Hybrid Cup

From the makers of the finest close-up pads comes the finest chop cups!

In 2020, we partnered with Vorst & Bosch to offer what we believe are the finest close-up pads in magic. Now, they've applied that same quality and obsessive attention to detail to another classic of magic: The Chop Cup.

The Hybrid Cup is a premium, modular Chop Cup designed to adapt to your style and evolve alongside your magic.

Choose between a base made from a heavier stainless steel or a lightweight aluminium. Then, customize the look of your cup by picking one of the sixteen different outer sleeves. Can’t decide? No worries. You can choose as many as you like! The sleeves can be easily swapped out, allowing you to match your cup to your performance. Even the magnet strength is customizable, thanks to the three included shim sets.

But here's the best part: It can be a Chop Cup, a Slot Cup, or a Rattle Cup. It can do whatever you need it to.

V&B Protective Case

Included with your cup is a custom protective case designed by Vorst & Bosch. Made from a scratch-resistant, lightweight metal, it is designed to keep your cup safe from dents, scratches, and dirt during travel.

Ordering Your Cup

Your Hybrid Cup includes a base, your choice of outer sleeve, a set of magnetic shims, a carrying case, as well as two small balls (with a baseball design) and a matching large ball for your final load. Extra sleeves can be purchased separately.

Looking for a full set of Cups and Balls? Simply select the "Set of Three" option at checkout.

A Cup That Grows With You.

The Hybrid Cup is designed to last a lifetime and grow alongside you. Vorst & Bosch plans to create add-ons, giving the cup unparalleled flexibility. The first of these add-ons is already available: The Solid Cup.

What if you could end by showing the cup was never a cup at all, and was a solid block of metal the whole time? This astonishing finale has been used by masters of magic like John Mendoza, Shigeo Takagi, and Shawn Farquhar. Weighing an impressive 2.5 kg, Vorst & Bosch's version is among the heaviest ever produced and creates a truly unforgettable ending.

Who are Vorst & Bosch?

The Bosch family has been designing and producing high-quality, handcrafted furniture for over thirty years. Their work has appeared in the homes of some of the most influential names in Europe, including the Dutch and British Royal Families.

One of the great joys of working with the Bosch family has been watching how they work. Perfection is everything to them. Like their pads, every single cup is made in the Netherlands with intense care and attention to detail.

Each Hybrid Cup is precision made to order. Wait times depend on demand but usually, cups ship within six to eight weeks from the order being placed.