3 SHELLS by TCC - TrickFirst off, we will let the video do the talking. Like the legendary Cups and Balls, the 3 Shell Game has a rich history that can be traced back to the 1670s. Like the infamous 3 Card Monte, this gambling swindle has also long fascinated magicians and has been brought from the streets to the Magician's stage to be performed for entertainment and educational purposes. The 3 Shell Game was initially performed with real walnut shells. More recently,