Dice Stacking, any tips? and Pen spinning?

Question

I have recently seen some ice stacking videos, and I wish to join in on this palooza. Anyway, I got some dice (8 total, blue and red).

My problem is I can't find any cups. Now I haven't stacked before (the cup stacking ,.aka. the pyramid cups) But I believe most of the people I have seen are using those, but Im not sure.

If anyone does this I'd love to get some tips for beginners, thanks!

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Part 2

Pen Spinning. I cna pertly do this one, but im unsure if spinning a pen around my thumb and back into my hand is technically pen spinning.. well i guess it is, but w/e.

Again, any tips on type sof pens ( I just use my Pilot G-2 pen or a smooth aluminum pen) I am unsure of any special pen type that helps for certain things.. But agian, tips are very welcomed.

Thanks again!

These might help try and explain what IM talking about:
Dice Stacking:
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=fischi86

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=denyoo06

Pen Spinning:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1q7s4E94-No

Answer 1

For some reason most questions about tricks do not get answers here.
I am afraid that this is not the best part of the site to ask. Try general questions if you can not find a better sub-section.

About cups, have you tried the cheap stores in your town?
The most amazing things end up there, and you can afford to buy them just for the fun of trying.

(And have you tried google and alike for info, you can find most info that way.

Answer 2

As far as cup-stacking goes, I've seen what you're talking
about - there are actually competitions for this.

Try some toy stores in your area (KB Toys, Toys R Us, etc.)
I've seen cup-stacking kits in one of these shops.

There may even be some other stackable games / accessories available as well.