Carrington, Hereward: Hindu Magic ©1909 The Annals of Psychical Research, London Hardcover, w/dj, 52 pages ©1913 A.M. Wilson, M.D, Kansas City, MO Softcover, saddle-stitched, 64 pages Hindu Magic Self Taught ©1928 Haldeman-Julius Publications Softcover, saddle-stitched 32 pages |
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A.M. Wilson Edition Image courtesy State Library of Victoria |
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Comments: Illustrated with line drawings. "An expose of
the tricks of the Yogis and Fakirs of India".
"Hindu Magic Self Taught" is a later edition of "Hindu Magic",
reprinted for the Little Blue Book Series (Little Blue Book 1277).
It is not illustrated, and is slightly abridged, omitting
"Voluntary Interment" and slightly shorter text in a few spots.
Contents:
5 Hindu Magic
5 The Mango Tree Trick
19 The Basket Trick
26 The Dry Sands Trick
27 The Coloured Sands Trick
29 The Diving Duck
30 The Jumping Egg
32 The Beans and Scorpion Trick
33 The Basket and Birds Trick
34 The Ball of Cotton Trick
37 The Brass Bowl Trick
38 Snake Charming
41 Voluntary Interment
44 The Rope Trick