Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Indian reservations
Languages : en
Pages : 4
Book Description
The Hindu Rope Trick
Author: 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: 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.
Abbott's Encyclopedia of Rope Tricks for Magicians
Author: Stewart JamesPublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486156559
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 413
Book Description
Legendary encyclopedia for magicians contains over 150 tricks: Loop the Loop, Jamison's Severed Rope, The Tarbell Rope Mystery, The Encore Rope Trick, Eddie Clever’s Triple Cut Routine, Bachelor's Needle and many more. Step-by-step instructions and over 500 illustrations show you how to master these dazzling feats.
Self-Working Rope Magic
Author: Karl FulvesPublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486156648
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
From one of today's foremost experts: a guidebook with clear instructions and over 400 step-by-step illustrations that show readers how to perform 70 of the best, easiest-to-master, most entertaining rope tricks ever created.
The Indian rope trick
Author: H. L. VarmaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Magic tricks
Languages : fr
Pages : 186
Book Description
Rise of Indian Rope Trick B Pbp How a Spectacular Hoax Became History
Author: Peter LamontPublisher:
ISBN: 9784444419246
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
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.
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.
Net of Magic
Author: Lee SiegelPublisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226756874
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 469
Book Description
"Scholar and magician, Siegel uncovers the age-old practices of magic in sacred rites and rituals and unveils the contemporary world of Indian magic of street and stage entertainers. Siegel's journeys take him from ancient Sanskrit texts to the slums of New Dehli as he explores India's remarkable magical tradition." --Publisher's description.