Author: Peter LamontPublisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 9781560256618
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Explores one of the most successful hoaxes of all time from the mystical East, and why people were so easily fooled.
The Rise of the Indian Rope Trick
Author: Peter LamontPublisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 9781560256618
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Explores one of the most successful hoaxes of all time from the mystical East, and why people were so easily fooled.
The Rise of the Indian Rope Trick
Author: Peter LamontPublisher: Abacus Software
ISBN: 9780349118246
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 263
Book Description
We assume that the Indian rope trick is a piece of ancient Hindu magic. But think again: it is actually the product of a hoax which appeared in the Chicago Tribune in 1890. This wonderfully researched, playfully written book takes us on a journey through Victorian society where we discover the interest in magic of Charles Dickens; Alfred Russell Wallace; Edward, Prince of Wales; Lord Northbrook and Charles Darwin. We learn how in an age of reason the British came to love all things Oriental and how the legend of the rope trick came to be perpetuated throughout the 20th century as fanatical public figures and aristocrats went to India in search of it and returned claiming to have seen it being performed. This is a charming history book filled with colourful characters, known and unknown, all of whom pursued an obsession. Some were respected members of society, some were incredibly eccentric and utterly deluded. It is set against the background of Victorian society and shows how the writing of history itself can perpetuate myths and legends.
The Rise of the Indian Rope Trick
Author: Peter LamontPublisher: Little Brown GBR
ISBN: 9780316724302
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
It is the greatest legend of the Orient. A rope is thrown into the air and rises into the sky until it is completely vertical. A boy then climbs the rope, higher and higher. There, in broad daylight and surrounded by spectators, the boy disappears. In this book th3e author reveals the truth behind this remarkable legend. The Indian rope trick isn't Indian, it doesn't involve a rope, and it isn't a trick. The author describes how a simple hoax grew into the world's most famous mystery, assisted on its way by those in search of fame and fortune, and by others whose aim was to destroy it in defence of the West.
The Rise of the Indian Rope Trick
Author: Peter LamontPublisher:
ISBN: 9781422351185
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 263
Book Description
A fascinating & authoritative investigation into the world's greatest mystery. It has been consistently voted one of the world's top ten tricks. For years it has been thought of as an ancient piece of authentic Indian magic. But the thing about the Indian rope trick is that it isn't Indian, it doesn't involve a rope, & it isn't a trick. In this remarkable & acclaimed book, Peter Lamont traces the roots of a spectacular hoax to reveal just how it became the world's most famous mystery. Lamont's historical detective work shows that the truth here is more bizarre than even the most outlandish fiction. A riveting yarn, full of quirky stories & wisdom about our need for mystery. The truth here is more bizarre than even the most outlandish fiction.Ó Illustrations.
Rise of Indian Rope Trick B Pbp How a Spectacular Hoax Became History
Author: Peter LamontPublisher:
ISBN: 9784444419246
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Secret History of Magic
Author: Peter LamontPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1524704458
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
Pull back the curtain on the real history of magic – and discover why magic really matters If you read a standard history of magic, you learn that it begins in ancient Egypt, with the resurrection of a goose in front of the Pharaoh. You discover how magicians were tortured and killed during the age of witchcraft. You are told how conjuring tricks were used to quell rebellious colonial natives. The history of magic is full of such stories, which turn out not to be true. Behind the smoke and mirrors, however, lies the real story of magic. It is a history of people from humble roots, who made and lost fortunes, and who deceived kings and queens. In order to survive, they concealed many secrets, yet they revealed some and they stole others. They engaged in deception, exposure, and betrayal, in a quest to make the impossible happen. They managed to survive in a world in which a series of technological wonders appeared, which previous generations would have considered magical. Even today, when we now take the most sophisticated technology for granted, we can still be astonished by tricks that were performed hundreds of years ago. The Secret History of Magic reveals how this was done. It is about why magic matters in a world that no longer seems to have a place for it, but which desperately needs a sense of wonder.
Rise of Indian Rope Trick Hb B Cl
Author: Peter LamontPublisher:
ISBN: 9780356237282
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Magic in Theory
Author: Peter LamontPublisher: Univ of Hertfordshire Press
ISBN: 1902806506
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
A useful manual for any magician or curious spectator who wonders why the tricks seem so real, this guide examines the psychological aspects of a magician’s work. Exploring the ways in which human psychology plays into the methods of conjuring rather than focusing on the individual tricks alone, this explanation of the general principles of magic includes chapters on the use of misdirection, sleight of hand, and reconstruction, provides a better understanding of this ancient art, and offers a section on psychics that warns of their deceptive magic skills.
Empire of Enchantment
Author: John ZubrzyckiPublisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0190914394
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
"How Indian magic descended from the realm of the gods to become a popular amusement for the masses around the globe"--Provided by publisher.
Jadoowallahs, Jugglers and Jinns
Author: John ZubrzyckiPublisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 1529009820
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 510
Book Description
India’s association with magic goes back thousands of years – from the seals of Mohenjodaro that depicted sorcerers and yogis, to the jugglers and acrobats that dazzled spectators at the courts of Hindu maharajas and Mughal emperors. Tales were told of ropes being thrown up in the air, strong enough for a boy to climb; of fakirs being buried alive for months and brought back to life; and of sanperas charming deadly cobras with their flutes. In the early nineteenth century, touring Indian magicians mesmerized audiences abroad, prompting generations of Western illusionists to emulate them. Jadoowallahs, Jugglers and Jinns: A Magical History of India tells the story of how Indian magic descended from the domain of the gods to become part of daily ritual and popular entertainment, and its transformation from the street to the stage culminating with the rise of the great P. C. Sorcar Sr. Drawing on ancient religious texts, colonial records, newspaper reports, journals and memoirs of Western and Indian magicians, John Zubrzycki offers us a vibrant narrative on Indian magic from ancient times to the present day.