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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
TopicP.C. Sorcar

Topic: P.C. Sorcar

Remembering PC Sorcar, the magician whose rope tricks and ‘Indrajaal’ hypnotised the West

Sorcar’s shows were not just about the mastery of illusory magic, they were a proud reflection of India, the then mystical land.

A magical insight into the world of Indian jadoo

John Zubrzycki’s Jadoowallahs, Jugglers and Jinns is meticulously researched and crisply narrated, and will charm magic aficionados and lay readers alike.

On Camera

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