Any Cup Explanation

The Routine

ANY CUP is a stage mentalism routine built around the human senses.

The performer places four identical, ordinary paper cups on the table.
A volunteer freely decides what drink goes into each cup, in full view of the audience.

Once the drinks are poured, the volunteer is asked to mix the cups as much as they like — eliminating any memory of which drink is in which cup, for both the performer and the audience.

The experiment begins.

Working Through the Senses

The volunteer is invited to choose one of the cups. Only he sees which drink is inside that cup.

Once he chooses a cup and looks inside ,the magician reveals what he is looking at.

This can be for all senses .
There is no fixed order.

Each phase is based on a different human sense:

Sight – The volunteer simply looks at a cup. No touching, no smelling.
Hearing – The cup is gently shaken and the sound is heard.
Smell – The volunteer smells the drink inside the cup.
Touch – Only the outside of the cup is touched.
Taste – The volunteer takes a sip.

In the final phase, several spectators freely pick cups and drink from them — and the performer reveals who drank what.

The Effect

Without asking questions…
Without seeing inside the cups…
Without touching them…

The performer correctly identifies the exact drink chosen each time.

Important Notes for Performers

The order of the senses is completely flexible
Each phase can stand alone or be combined
The presentation frames the effect as human ability, not magic

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How It Works

ANY CUP is a smart mentalism system hidden inside completely ordinary paper cups.

Each cup secretly communicates with a compact receiver worn by the performer, delivering real-time information —
with no visible electronics, no markings, and no contact from the magician during performance.

The system works on two clear layers:

Selection & Hold – the moment a spectator picks up one cup from the table
Tilt & Drink – when the cup is tilted or the spectator takes a sip

You simply receive the information and present it as trained perception and sense-reading.

Everything happens silently in the background.
On stage, the audience sees only pure mentalism.

System Components

1. Receiver

Personal vibration receiver worn by the performer
On / Off button
USB-C charging port
Control button to select vibration strength (1–5), cycling with each press
Information is received through distinct vibration patterns, with no sound and no visual indicators.

2. Cup Transmitters

Miniature transmitters installed inside standard disposable paper cups
Each transmitter has its own On / Off switch
Completely hidden from the audience

Sticker Sheet – Replacement Adhesive for the Chips

The included sticker sheet is intended for the chips themselves.

Each chip you received already comes with double-sided adhesive pre-applied. However, if the adhesive weakens over time with use, you can simply apply a new sticker from the provided sheet to restore full performance.

Dual-Layer Detection System

Layer One – Lift Detection

When all cups are resting on the table
And a spectator lifts one cup from the table

The transmitter in that cup sends a signal to the receiver, allowing immediate identification of the selected cup.

This layer works without tilting or drinking.

Layer Two – Tilt / Drink Detection

When the cup is tilted
Or when the spectator drinks from the cup

The transmitter sends additional information to the receiver, allowing real-time detection of the action.

Timing & Stability System (Internal Timer)

The system includes a built-in timing mechanism:

Approximately 3 seconds of delay between transmissions
A cup must remain stable on the table before a signal can be sent
Minor movement, sliding, or playing with the cup will not trigger transmission

This prevents false signals and ensures reliable operation in live environments.

Multiple Cup Handling

The system supports simultaneous detection of more than one cup
Lifting or drinking from two cups at the same time can be identified
Information is transmitted in a clear vibration sequence

Power & Maintenance

Receiver is rechargeable via USB-C
Transmitter batteries are replaceable
Once a transmitter is removed, the cup is not reused (to avoid leakage or damage)

Technical Summary

Silent wireless system
Lift detection and tilt/drink detection
3-second safety delay between signals
Adjustable vibration levels
No performer contact during routine