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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.
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Dr Peter Lamont is a Research Fellow at the University of Edinburgh, working on the history, theory and performance of magic. He is an award-winning magician and a former President of the Edinburgh Magic Circle. He has performed and lectured in several countries across the world. This is his first book for a popular readership.
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Condition: Very Good. : Descubre la fascinante historia detrás del truco de la cuerda india, un engaño espectacular que se convirtió en leyenda. Peter Lamont explora cómo este truco, originado en un periódico de Chicago en 1890, se propagó por todo el mundo, alimentado por la fascinación victoriana por lo oriental y la magia. A través de una investigación exhaustiva, Lamont revela cómo la gente creyó en esta ilusión a pesar de su imposibilidad lógica, mostrando cómo las leyendas pueden perpetuarse a través del tiempo y la sociedad. EAN: 9780349118246 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Historia|Entretenimiento Título: The Rise of the Indian Rope Trick Autor: Peter Lamont Editorial: Abacus Idioma: en Páginas: 288 Formato: tapa blanda. Seller Inventory # Happ-2025-02-07-d88894db
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