The Legend Paul Daniels Chop Cup Routine

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I always remember as a kid watching Paul live at the Winter Gardens Blackpool and being totally amazed as to how he got a good 10 plus minutes out of a chop cup.
I LIKED IT.... A LOT ;)

[@midnightmosesuk]

Sometimes it's easy to forget just how good he was. Absolutely stunning.

[@PandA-yx5ne]

Greatest slight of hand ever. Learned in the military playing cards. The crafty lad.

[@stobe187]

Incredibly smooth, one of the best versions of a classic routine done perfectly. The patter, the sleight of hand wizardry, timing. Pure class.

[@michaelwald9864]

Absolutely - this was a remarkably well-constructed and impeccably presented routine

[@KinnereyB]

100% It might be my favorite cups and balls routine ever (considering we all missed the first 3,000 yrs of performers). No jest whatsoever though. This is CLASSIC magic done at its best by one of the all time greats.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

I thought the covid cover was enough for Booker cash and carry Ee advertisement across the road 😂

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

The routine died from cancer so the had to introduce a dance routine Mr vain? You can hate me now? Great fire of London? Iron brew?

[@geoffreypiltz271]

@@Dragon-Slay3r ???????

[@funjuror]

A masterful routine performed by a legend of magic. I have just retired from a 45-year career as a comedy magician, and without Paul Daniels, it would never have happened.

[@---zu9qy]

Wow, may I ask how you got started in that career?

[@funjuror]

@@---zu9qy I was fortunate to appear on a British television talent show called New Faces in 1978. I scored over 100 points, and although I was not the winner, I was able to appear again in what they called "The Near Misses show." After this, agents took notice, and it enabled me to turn pro. :) Paul saw me and helped me form a practical cabaret act that fits in a briefcase so I could perform a good few shows a night (easy reset, etc.).

[@andywalne9352]

RIP Paul. Took this close-up effect and against almost every notable magicians opinion, turned it in to a stage piece. Great performance! He still owes you that £50.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

5 parrots gone left, 1 parrot gone right new split

[@monkeyballz168]

You know he's talented when you know exactly how and where every prop moves, yet you can't see *any* moves, and you're still entertained by it.

[@usablefiber]

2:50-3:00 the right, wrong trick has to be my all time favorite single trick in any cup and ball routine I've seen.

[@jazztom86]

I still can't figure out how he does it.

[@SirDrinksAlot]

The only time I ever actually lose track is there I cant figure it out for the life of me.

[@chriswright8114]

best I can figure is he has it palmed in the hand picking up the cup and when he sets the cup down to say wrong, he drops the ball as he lifts to reveal. not sure, just looks like the ball drops an inch or so to the table as he lifts.

[@Kraft581]

@@chriswright8114 As a magician, all I am going to say is that you're way off. I won't reveal how the trick is done but you're guess is really wrong.

[@hardshit6836]

@@Kraft581 is it using his sleeves although i imagine the ball would roll? I have done a routine just for fun like where i made some lemons and mangos appear- baffling the school but this trick continues to amaze me with its simplicity and this man continues to confuse me into tears ;/

[@pldaniels]

His side/running commentary is really what made him such a great magician.

[@tedblight]

I forgot how good he was. Amazing

[@silentbob82]

The best sleight of hand trick I've ever seen. A true master of his craft and a massive part of my childhood. Thanks for the memories Mr Daniels. RIP Sir.

[@johnking5174]

I was very lucky to see Paul Daniels live back in 2001 when our new theatre opened. Fantastic performance, he did this cup and ball trick and it still hurts my head how quick he is, he was quick here and quick when I saw him. He was very engaging, excellent with the audience and a delight to have seen live and as close up as I could get. A truly wonderful magician who will be sorely missed.

[@daemonartursson5952]

Watching the Paul Daniels Magic Show on the Beeb was as much of my childhood as Dr who. A Class Act who I very greatly mis. thank you KZbin for making the Greats available years later, to still be enjoyed in 2020. Only, Penn & Teller come close, and Paul Daniels first introduced me to P&T. And That's Magic !!. RIP Paul, you are very much missed.

[@MrSMWilcock]

Absolutely far and away the best performance of this trick I've ever seen. Literally watched it about a hundred times and his timing and delivery is perfect. Highly underrated magician.

[@PlayerWellKnown]

Highly underrated? He was probably the highest profile magician the uk ever produced!

[@ianf.macfarlane3886]

To all those KZbin so called "magicians", Watch this and see what talent looks like. And he didn't even have to "reveal" the secret at the end.

[@poppys33d]

My childhood... thank you for bringing so much enjoyment to it, Paul.

[@gan9e]

RIP Mr Magic... we all liked you... not a lot, but we did... thanks for the wonder and for the entertainment and for the magic, good journey to magic-land.

[@petermcnallt12pm]

I liked him alot...he seemed nice and good at his job

[@hamidrahman120]

What do you mean not a lot? You couldn't be half the man douchebag

[@marktaylor6491]

The oldest tricks in the newest ways. Magnificent sleight of hand that never gets boring.

[@newmagicfilms]

R.I.P.

[@mindscapereality1173]

Maybe people will $h!t on his death like he did with Freddie Mercury. RIP Freddie Mercury.

[@samaimson9753]

We are all so lucky that this is on KZbin! Thank you for the loving memory of a man I was never blessed to see perform, but I can still live and connect with this performance!

[@MusicXtreme]

So sad to hear that one of the world's best magicians has passed away. He will be truly missed by thousands of fans. Paul Daniels 1938 - 2016 Gone, but never forgotten. This is one of the best and most entertaining routines Paul Daniels has done!

[@jayparmo2284]

this is alot funnier than the stuff on tv now.

[@kennethwilkinson2095]

"If it was this far down the wall it'd be a lowragliphric" Haha i was gone 😂

[@alkatrask2704]

Kenny you madman 😂

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

The spok crow using its wing to create a star wars logo with its body (feel it in my body) to dump on the magpies they have a choice of 3 of them 😭

[@911Gameover]

Lmao, all you need is a cup. I just walked on stage and already you owe me 50 pounds. Ha

[@FallenCoffee]

Doors are locked.

[@eddysmit1]

Still brilliant. Have seen him live many times. This is my favorite cups and ball routine.

[@TAROTAI]

No! It's _one_ cup - get it?

[@helenicblue]

This is probably the best performance of this trick I have seen - Thanks very much for uploading, previously I had only seen clips on here and it is great to see the whole routine again. Why Paul Daniels left our screens I will never know. I may not always agree with his opinions or the comments he makes in public from time to time, but IMO there is no doubting that he is the greatest magician this country has ever produced. It is a shame he went out of favour with the general public. I believe he is still performing - I would love to see him live. I know people who have met him and every single one of them has commented on how amiable he is and how passionate he is about his art. Would love to see him back on our TV screens.

[@RJSRdg]

The BBC dropped the magic show without informing Paul or Debbie - they only found out because a friend of theirs had an interview to work in the BBC Wardrobe Department and happened to mention that she wanted to do the costumes for the Magic Show and was told it had been cancelled.

[@helenicblue]

@@RJSRdg That's sad to hear. Although I'm not surprised. The BBC seemed to disfavour him for some reason. The fact that we still have a dialogue about him that lasts a decade would prove to most that he is/was a national treasure. RIP Paul. For what it's worth, the last 10 years of watching similar performances has done nothing to change my opinion that this is still the best presentation of cup and balls.

[@RJSRdg]

@@helenicblue And yes, you were right - he continued to perform up to the point his illness was diagnosed. I live a few miles upriver from his house and apparently he used to put on a show at his local village fete every year. Sadly I didn't hear about that until after he'd passed away, otherwise I would have made a point of going!

[@Smartie234]

I had a teacher that showed me this many year's ago, and I still come back to this from time to time.

[@paulhadfield7909]

sad to hear you go, was a shock, going to miss you

[@the_trooper_72]

I'd forgotten how good Paul was.... Rip legend!! 🙏🏻❤️💯

[@andrewsmith4575]

This brings back lovely memories of going to see Paul at the Grand theatre in Leeds with my dad, and then meeting the man himself afterwards but being too shy to say much to him!

[@97channel]

Very sad to learn of his death. He was Mr Magic to a whole generation or two. It feels like the death of traditional magic as well. Nobody will ever be what he was to magic. Very engaging and funny guy. As far as I'm concerned, there is no hesitation in saying that he was the greatest magician of all time. Not only for the tricks, but also for the way in which he presented them. It will be an absolute travesty if his name doesn't live on down the years, as one of the greatest entertainers this country has ever produced. I liked him. Not a lot, but I liked him.

[@ripthewrapping]

This comment brought me to tears. Goodbye Mr Daniels.

[@Aerojet01]

RIP Paul.You were one of the best British entertainers.

[@sickoftheleftwingscum]

The best magician we have ever had the brilliant Paul Daniels who even now would put Dynamo or Darren Brown to shame ? 👍🇬🇧

[@djaminc]

yeah RIP Paul Daniels,he made magic magic for a whole generation-respect... used to like his Bunco Booth :-)

[@Jake-vy2bh]

I've seen some astonishing spectacles in magic shows onstage, the Copperfield Saw, Penn and Teller's bullet catch, but this will forever be my favourite trick. Masterful is an understatement, the perfect piece of magic.

[@paulmorphy6187]

I will never forget Paul's advice in one of his books....the most important thing for any skill is simple "practise practise practise"

[@paultaylor8548]

Rest in Peace Paul. You were my hero in my childhood X

[@thedobjas]

greetings from bulldong

[@cloi88]

Hands up whose watching this after hearing the sad news that he has an incurable brain cancer? Great magician, massive respect.

[@user-qr5hh1wn4i]

Damn he does?

[@cloi88]

Yeah, sadly www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35621313

[@user-qr5hh1wn4i]

cloi88 Damn incurable.... messed up.

[@testingbox2008]

+cloi88 Funny enough I am here because of the news..

[@DEIVION212]

+Bertie Bassett your user name and this man sum up my childhood. R.I.P

[@ODonnellCraig94]

All I can say is GOAT

[@robertlozyniak3661]

This trick is so beautiful because the props are so simple. Just a ball and a cup and a couple of lemons at the end.

[@bigmac4417]

He was on channel 33 in Dubai. Enjoyed every bit. Recorded on video cassette to send to my children back in Goa

[@TerryClarkAccordioncrazy]

Paul Daniels was the first to bring magic like this to the TV, it was a must-see show. A great conjuror who never revealed his tricks which is a sad and cheap laugh. I don't want to know how it's done, if I did then I'd study magic and acquire the skills.

[@highdownmartin]

I remember David Nixon being earlier, I was younger and it was teatime itv. Paul D was Saturday night entertainment.

[@Stampistuta]

That’s incredibly smooth.

[@magicelliotth]

RIP, You were and always will be the absolute master.

[@duongnhdn]

Probably the best thing Christopher has ever seen live in his entire life.

[@Danlows1]

I know exactly WHAT he’s doing, WHEN he’s doing it, HOW he’s doing it. But for the life of me, I can’t CATCH him doing it!

[@johnnyalpha8593]

I remember in one interview Paul remarked that he used lots of comedy in his routines as he wasn't the best looking fellow! Fantastic showmanship!

[@user-xu7ov4lt2b]

Amazing

[@chessvoices]

One of the legendary greats of the 20th Century.

[@thedad7313]

Incredibly talented showman. Sadly missed.

[@Ian-zx4bm]

Legend...

[@boaz7028]

I just came here from a vid about "Celebrity deaths in 2016" and I'm so glad I watched it... Got to see this hilarious man and his crazy magic skills because of it :) R.I.P.

[@sebastianstefan2358]

You will be forever in our minds! R.I.P!

[@rickparker679]

Thank goodness he selected the good looking guy with a clip-on microphone.

[@JovassagoMagic]

RIP Paul Daniels :( this is the first routine that makes me love him a lot.. May the magic be with you sir #hatsoff

[@MattKenyonMFK]

RIP Paul, thanks for the magic!

[@xxPenjoxx]

I have watched a lot of magic tricks in my time, but I always come back to this masterpiece

[@deanoh9980]

Pure artwork from a great entertainer now sadly missed on tv.

[@user-ok7nw3hd4k]

Was very fortunate to meet him and spend time with him in Germany, amazing guy, down to earth, was funny as I had no idea what a huge celebrity he was.

[@pepperpeterpiperpickled9805]

What a quality Entertainer

[@FirstnameLastname-rn9qu]

A master. Paul Daniel's I salute you . God bless you

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

The Japan earthquake messed it up last night this morning it's also become a deep cover 😂

[@83BallroomBlitz]

Utterly masterful, and delightfully simple in equal measure!

[@jasontuck-smith3896]

Like many people I know how it's done but that's not really the point. The point is not being able to SEE it being done in real time and the smoothness and presentation. We know HOW a great painting it made but can still be impressed by the artistry.

[@josephlandrut4154]

Paul Daniels was at Blackpool when my family and I stayed for a weeks holiday during 19879. Pauls show was on the pier and Charlie Williams was in the theatre coco staring Bonney Langford and Lena Zavaroni.

[@TomLeach-dd8cl]

I know how this trick is done but his slight of hand is so good it had me confused. Theres still parts i cant work out and thars with watching it slowed right down . Pure genius 😊

[@walkernick86]

A master class in magic!!

[@NickSheridanVids]

Nothing but absolute showmanship. Very sad to hear about his health.

[@britturk123]

Loved Paul Daniels a brilliant Magician and a very decent entertainer, R.I.P Paul Daniels.

[@yorganyog]

One simple cup, ball and a lemon.... and a very good hands. Amazing. No gimmicks!!!!

[@BusterBroonie]

I honestly loved him back in the days of growing up. Very entertaining fellow.

[@invertedshadow1746]

What an excellent performer, nice bloke, funny and a bloody good magician👍

[@ceemee1430]

Taking a foray into busking. I think I like this flow. Well done!

[@LuigiTV112]

I really wanted to meet him such a legend at magic so sad to see him go

[@jb9652]

I met him once. He was lovely.

[@k13ehr]

He was really good and very nice chap too.

[@BAEPROD]

Magie : Les jeunes talents de La boîte à émotions ont eu la chance de se former avec Paul Daniels. Stage inoubliable ! Merci Monsieur...

[@ianstoys13mgs]

makes it look so easy. respect To Mr Daniels, another legend passed.

[@4u2nvme4ever]

ENTERTAINING EVEN TO THIS DAY!

[@passecompose7484]

I still grieve for the loss of the great magician. Oh, I miss you already, Paul.

[@karmicbacklash]

Great performance from the legend. Wish I could say the same for “Chris’s” performance😂

[@adr5075]

Absolutely flawless. RIP

[@stevenwelsh5110]

that's magic! r.I.p paul

[@terrymanning1]

Brilliant!

[@gerardsherin244]

Thanks sal. Very remarkable

[@MikeyBurfordfilms]

By far my favourite cups and balls routine

[@Kraft581]

This isn't cups and balls. Cups and balls is always done with a trio of cups. This is the holy grail for magicians called the chop cup. It's difficult to make perfect but the effect once done is amazing

[@Ram0nAlan]

The double ending got me.

[@NowFunStarts]

1979, mum and dad went dancing, my older brothers went to friends, i watched great TV plus i had access to the drinks cabernet, it was great being 13.

[@cr8070]

das ist einfach wünderschön..ich mag gerne alle ihren tricks...und habe ich Sie immer gemocht..du bist der beste.

[@SuperTed19021]

Can't say I've practically liked him very much but a lot of other people did! Another familiar face on TV has gone but we all have to go sometime. RIP Paul and my condolences to Debbie McGee and friends and family.

[@thoughtfulprofessor4198]

For me he was the greatest magician I’ve ever seen.

[@paul-mj8vl]

Legend loved him

[@shadowslashful]

2:58 "It cant be under cup right?" "Ri--" *W R O N G*

[@wiley8976]

True showmanship

[@shonagordon5342]

lol...lots of love, miss u already xxx

[@brettwilliams7117]

Brilliant 😂

[@davidpenado2264]

lemon on the right pocket and orange on the left pocket it. slight of hand. very good. I love this trick!

[@MCHOKUM]

Paul had a youtube channel before he passed away. His number one piece of advice was never flog a principle. If you you use one method in a routine only use it once.

[@assmane999]

Amazing presentation of a classic

[@Three_Eyed_Willy]

That particular cup is in my collection

[@VinnieBartilucci]

"Now THAT'S magic."

[@singIeservingfriend]

A true talent

[@RevJamesCostello]

Chris is a paid actor.

[@jenmctavish7522]

love that trick xx