INDIAN CUPS & BALLS Reviving the dying art   Shankar Junior had the privilege of learning The Indian Cups and Balls from a traditional magician. The act was being performed by Prof. Vazhakunnam, a veteran magician from the South Indian State of Kerala. Shankar learnt the act from one of the students of Vazhakunnam - Nanu. After learning the act in a traditional manner, Shankar Junior, with the direction of Mahadevananda modified it to his personal style and came out with his current version of - The Traditional Indian Cups & Balls.   This act of his was first performed overseas at the FISM International Magicians Competition 1991 at Switzerland for which he won the International Award.   His act was highly appreciated all over. He was invited byMagician/Producer John Fisher to London to feature in the Thames Television show - "Magic Comedy Hour".   In the later years, Shankar Junior performed the act in all the International Convention he participated including - Leewarden 1996, Los Angeles 1998, FISM 2003.   He also performed the act at the prestigious London Magic Circle in 1991 and 2003.   Magician Michael Ammar featured a write-up about Shankar Junior and his act in his book "The Complete Cups & Balls"   Magician Rene Lavand also had mentioned about Shankar's performance in his book "Mysteries of Life". To read the extracts - Click Here   Shankar Junior gifted his personal set of the Indian Cups and Balls to the International Magic Museum at the London Magic Circle on 4th August 2003.   All the cups used by Shankar Junior are made of coconut shells, designed and manufactured by Mr. Ganesh Raj P. G. They are 100% handcrafted.   Mr. Ganesh hails from Katukukke, a small village in Kerala State. He masters in handicrafts created out of coconut shells. To know more about him, Click Here