Conjuring Asia

Autorentext
Chris Goto-Jones is Professor of Philosophy and Dean of Humanities at the University of Victoria. He is also a Professorial Research Fellow of SOAS, University of London.

Klappentext
This book charts the history of modern magic across India, China and Japan, analyzing representations in the cultural imagination of the West.

Zusammenfassung
Analyzing the secretive work of magicians, Goto-Jones charts the history of modern stage magic across India, China and Japan, looking at representations of, and encounters with, Asia in the cultural imagination of the West. Utilizing biographies, travelogues and reviews of magical performances, the book explores the relationship between modern magicians and magic.

Inhalt
Introduction: magic in the world; Part I: 1. Modern magic in history and theory; 2. A theory of modern magic; 3. Oriental(ist) magic; Part II: 4. Indian magic and magic in India; 5. Chinese magic and magic in China; 6. Japanese magic and magic in Japan; Conclusion: magic in the world.

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