Cups and balls — the ancient art of making objects appear and disappear faster than your mates can finish their pints. Evidence of these conjuring shenanigans has been found in the pyramids, proving that magicians have been pulling off this classic trick for thousands of years (and probably making a right mess of it too).
Originally, it was the street conjurers of the East who dazzled audiences with their sleight of hand. They passed their secrets on to the Egyptians, and now we’re left with a legacy that’s been enjoyed in places like: India, Malaysia, Thailand, China, Japan, Sumatra, Greece, and Rome.
According to Henry Ridgely Evans in his work on Cups and Balls Magic, the Romans had a name for these performers: "acetabularri," derived from the Latin word "acetabulum," which means cup (fancy that, eh?).
Now, let’s talk about these Vampire Cups & Balls. With their sleek, glossy black finish, they scream “Vampire, the Greatest Evil of all time” (no garlic required). You can kick things off with a tale about the Black Hole in space, where things vanish and reappear in a different spot — then whip out your cups and start the show!
