Benjamin's Cups and Balls

Variant of "Nesting Petal Boxes" by Gay Merrill Gross. Students fold 3 magical cups that stack to make an attractive vase (with a flower), yet can be disassembled to perform the classic magician's trick "The Cups and Balls", using the flower as a magic wand. No magic skill required; students will be taught both the folding AND the secrets of performance, and provided with all materials to do the trick immediately after class. If there is time and demand, a more advanced flower model will be taught...