Michael Kaminskas - The King Of The Cups Showcases Some AWESOME Sleight Of Hand | Talk Magic Podcast With Craig Petty #49

Episode 49,   May 21, 2021, 12:00 PM

An inventor and a creator of world-class magic with many instructional books, DVD's and effects on the market, Michael is known for his impeccable sleight-of-hand and smooth performance style. Dubbed "King of the Cups" by the late Mike Rogers, Michael has created both new and novel approaches to this classic as well as being the creator and manufacturer of the finest cups and balls sets and chop cups in the world.
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An inventor and a creator of world-class magic with many instructional books, DVD's and effects on the market, Michael is known for his impeccable sleight-of-hand and smooth performance style.  Dubbed "King of the Cups" by the late Mike Rogers,   Michael has created both new and novel approaches to this classic as well as being the creator and manufacturer of the finest cups and balls sets and chop cups in the world. 
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For those of you not familiar with Michael's work, he is an author, creator, performer and consultant.  He regularly works for many fortune 500 companies weaving magic into their presentations and hospitality suites.  Internationally recognized as one of the top sleight-of-hand artists in the world today, Michael Kaminskas is a thinker, creator and innovator of magic.  The author of several best selling books  for the professional magician, Michael's work has been featured in nearly every trade publication - including a coveted Cover and feature story for the Society of American Magicians - the oldest magic organization on the planet. 
 
Michael earned his PhD in magic at the prestigious FFFF invitation only gathering.  A member of the Magic Circle in London, England, Michael was accepted as A.I.M.C. with Silver Star designation.  Since the release of his first instructional book in 1994, Michael has lectured extensively for his peers throughout the world from conventions to various group and club meetings to the Magic Circle in London and the World Famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California where he is also a regular performer.

There's no hiding the lifetime of experience when watching Michael work his craft --  he is a unique blend of motivator, speaker, humorist  and trickster.  His award winning magic has been seen by a myriad of clients including celebrities, political figures, and major corporations across the globe and featured on the CBS, NBC, FOX and BET television networks.  ​It's no wonder that Michael's talents are always in high demand. 

In this interview Michael talks about his career including all the highs and the lows.  He talks about getting into magic and becoming a creator.  He also showcases some amazing magic with coins, cards and of course cups and balls.