I think I already answered it. Let me try again. I believe you could use a plastic bottle, so long as the walls are thick enough and not brittle flimsy plastic, HOWEVER I can't say for sure because I don't own this trick, nor do I perform it. I only know the method.
I did a quick google search and in under three minutes I found a review that says the following about the DVD:
You'll get some ideas on using plastic water bottles as well as multiple variations and performance/presentational ideas.
So I'd reason to say that yes, it does work with some plastic bottles.