A small amount of foaming sugar placed in a cup of coffee will cause the coffee to foam up instantly and overflow the cup.

The best way to set up this trick is to empty out the sugar bowl, leaving just a little bit of sugar in the bottom. Add the packet of foaming sugar and you're all set for the next victim who uses sugar in his coffee.

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