Matilda Magic Cup

The Magic Cup

This cup has been, by far, my favorite prop to design and build. Combining my passion for 3D printing and custom design, I created the entire concept from scratch to bring one of the show's most iconic special effects to life.

• The Illusion: During the famous classroom scene, Matilda appears to make the cup Fly right off the desk using her telekinetic powers. In reality, the trick is seamlessly controlled off-stage by a stagehand using a miniature remote-controlled chassis hidden inside a custom cavity within the cup.

• The Engineering: While originally printed in rigid plastic, the cup is now 3D printed using a specialized TPU rubber. This flexible, high-durability material ensures the cup can easily take a hit and survive the impact when it is intentionally driven completely off the desk night after night.

• Global Reach: A true testament to its success, this custom-engineered prop has now been featured in over 100 productions both nationally and internationally!