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The Doug James Collection...

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Here's the collection removed from the cabinet and stacked on the kitchen counter:

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Back Row: Found 'traditional' cups, RNT2 Super Shibby G2 Street Cups, Andy Comic's, Bazar de Magia combos, Early Morrissey set (1970's), Tannen's Garcia Cups, El Duco Golden Cups, Biro/Johnny Paul cups, & Cheap polished aluminum cups from India

Second Row: RNT2 Mendoza Combos, RNT2 Satin Monti's, RNT2 Stainless Monti's, JP Brass, JP Copper, Brett Sherwood Smooth Copper, RNT2 Foxy 2.5 Aluminum, & James Riser Standard cups

Third Row: Magic Inc. Charlie Miller Cups, TF Phoenix Cups, RNT2 Phoenix II, RNT2 Classic Cups, Jim Sisti Pro Cups (original), JES Squatty cups, MM Paul Faux brass, & FT Stainless 'Solari' Cups

Front Row: Mini Monti polished copper, Cups & Balls Museum Commemorative Cups, JP Chop Cup, Al Wheately Master Chop Cup, Jr., Morriessy Chop cup, Eric Hansen chop cup (tennis ball), Chopped found cup (military artillery casing), Eric Hansen chop cup (golf ball), Bob Knigge Micro Chop Cup (pewter), & Found copper bowl for Benson bowl routine.

Here's the collection unnested:

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Finally, this is a set of found 'Indian style' cups. They are actually small tagine's for serving spices, and I think they make a great set of mini Indian cups. The monkey fists are some that I tied from satin cording over clear glass marbles.

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Profile

Name: Doug James

Resides: Hickory, North Carolina, USA

Occupation: General Manager of a wholesale leather company providing tanned, finished hides to Automotive, Airline, and Furniture Manufacturers.

Years in Magic: More than 20 years. I have been interested in magic since early childhood. My first magic set was called "The Magic Hat" that included a paddle trick, a magic wand, and numerous other such effects all housed in a hard plastic magic hat with a hidden compartment inside. I clearly recall a button on the rim that when pressed would squirt water out the top of the hat...

After tinkering with magic as a child for a couple of years and reading everything I could get my hands on at school and the public library, I walked away from it for many years. In 1990, freshly out of the US Air Force, I met a man who was a photographer by trade and a magic hobbyist. His love of magic and sleight of hand reignited the spark and I was smitten once more.

I caught Cup Fever in 2008 and have thoroughly enjoyed this very specialized field of the magical arts.

First set of real Cups: El Duco Golden Cups. If I recall correctly, I paid $99 for them in 1997 or 98.

Magic Status: Currently a hobbyist. I was a 'semi-pro' for nearly 10 years performing elementary school & Library shows as well as family and kids' shows. Past Local President of SAM Assembly #173 - Art Thompson Top Hat Assembly in Charlotte, NC.

Magic Interests: Close-up, Bizarre, and Magic History. I really enjoy reading biographies of magicians and kindred artists.

Other Interests: I am also a hobbyist painter and enjoy art in nearly any form - paintings, drawings, sculpture, assemblage, collage, etc. In recent years, the majority of my commissioned paintings have been pet portraits.

Thanks Doug!

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Reviews

◦	Cups & Chop Cups
◦	Metal Cups
◦	Copper Plated Cups
◦	Ken Brooke - Harry Stanley Cups
◦	Zenneth Kok Paul Fox Type Cups and Kicker Solid Cup
◦	Copper Cups
◦	Brian Watson Anytime Anywhere Cups
◦	RNT2 Foxy 3 Combo Cups
◦	RNT2 Sisti Working Professionals
◦	Paul Fox Danny Dew Type 2 Copper Cups
◦	Cellini Cups
◦	Rare RNT2 Paul Fox Number 1 of 2 Sets
◦	Original Sisti Professional Cups
◦	RNT2 Paul Fox Copper Cups
◦	Supreme Dumpy Cups
◦	James P Riser Copper Mini's
◦	Don Alan Chop Cup
◦	Mendoza Satin Combos
◦	Ken Brooke Heavy Copper Cups
◦	Foxy 2.5's
◦	Gary Animal Love Cups
◦	Brass Cups
◦	Sherwood Smooth Brass
◦	Vintage Ickle Pickle Mini Brass Cups
◦	Keith Bennett
◦	Aluminium Cups
◦	RNT Julep Chop Cup
◦	Tim Star Bell Shaped Chop Cup
◦	International High Ball Chop Cup
◦	Stainless Steel Cups
◦	Mason Dokkum Nesting Cups
◦	Nickel Cups
◦	Brett Sherwood Nickel Combo Cups & Balls
◦	Tin Cups
◦	19th Century StyleTin Cups
◦	Comparisons
◦	Monti Comparison
◦	Supreme Dumpy Foxy 2.5 & Harry Stanley Comparison
◦	Wooden Cups
◦	Hidden Wren Cocobolo Chop Cup
◦	Competition
◦	Joe Porper Cocobolo Cups
◦	Eric Hansen Chop Cups
◦	Eric Hansen Chechen Goblet
◦	Birch Burl with Black Walnut lip
◦	Chechen with Black Walnut base
◦	Eric Hansen Segmented Chop Cup
◦	Shamans Cups
◦	Fantasma Buddha Chop Cup
◦	Other Cups
◦	Delrin
◦	White Beauties
◦	Plastic
◦	The Tennis Chop Cup
◦	Papier Mache
◦	Other
◦	Jiggernaut
◦	3 Shell Game
◦	Metal Sets
◦	School for Scoundrels Antique Copper Shells
◦	Deluxe Pewter 3 Shell Game
◦	Walnut Shells
◦	Balls
◦	Working Balls
◦	Crochet
◦	RNT2 1 3/8 Inch Parakeet Chopped Set
◦	Monkey Fist
◦	The Ambitious Card (Regular)
◦	Other Loads
◦	Fab Fruit
◦	Wands
◦	Wooden Wands
◦	Wooden One Piece Wands
◦	Eric Hansen Cocobolo & Zebra Wood Wand
◦	Tabman Walnut Street Wand
◦	Eric Hansen Holly & Ziricote Glitter Wood Wand
◦	WoodenTwo Piece Wands
◦	Andy Hurst 2 Part Wooden Magnetic Wand
◦	Gareth Gwatkin 2 Piece Wand
◦	Metal Wands
◦	Metal One Piece Wands
◦	Mercury Wand
◦	Wood and Metal
◦	Wood and Metal One Piece
◦	Wood and Metal 2 Piece
◦	Moonlight Magic Mun Ebony Convertible Wand
◦	Other Wands
◦	RNT2 Delrin Wand
◦	Books & Routines
◦	Fun Shop Cups and Balls
◦	Anytime Anywhere Cups & Balls Book
◦	DVD's
◦	Anytime Anywhere Cups & Balls DVD
◦	E-Books
◦	Fun Shop Cups and Balls e-book
◦	Working Surfaces
◦	Tables
◦	Wooden Tables
◦	Close Up Mats
◦	Pattrick Przysiecki Custom Close Up Mat
◦	Portable Working Surfaces
◦	Hopper - Five of Hearts
◦	Miscellaneous
◦	Fab Fruit Common Cup Comparison
◦	Su Jayne Devine Cups & BallsTypeography Picture Gift
◦	Mechanical Devices
◦	Vernet Invisible Hand

Articles

◦	Instant Patina Part 1
◦	Instant Patina Part 2
◦	Cups and Balls Housekeeping
◦	Paint it On

News

◦	Gary Animal Love Cups Reviewed
◦	Su Jayne Devine Cups & Balls Typeography Gift Picture Reviewed
◦	Keith Bennett Cups
◦	19th Century StyleTin Cups Review
◦	Instant Patina Article Courtesy of Bruce Smith
◦	Instant Patina Article Part 2 Courtesy of Bruce Smith
◦	International Magic High Ball Chop Cup
◦	Ken Brooke Harry Stanley
◦	Five of Hearts Hopper
◦	The Invisible Hand
◦	Custom Mat
◦	Sherwood nickel combo set
◦	Hidden Wren Chop Cup
◦	Hidden Wren 2 Piece Wand
◦	Foxy 3 Combo Cups by RNT2
◦	Added RNT Julep Chop Cup Guest Review
◦	Added Michael Ammar Fab Fruit Common Cup Comparison
◦	Eric Hansen Chechen Goblet reviewed
◦	Porper Cocobolo Cups and Wand Set
◦	Johnson Brass Wand Review
◦	Copy of Johnson Brass Wand Review
◦	Joe Porper Cocobolo Cups and Wand
◦	Joe Porper Cocobolo Cups & Wand
◦	Guest Review and profile Doug James
◦	RNT2 Parakeet Chop Cup Balls Reviewed
◦	Bespoke Leather Buskers Pouch 1 Only!
◦	Fantasma Buddha Chop Cup Review
◦	Pewter Deluxe 3 Shell Game Reviewed
◦	Mun Ebony Convertable Wand
◦	Mason Dokkum Nesting Cups Review
◦	Zenneth Kok eBay Copper Paul Fox PF Cups Reviewed
◦	jiggernaut reviewed
◦	Guest Review Paul Fox Danny Dew Type 2 Copper Cups
◦	Your Cups Collection - Brian Watson
◦	Guest Review Cellini Copper Cups
◦	Rare RNT2 Paul Fox Mirror Polished and Clear Coated
◦	Sisti Professional Cups
◦	Another Eric Hansen Wand Review Added
◦	Guest Review RNT2 Paul Fox Copper Cups
◦	Shaman Cups Review Added
◦	New Guest Reviewer - Tom Fenton
◦	Stephane Bourgoin Tennis Ball Chop Cup
◦	Supreme Dumpy Cups Reviewed
◦	Ickle Pickle Vintage Mini Brass
◦	Tabman Walnut Street Wand Reviewed
◦	Cups and Balls Evening Birmingham UK
◦	Bruce Smith Monti Comparison
◦	Pascaline Danis Final Load Balls Reviewed
◦	New Guest Reviewer
◦	Your Cups Collection - Jeremy Bessette
◦	Removing Patina From Copper Cups
◦	James P Riser Mini Copper Cups
◦	Another Guest Review!
◦	Eric Hansen 6 Piece Segmented Chop Cup Review Added...
◦	Andre Limantara Your Cups Page
◦	Tim Star Chop Cup Review
◦	Eric Hansen Custom Wand Reviewed
◦	Fun Shop Cups and Balls Review
◦	Guest Review!
◦	New Collection Added - Bruce Smith
◦	New Collection Added - Tom Fenton
◦	New Collection Added - David VanVranken
◦	Your Cup Collections!
◦	Ken Brooke Cups Review Added
◦	Amazing package deal...
◦	Eric Hansen Chop Cup Reviews
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