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100	1		_aBranson, L. H. _q(Lionel Hugh), _d1879-1946
245	1	0	_aIndian Conjuring
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-11-28
508			_aProduced by Sankar Viswanathan and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520			_a"Indian Conjuring" by L. H. Branson is a detailed examination of the art and techniques of Indian magic and juggling, likely written in the early 20th century. This book serves as both an instructional guide and a critical commentary, providing insights into the various tricks performed by Indian conjurers, known as Jadoo-wallahs. The author compares these performances with their Western counterparts, aiming to enlighten readers about the methods behind common tricks and the cultural context of Indian magic. The narrative unfolds through a series of chapters, each dedicated to specific tricks like the Cups and Balls, the Rope Trick, and the Dancing Duck, among others. Branson not only describes the performance and equipment involved but also intricately explains the mechanics behind each trick, revealing how they deceive audiences. He critiques the artistic merits of the Indian conjurer while contrasting them with the more refined techniques of Western magicians, asserting that many Indian tricks are simpler and have not evolved over time. In doing so, Branson aims to uphold the dignity of Western conjuring while providing an educational look at a fascinating cultural tradition in India. The book mixes practical knowledge with cultural observations, making it a unique entry in the genre of magic literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aMagic tricks
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27353
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