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Easy Trick: Cold as Ice

By Wayne Kawamoto, About.com

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You pour some water into a cup. You utter some secret words and when you turn over the cup, all that comes out is a chunk of ice. This one is super easy with the secret and a little setup.

Secret:
The cup contains a sponge that absorbs the water and prevents the water from spilling out when the cup is turned over. The ice is already on top of the sponge and simply falls out.

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