 |
3 sheet magic vintage advertising
poster for the famous Indian magician P. C. Sorcar (Protul Chandra Sorcar) and his "Mysteries of India" show. Often called the "Maharaja of Magic" or "The Emperor of Magic" (Jadusamrat), Sorcar was a globally renowned illusionist who brought Indian magic to the world stage in the mid-20th century.
Key Details
Magician: P. C. Sorcar (Senior), born Protul Chandra Sorcar.
Show Name: "Mysteries of India" (also known as "Indrajal").
Era: The poster is estimated to be from the 1940s or 1950s, a period when he was internationally active.
Significance: Sorcar was celebrated for his elaborate stage sets, flamboyant costumes (like the plumed turban seen in the portrait), and grand illusions, including the famous buzz saw trick that caused a sensation on BBC television in 1956. He died in 1971 while on tour in Japan.
Lithographer: Aspy Litho Works, Madras, as indicated on the bottom left of the poster. |
|
|
