Hindu Magic: An Expose of the Tricks of the Yogis and Fakirs of India

Name: Hindu Magic: An Expose of the Tricks of the Yogis and Fakirs of India
Author: Hereward Carrington

By Hereward Carrington

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The author investigates the public performances of Indian fakirs and yogis, describing common feats—mango-tree growth, basket and coloured-sands effects, diving duck, rope tricks, levitation, snake charming, and voluntary interment—and then explains practical methods that produce those effects. Each feat is presented as witnessed, followed by detailed, technique-oriented explanations invoking sleight of hand, concealed apparatus, prepared props, and natural properties of materials. The tone is skeptical and demonstrative, aiming to show how ostensible supernatural phenomena can be replicated by ordinary conjuring and physical means.

About the Author

Hereward Carrington

Hereward Carrington was a British author and researcher known for his work in the fields of psychical research and alternative health. He contributed significantly to the understanding of paranormal phenomena, as evidenced by his notable book "The Problems of Psychical Research," which explores experiments and theories related to the supernormal. Carrington also delved into dietary practices, advocating for a natural diet based on fruits and nuts in his work "The Natural Food of Man." Additionally, he examined the mystical practices of India in "Hindu Magic: An Expose of the Tricks of the Yogis and Fakirs of India." His diverse writings reflect a keen interest in both the scientific and the esoteric.