… [3] To start the flow, the hole at the top is uncovered to allow air into the chamber, equalizing the pressure on the top and bottom. The magician tips the bottle and pours out a glass of that drink. [14] Other versions may use various simple chemistry to produce the colors. In spite of Hoffman's attempts to protect the act, or perhaps because of it, this is now the basis for the simplest version, the Magic Tea Kettle. [5], Many acts added two flourishes. There is a sponge attached to the bottom of the cup. In this episode of How To Magic, Evan Era from EvanEraTV shows 10 Amazing Magic Tricks Revealed! [1] In this version, a barrel can produce three different drinks on command. This was actually a cut line along the bottom of the "bottle" which could be pulled apart by applying a little effort. Benedict then starts to slowly take his hand away from underneath the bottle. The audience will now see the pen which was invisible before because of the weight. During the temperance movement it became The Obliging Tea Kettle, and the modern Magic Tea Kettle remains a common prop available at most magic stores. Phillippe used a variety of this trick between 1836 and 1838. [2], When Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin of Paris arrived in London to perform, he found that almost all of his répertoire was being performed by Compars Herrmann at the Théâtre Royal. This not only helped the illusion (until lifted to the lips) but also reduced the cost of performing the act if the glasses were handed out. At the end of the performance the bottle is broken open to reveal various objects. This version uses small beads of colouring that are dropped into the cup, preferably during the pour, and the container itself holds water. But how did the water disappear from the cup? He can also drink out of the water. It dates to the 17th century and has since inspired many variations; well known examples include Any Drink Called For, The Bar Act, Satan's Barman, and Think-a-Drink. All he used to perform the trick was a simple bottle of water. [2] In 1849 he toured North America, where it was quickly copied. It dates to the 17th century and has since inspired many variations; well known examples include Any Drink Called For, The Bar Act, Satan's Barman, and Think-a-Drink. [6], Charles Hoffman, known as "Think-a-Drink Hoffman", performed one of the best known examples as a vaudeville act. Nevertheless, most variations do include a similar finger hole to allow the magician to control the flow and create various pouring effects like streams of water that start and stop mid-pour. Today the trick is normally performed for children, although some stand-up shows retain a variation. The cup was prepared in advance too. To great surprise of everyone, the water still stays inside the bottle, even though the bottle is open and turned upside down! On The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, English actor Benedict Cumberbatch performed a simple but impressive magic trick which amazed both Jimmy and the audience. [9] The internal area is divided into sections and each one empties into a tube that ends just short of the neck. The tube is 100% completely empty! This has been used as a standard piece of precedent when discussing intellectual rights to magic methods.[8]. Hocus Pocus Junior is a collection work, so the trick must be even older, but no earlier references are known. But when Benedict squeezes the bottle, the pressure is too strong and the cellophane falls off, letting the water out. Robert-Houdin's popular autobiography tipped the balance in his favour; physicists using the bottle to demonstrate hydrostatics were soon referring to it as the "Robert-Houdin bottle". Scribner's describes one version by "Senior Patrizio" where the performer is able to pour beer for everyone in the hall, along with a failed attempt by another would-be magician who changed this to champagne and ended up drenched head to toe. David Devant, "Secrets of My Magic", Hutchinson, 1936, p. 119. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Inexhaustible_bottle&oldid=969701815, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 26 July 2020, at 22:59. [4], John Henry Anderson, the "Wizard of the North", had begun using the act while performing in Europe. During Prohibition, he would produce alcoholic drinks at private shows, and became known as "The Highest Paid Bartender in the World". By the late-18th century the trick was so well known that in 1780, John Theophilus Desaguliers used the trick to demonstrate hydrostatics. These variations are simple to distinguish because the fluid coming out of the bottle is always the same color (normally clear), while the original method actually has different fluids inside. A slight variation is the Magic Funnel. Unable to travel up the tubes into the bladders, it falls into the space between them and can be emptied back out the same way. The magician pours a small amount of liquid through the funnel as normal, but it continues to pour when they lift their finger from a hole on the handle.[11]. [5], Magicians looking to re-invigorate what was then a widely performed and well understood trick started to make modifications. One was to rinse the bottle with water at the start of the act, which is accomplished simply by covering all of the holes and pouring water into the mouth. The trick was next seen in London in 1835 by "Falck of Koenigsberg"'s "Infernal Bottle". [5] For very large audiences, sleight of hand can be used to switch bottles during the act; Modern Magic suggests doing this while calling for more glasses to be brought onstage. A slight variation on the theme is the Magic Funnel, which uses a two-walled funnel holding liquid between the walls. Harry Houdini found another early mention from 1707, and another in 1712 when part of the "famous water-works of the late ingenious Mr. Henry Winstanly" were demonstrated by his wife. Sadly, Benedict Cumberbatch has no actual magic powers. Most acts also included an ending where the bottle was broken open. Most variations used what appeared to be a bottle but was actually a tin container japanned (lacquered) green to appear like glass. Kettles became a common variety of the act, and are widely used today. Pascal's law states that any pressure applied at any point in a continuous fluid is applied equally throughout the fluid. All he used to perform the trick was a simple bottle of water. The difference in pressure from ambient atmospheric at the spigot to the partial vacuum at the top of the liquid counteracts the force of gravity and the flow stops. Benedict then shows that he can squeeze the bottle and make a bit of water drip out. On the count of 3, flip bag the pen in your hand and shake the bottle. The Inexhaustible Bottle is a classic magic trick performed by stage magicians. Did he just brake the laws of physics? Not so fast! In a landmark 1943 ruling, the Supreme Court of Florida agreed that Hoffman held the trademark rights to the name "Think-a-Drink", but that the act itself was not entitled to protection. How To Do Amazing Magic Tricks! [1], The original "any drink" methods using bottles were similar to Hocus Pocus, simply on a smaller scale. [15], The inexhaustible bottle is a simple demonstration of hydrostatics, specifically Pascal's law. If you want to find out, first watch the video of the performance, and then read the explanation below. The Inexhaustible Bottle is a classic magic trick performed by stage magicians. For example, if you squeeze the top of a disposable water bottle, the entire bottle inflates evenly. When the bottle is turned upside-down, the cellophane is strong enough to hold it in. Because the trick in this case takes place in the cups, not the kettle, there is no real need to control the flow. Cumberbatch acted surprised when Jimmy asked him to perform the trick, but he knew in advance that he will do the trick on the show, and he was able to prepare for it.
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