If you've not heard of it before, we'd like to introduce to you 'Cheppum Panthum'; the traditional Hindu Cups routine indigenous to Kerala, India. One of the best kept secrets in magic and one that you can now learn and perform.
Whether you're a fan of the traditional style cups and balls or not, we're sure you're going to love Cheppum Panthum. Includes exquisite 100% hand-made cups and wand, made from the highest quality materials in rural southern India and this is the first time the correct tools for performing Cheppum Panthum are being offered with all the work is being accurately and thoroughly explained.
So what exactly is Cheppum Panthum? In short, it is an ancient Indian traditional style of performing the cups and balls that very few eyes have ever seen. This traditional style is considered truly indigenous to Kerala, India, where it is known as Cheppum Panthum, or The Hindu Cups.
One of the best kept secrets in magic for hundreds, perhaps thousands of years. These traditional methods used in performing Cheppum Panthum have been taught only through the oral tradition, handed down from mentor to disciple and conserved under a strict vow of secrecy. Stringent adherence to secrecy and the lack of any written records has caused this traditional Hindu version of performing the cups and balls to languish in obscurity. It truly has become a lost art.
This is the first time the correct tools for performing Cheppum Panthum are being offered and all the work is being accurately and thoroughly explained.
Made from matched sets of select coconuts, they are incredibly durable and will last a lifetime. With an ancient distressed and primitive look, as though they were made a thousand years ago. With a delicately balanced feel, they produce a wonderful sound, while their technical functionality makes them very easy to manipulate. The wand is also crafted from coconut wood, easy to manipulate, is well balanced and just the right length.
Remember, this is the first time the work is being comprehensively explained in print, and the aim in writing this book is to teach the fundamentals needed to perform Cheppum Panthum in its traditional form so as to revive this beautiful ancient art form. There are many ingenious moves only used in Cheppum Panthum and nowhere else. Detailed explanations are described of all the basic moves accompanied by many photos. It will teach you everything you will need to know so you can begin expertly performing Cheppum Panthum.
There is also a section on how to create the perfect ball; this is an art in itself. In addition it will also teach you a fascinating routine containing all of the fundamental sleights. So as to preserve this magical piece in its original form and to keep a historic record, also included is all of the original patter in its classical Southern Dravidian language, accompanied with pronunciation spelling to assist you in pronouncing the words correctly. (Also included is their translation in English so you know what you are actually saying.)
- Traditional Cheppum Panthum routine explained
- Includes hand-made cups and wand
- Perform completely surrounded
- Learn some of magic's best kept secrets
- Limited stock - get yours now to avoid disappointment
It is now going to be your turn to master, guard and conserve this ancient tradition. Remember "the way a trick works is a commodity" so please keep this knowledge as secretive as possible. Most of all have fun!
The instructions are included in PDF format.