever made. When I received the gold engraved
cups, I was knocked out by the quality and feel of them ... so much so, I
couldn't stop myself from obtaining the silver cups as well. Thanks for
doing what should have been done long ago.
Sincerely,
Craig Winkleman - Smyrna, GA USA
Brett.
Just recived the cups!
First of: The cups were extremely well packed. I wanna thank you for that.
Ordered alot of stuff outside of Denmark, and not all the stuff was
equally well packed...So big plus there.......
Now for the cups....: STUNNING! And I really mean that.... They are far
above my Porper Copper Cups, from Joe Porper. And the price is a couple of
hundreds behind...The weight and feel of these cups, are without
comparsion to any cups I have worked with...Its safe to say, that you
raised the level for the quality of the Cups and Balls. And the balls were
just as awesome....
Thanks for bringing me the best cups ever!
Daniel Coffman - Chicago, USA
Brett,
I really cannot express how impressed I am by your new cups. They are
history making. These new cups are without a doubt the most beautiful cups
to ever have been made available to magicians. No cups have ever compared
to these - both in cup design and workmanship. Like it or not, when you
developed these cups, you wrote yourself a place in magic history.
James P. Riser - Arizona, USA
Brett -
First let me give you my first impression of the cups. Wow. The
pictures on Brett's website (also on Jim Riser's site) do justice to the
look, but that only shows the image, not the feel. The cups look
beautiful, but feel even better. For anyone worried about these cups,
don't. They are as thick and heavy as you would ever want, especially for
a spun cup. The only way you could get anything more solid would be to
machine it out of a solid block of silver. I'm convinced they would not
look as good if that was how they were produced, to say nothing of the
cost of the material.
How was it dealing with Brett? Great. I think he was not ready when the
Genii ad came out, he must have made his marketing and sales support plan
based on the 'old' Genii publishing schedule. Now June means before June.
Anyway, that's another story. Brett is ready now and you should feel
secure ordering from him. He is very responsive via email, will answer
your questions, and keep you informed. His web site is now up. He is
trying to anticipate our questions and posting the answers to FAQ on the
site. I'm sure this will become more complete over time.
So, how were they delivered? Can you feel comfortable that these precious
cups can make their way across the pond without being damaged? Brett must
have stayed up nights worrying about this. Let me explain his solution.
• Each cup is individually wrapped in a plastic bag.
• The three wrapped cups are stacked.
• The wrapped & stacked cups are wrapped in plastic again.
• The double wrapped stacked cups are in their carrying bag.
• The double wrapped & bagged cups are wrapped again in bubble wrap.
• The triple wrapped & bagged cups are put inside plastic tubing (like a
large PCV pipe), which is further secured.
• This securely wrapped set of cups is now packaged in a box filled with
popcorn like packaging material.
• The box is then securely taped up.
So, don't worry about the cups being damaged in shipment, Brett's got that
worked out.
Glad I ordered mine. Even happier now that I can see and feel them.
Randy Ehler - California,
USA
"I find it harder and harder every day to live up to my Brett Sherwood
cups."
---Oscar Wilde
Okay, he actually said "my blue china," but if he were alive today, and a
magician, I'm sure that these cups would be his mark. They add so much
beauty and elegance to the overall scene that it actually looks like a
whole new routine to my eyes. Best, though, is the element of magicianly
inspiration. These are the magical equivalent to stepping into the Yankee
uniform, and believe me, I understand that my magic has something new to
live up to now. If one should get these cups and put them on a shelf,
unable to live up to them, the hypnotic spell they cast will make you
visionary and indolent. Far better to avoid the risk and keep them in
continuous use, even at the expense of all other magic and vacuuming.
"I figure that ten years from now it won't be noticeable whether or not I
have the thousand dollars, but it will be extremely noticeable whether or
not I have the cups."
Thank you for the beautiful product as well as the fine service. I've got
to hurry off and gaze upon them some more.
Magically,
Lisa Cousins - New Mexico "The Land Of
Enchantment"!, USA
brett,
Just got the cups! they are amazing!!
thanks.
JB Benn - New York City,
USA
Dear Brett,
(2-250 Silver & Gold - I asked if Ken would like me to recoat them in
gold?)
Just received the silver and gold cups a couple of hours ago
and they are a treasure. No way are you going to get these back!
Ken MacKay - Anchorage Alaska,
USA
Brett,
Your cups arrived today and I have to tell you they nearly took my breath
away. They are my proudest purchase in over twenty years of buying quality
magic.
Great job!
I wish you great success.
Bill Belknap - New Jersey,
USA
Cups arrived today and they are absolutely fabulous. I have been searching
for a set of cups to actually use in work, from the Paul Fox cups to
Bertram cups to Fohrman, Miller, Kanatskis, Owen, Tim Starr, Rings 'N'
Things, Porper, Van Dokkum and on and on forever and I have finally found
the set to end my search. Thanks very much. Do let me know when the gold
set becomes available as I will purchase it, but those will probably do
nothing but grace a shelf of beautiful magic. Thanks, again.
You should be hearing from a couple of friends whom I've already
telephoned advising they take the plunge and buy a set of these without
hesitation.
I have now run through several routines with them many times (can't keep
my hands off them,) and not only are they the best looking, but also the
best performance cups I've ever handled. And, they take a large knit ball
which I use with my Chop Cup, which would not fit into the Paul Fox Cups,
the Johnson Cups, the Owen cups, in fact no other cups but the huge ones,
like Galli Galli, Fohrman, Porper and Paul Fox Chick Cups. Despite that,
the illusion is incredible because these cups appear to be no larger than
the cups the ball won't fit into! You really do have a perfect set of cups
here. I can't wait to see the gold ones.
Take care.
John Mendoza - Missouri, USA
Brett,
They arrived today - stunning! I almost daren't use them.
Many thanks
Regards,
Bob Walder - France (via UK)
cont…
Brett,
I have had a chance to play with the cups for a few days now, and I have
to say that I am even more impressed than when I first received them. The
weight and size is perfect; the design is fantastic, with the slightly
raised second bead providing not only an increased stacking space between
cups, but a beautiful effect when they are stacked (it can actually look
like six cups!).
Finally, the craftsmanship is outstanding. The beads and rims are
perfectly formed, with no unsightly gaps at the rims and no distracting
wobble when stacked, and the engraving is simply beautiful, making the
cups a joy to look at as well as to work with.
Without a doubt, this is the finest set of cups I have ever owned, or am
likely to!
You are to be congratulated on your efforts to produce these wonderful
cups - many thanks.
Regards,
Bob Walder - France (via UK)
Re: Silver/Gold 3-250
The cups are unbelievable!
They're so perfectly balanced and weighted that some moves, like the
galloping post, seem to work automatically.
I've been involved in magic for over 30 years, and I own many sets of
cups. Nothing I've ever used or seen comes anywhere close to these.
Congratulations!
Best,
Lawrence Zaslow - New York,
USA
Brett,
The cups just arrived and are breathtaking! Thank you so much for making
these available!
Thank you again. Now to live up to their beauty. You have done your part;
now I must contribute mine.
Best Wishes
Steve Rogers - Massachusetts,
USA
My Brett Sherwood Cups arrived safely and they are exquisite! The look,
the feel, the size…you got everything right!
James Hargrave - Tennessee,
USA
Dear Brett;
I have received the All Sterling Silver cups. They are all perfect in
every aspect. What Mr. James P. Riser said about your cups in his web page
is entirely correct, I agree with him. Thanks very much for the fruit of
your long consideration. I think you are the one of the happiest magic
lovers, because you did the best. Again, I want to have a set of "All Gold
Sterling Brett Sherwood Cups".
Magically yours,
Kimikazu Matsumoto - Japan
(My heartfelt thanks to the following email from Mark)
Mr. Sherwood,
I just wanted to write you and compliment you on your beautiful work. I am
a U.S. disabled vet, so it is unlikely I will ever be able to own such a
work, but my appreciation is absolute. I know that there are many people
who are aghast at such a price, but I believe that they are worth every
penny. Even at the price you post, I am sure it will be some time before
you are seeing a profit given all the research time you put in. I hope
that I will someday be able to just see and hold one of these cups. I
looked at those gold and silver cups of yours, and I knew that for the
rest of my life I would be measuring every set of cups against the
Sherwood gold and silver. Bravo, Mr. Sherwood, you have created some
beautiful art.
God bless,
Mark Jensen - California,
USA
Arrived yesterday. Absolutely incredible. I cannot thank you enough.
They are beautiful. Please email me at this address the second the all
gold ones become available.
Andy Labbie - Florida,
USA
"WOW. I fell in Love with these AWESOME cups the moment I saw them. They
really took my breath away. A must have for the conjuror in all of us."
Bob Sheets - Washington DC, USA
Thank you! In one way I hope you are having great success with sales of
the cups - they are wonderful; but in another way I hope not and that I am
the only person who will be performing with these cups.
Best regards,
Bjorn Hawson - New York City,
USA
Having more than 50 sets of cups in my collection, from cheap toys to
the original Danny Dew Paul Fox cups I thought I had the best…but when the
Brett Sherwood cups arrived my collection reached a new pinnacle. For as
long as I can remember the engraved cups I watched Dai Vernon work with
were what I considered the ultimate in style…for years I tried to find a
maker to engrave cups for me, but no one, even the famed knife maker Joe
Condon couldn't match the Vernon cups. But, and don't ask me how, Brett
Sherwood has done it. I brought my set to the Magic Castle to "show the
boys" and no one could believe the quality. One said, "You're not going to
use them are you?" I said, "Sure, why not, they make my act look first
class." The balance, the feel, the size and ergonomics are only surpassed
by their beauty and workmanship. If Rolls Royce were to make cups, these
would be it.
Not only have I performed the cups and balls for more than 50 years (I
started young), but also I have marketed several sets. I know how hard it
is to obtain quality these days, and Sherwood has outdone all our efforts.
Pete Biro - California, USA
Oh…my god! I got the cups today. As I took them out of the box, and I'm
pretty sure I've even read someone else reporting this…my wife said,
"They're beautiful". MY WIFE SAID THAT!!!! ABOUT A MAGIC PROP!!! I kept
looking around for the pod…this couldn't be her???
They are gorgeous! Worth every freaken penny. I got the silver ones. I had
to polish them already because my tears of joy would have ruined them. I
have noticed something very cool about them. If you pick up the middle one
(yeah figure that one out) and hold it up to your ear…you can hear Vernon
doing a wand spin by the ocean.
Glenn Farrington - Florida,
USA
My set (# 8) arrived this morning. The cups live up to their billing…both
in terms of their look and feel as well as their handling. Now that I've
had a couple of hours with these cups, here are a couple of additional
observations. Don't let appearances fool you. While their beauty is
undeniable, these are not cups that have to be handled with care. They are
sturdy, tough and should stand up to most performing conditions. They are
a bit larger and heavier than the standard Paul Fox/Danny Dew sets …
certainly heavier than my PF/DD silver-plated set. They take a larger load
… and because of the higher second bead have more room between nesting
cups. This does change the feel a bit, making the cups-which do not
wobble-feel a bit more loose than the standard PF/DD sets. Of course, all
spun cups differ a bit…but this is more the result of less cup sitting
under other cup when nested than the precision of the spinning. They're
everything I could have hoped for...and you've been absolutely terrific.
Thank you.
Michael Edwards - Washington DC,
USA
Happy owner of set #11 here. Got' em on Sunday. Holy mackerel. These
are the cups I've always wanted ever since I was a kid and saw Vernon's in
The Dai Vernon Book of Magic. I think you got the design perfect. They
seem to look smaller than they are due to the shape, which, to me, both
feels and looks good. Big attic space, big load space. Stack solid with
only a small amount of play. They feel solid, sturdier than I had
expected. This is definitely a user's cup. And of course, drop dead
gorgeous. Even the bag is good quality. The spinning and engraving have
little irregularities, but I guess that's part of them being hand-made
instead of cut by a machine.
I've fooled around with the cups over the years, but never made it a
standard part of my repertoire, because I never had a set I really liked.
Always some shortcoming in terms of ball size, load size, aesthetics,
something. Now I'm working on a brand new routine, up all last night
working on it, inspired by these cups.
Best,
Geoff Latta - New York City,
USA
The Royal Mail did an exemplary job. I received my cups today (I think
they were shipped three days ago). Everything arrived in perfect
condition. And the cups look magnificent. But there were no instructions
on how to do the trick! (Just kidding.) Thanks for keeping me informed on
the progress of the order.
Best Regards,
John Hopkins - Colorado, USA
Cups arrived yesterday. Fantastic.
Thanks,
Andy Labbie - Florida, USA
I received the two sets of cups today. They are incredible. I am very
pleased with them. I look forward to using them exclusively. As a cup
collector, I shall cherish them for the rest of my life. Thank you for
producing and making them available.
Rest assured that you will be getting another order for the Silver Cups in
the future. I think the best advertisement for the cups is seeing them in
person and holding them. Pictures simply don't do them justice. F.Y.I.
James Riser's comments are what pushed me into making the purchase much to
the chagrin of my wife. I have bought everything Riser has put out and am
well aware of the quality of his work. For me, the praise from James is
almost enough to buy sight unseen. It is a pity that the marvelous cups he
has produced, will have to be relegated to the display case from now on.
Up until today, his jumbo cups were the best cups I had ever held. When my
wife sees your cups, she may condone my extravagance.
Thanks again!
Charlie Gillan - California, USA
The cups arrived this morning. I can only say one thing:
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! They are even better than I could imagine! The wait was
definitely worth it! I'm really, really pleased with them. I didn't have
time yet to play with them (kids to school, then dash to work), and I'm
really looking forward to the first "session" I'll have with them tonight.
Many thanks and congratulations for the wonderful work and engineering!
All the best, ciao!
Marco Puterla - ENGLAND
Cups arrived this morning. I was like a kid discovering a dream toy. I
even thought of sleeping with them. But I don't think my wife would have
understood.
Best Regards,
Joel Buchet - BRUSSELS
WOW! I just received your All Silver Cups. These are truly a work of
art. I fell in love with the photos in your advertisement, but to hold
them and feel their balance and weight is amazing.
BRAVO! Can't wait to perform with these!
Scott Sullivan - Pennsylvania, USA
I received the Golden cups. Truly Beautiful. Comfortable for handling.
Best designed. You did the splendid job in this field. I envy your
abilities and strong powers. I am not going to set the cups on my shelf,
but I am going to use these cups in my performance.
I am going to use the Brett Sherwood Cups for my performance, not for
the shelf ornament. I could do the tilt move more easily with your cups
than with any other cups I own. The attached balls are suitable for my
routine. There may be other lots of improvements that I do not notice.
Brett your cups are the best cups for the standard cups and balls magic
routines as far as I know.
Magically yours,
Kimikazu Matsumoto - JAPAN
I have now used the silver cups in several performances and almost
virtually have not left the gold cups untouched and unhandled since I got
them. They have a wonderful "feel" to them and, while my routines employ
no vigorous banging, clashing and sliding of the cups against each other,
through probably 500 runs through my routine, the gold cups show
absolutely no wear and no loss of shine. My routine does nest and unnest
the cups a few times, and, so far, there are no scuffs on the finish, etc.
They are so good that I plan to get the silver/gold set.
Thanks,
John Mendoza - Missouri, USA
Following are my comments after receiving the silver & gold cups:
I now have two sets of Brett Sherwood cups. The silver & gold cups are
what originally caught my fancy, but I was concerned about how the gold
was going to hold up. I was also not sure if any of these cups were
working cups or just for show. So I decided to go with the practical cups,
if you consider solid silver practical.
When I first received the silver cups, I was pleasantly surprised. While
the pictures are great, you have to actually see them in person to
appreciate them. They look wonderful, and had a great feel, but my first
reaction was to showcase them, not actually use them. Over the course of
the first few weeks, I got more daring and found that these cups are made
to be used, not just sit on a shelf. I was very careful at first, but now
don't worry at all. That being said, I don't throw the cups, nor have I
tried the wand crash test. I'll leave that for others to test.
With the realization that these are working cups, my mind kept drifting
off to the silver & gold cups. Finally I broke down and ordered them. They
are stunning. The combination of gold & silver is perfect. The gold trim
accents the richness of the silver without taking away from the engraving.
The solid gold finish on the inside of the cup produces a nice effect when
you turn the open cup to the audience to show it is empty. One person
commented to me "it's like looking at the ceiling of a cathedral"
So how is the gold finish holding up? I have no scratches or other
noticeable wear. Looks like these can be used without worrying about them.
Randy Ehler - California, USA
Of course, they look great and that is an inspiration to a performer.
But during the handling and performance the
appearance factor drops out and the performance itself becomes the
principal issue. And I think these cups perform/handle very well. In the
past I have used P&L cups from the 50's, Ring 'n Things cups from the 70's
and more recently the Johnson Product cups, and given this particular
background I feel your cups deliver the best handling for me (weight,
size, sureness of grip). I am happy to have them.
Thanks,
John Hopkins - Colorado, USA
I love the silver set I have. It is stunning. I would like to purchase
a gold set. Please tell me the price and shipping.
Thanks.
James Robinson - Texas, USA
The cups arrived today, carefully packaged and superb in every respect.
Thanks for excellent communication and a wonderful product.
Sincerely,
Chris Westfall - Arkansas, USA
Brett was very careful in packing. In, fact, I cursed him as I ripped,
cut, and tore my way through various protective layers. I wanted to see my
cups, ***it! I don't think I have ever received anything so carefully
protected. After my impatience subsided and I saw the cups slide from
their beautiful velvet drawstring bag (with silver-colored metal ends on
the strings) I realized that they deserved the pride and care displayed in
the packing.
I got the silver and gold set. For the first few days, I just put them on
my desk and stared at them! I mean, I didn't want to get finger prints on
them...These cups are breathtaking. As with most new love-interests,
however, I finally started to fondle them a bit. These cups are heavy and
sturdy. They stack well and are steady. Three 1" crochet (actually about 1
1/8 inch) fit easily in the attic. The balance is superb.
These things are gorgeous! My guess is that the audience will be so
intrigued with the cups and pay such attention to them that you could trot
three small ponies into your work area unobserved for a final load, if you
could fit them in the cups, that is. One more thing about the cups: the
ring. Yes, I got to second-base! I have fondled them and now, they let me
do a cup-through-cup bit. They sound almost bell-like.
So, that's my review of the product. One more thing: Brett Sherwood has
been incredibly communicative and trustworthy. I'd do business with him
any time.
John Clarkson - California, USA
Brett,
The beautiful cups arrived today! They are more exquisite than in the
pictures. I love the weight and feel of them (now that I can bring myself
to take them out of the plastic). Allison studied the work carefully and
thinks they did an excellent job with the engraving and the masking for
the gold plating. The nesting is perfect as well. Congratulations on
producing the finest cups ever made for the cups and balls! Brett is truly
producing an outstanding product that epitomizes both form and function in
one package, something not ordinarily possible in most endeavors. Usually
there is some sacrifice somewhere. I can't find it here. These cups are
performable art of the highest caliber. Brett's communication through the
process was superb and he clearly went to extra lengths to be sure that
all went well, and it did.
Many thanks for a truly wonderful and magnificent set of cups. These are
truly heirloom quality and honestly museum quality works of art. I am
already thinking of story ideas along the lines of cups from the Czar's
palace, the Shah of Iran's palace, etc.
Warmest regards,
John Bauman - Washington, USA
The cups arrived and are beautiful.
Thanks.
Willa DeSouza - Pennsylvania
Dear Mr. Sherwood,
I received my beautiful silver cups today. Since I only live 7 minutes
away from the Magic Castle, I immediately hopped in my car and took a trip
to the Castle to try them out at the place where Vernon spent the last
thirty years of his life. I christened them at the Dai Vernon Parlor of
Prestidigitation. The cups handled perfectly! I believe that The Professor
would be proud to know that his legacy continues. I am very glad the world
has folks, such as Mr. Sherwood, who have the ambition and vision to
contribute such great projects to the magic community. Thanks!
MJ Marrs - California, USA
Hi Brett,
They are incredible. The words and pictures are nice but they have to be
in your hands to be fully appreciated. Being in business I've learned that
you never regret buying the best. Nothing I've seen comes even close to
the quality and beauty of your cups. Thanks again Brett,
Micky Judware – New York, USA
Dear Brett,
Cups arrived about 11:30 am, a bit less that six hours ago. That was fast!
Everything was in good order and the cups are exactly like you represented
them, as I knew they would be. They are gorgeous! A bit harried for time
now; will write a better appreciation to you when I've had a little time
to enjoy them and have time to write. But thanks again for your high
aesthetic and practical vision, perfectionism, and perseverance. You'll be
remembered in the history of magic for this, I'm quite sure.
Warmest regards,
Dana M. Reemes – California, USA
Dear Brett,
Received your cups at work today. My Co-workers, even those who had no
idea what they were used for, all remarked how beautiful they are. Of
course I agree with them. I never thought I'd own a magical prop as
special as these cups.
Thanks,
Nick DeCiutiis – Maryland, USA
Hi, Brett!
I cannot say how pleased I am with your cups: they are simply PERFECT! I
spent some time in working with them, practicing and performing them, and
I've never been more satisfied with any of the various cups I bought
during the years. Wonderful! I've seen on your site that you're going to
produce your own balls and magic wand, and I would like to receive notice
when they will be available, as I think I may buy them.
Many thanks in advance, all the best, ciao!
Marco Pusterla, UK
Dear Brett,
The cups arrived safe and well...thank you.
The workmanship and shear performance potential is outstanding...and, from
a working magician/collectors perspective they are a real treasure and
pleasure to own.
Yours magically,
Bill Dale MMC - UK
Hi Brett,
Your silver cups arrived yesterday in perfect condition.
I spent the entire day marveling at their beauty and functional
perfection. You've put to rest any further quests for improvement in cup
and ball hardware technology.
Congratulations!
Best Wishes,
Patrick L. Eagan – Ohio, USA
Hi Brett,
Sorry I took so long to get back to you, but I was away on vacation.
However a wonderful surprise awaited me when I returned. Opening the
packages carefully, I was rewarded with the magnificent site of my
gleaming silver cups. They are truly the finest crafted magical objects on
the market right now! Other manufacturers should take note, for anyone who
has spent countless hours honing the workings of close up magic, surely
understands that objects this beautiful lend an air of sophistication and
elegance to a performance that poorly crafted "props" do not. They truly
look magical just sitting there. And like any serious musician wants a
beautiful crafted instrument, so does a serious close up magician. I feel
fortunate to have attained these for they will be the holy grail of close
up magic in years to come.
Sincerely,
Ray Wright - N.Y.C., USA
Dear Brett,
I received the terrific silver cups in perfect condition. I appreciate the
packing! That in itself was a masterpiece! I could not be happier with the
cups. They more than fulfilled my expectations. Just to say " I love the
cups, they are the best I've never seen." is simply not enough. Your cups
will not sit in a display case to gather dust. (I'm not a collector and I
don't have a display case). My beat up, big, heavy copper cups are in my
street bag, the silver cups are already in my "elegant" gig case. I know
that I will perform with the silver cups hundreds of times before I get
too old to "cut the mustard".
All The Best,
Cont...
Hi Brett,
I used the cups for the first time last night for a country club
engagement. I performed with them maybe twenty times from table to table
during the evening. Words don't express how overjoyed I am with the silver
cups. They handled so perfectly; it was like playing a Bosendorfer
Imperial Grand if I were playing a piano.
Best wishes for your continued success.
All the best,
Gerald Edmundson – Texas, USA
Hi Brett,
I received the cups Friday in perfect shape. Even the shipping box had no
'rough spots'. The cups are simply gorgeous. I have never seen a more
beautiful set. Thanks for all your effort to produce them.
James G. Robinson – Texas, USA
Brett,
( .….. )
That's me losing my breath as I unpacked my three all sterling silver set
of cups. They are breathtaking and that's dangerous! You should consider a
warning message or label on the package.
With these cups in my hand I can only dream of how your upcoming magic
wand will come out. Looking forward to see your next masterpiece come
true. I will treasure these cups for the rest of my life.
Thank You!
Jorgen Yng - Sweden
Dear Mr. Sherwood,
Today I have received your cups and would like to congratulate you for
your excellent work. When I had ordered the Brett Sherwood cups I had
already very high expectations due to the description in the ad, the
reviews in the press and – last not least – the price, and I can
definitely confirm now that my expectations have been completely
fulfilled. The silver shining and the engraving of the cups are just
wonderful to look at and give every onlooker the joy of looking at a very
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