Zubrzycki, John
Empire of Enchantment
- ISBN 13:
- 9781849049443
- author:
- Zubrzycki, John
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.66 kg
- Genre:
- History, Asia, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
India's association with magicians stretches back thousands of years. Conjurors and illusionists captivated the courts of Hindu maharajas and Mughal emperors, while Western magicians later adopted Indian attire, tricks, and stage names. This book tells the story of how Indian magic evolved from a realm associated with the gods to become part of daily ritual and popular entertainment worldwide. It recounts tales of levitating Brahmins, resurrections, prophesying monkeys, and other remarkable feats, vividly charting Indian magic's journey from street performances to the stage. The result is an extraordinary narrative that explores the epic transformation of Indian magic over time.
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