Venue: Village Roadshow Theatre , State Library of Victoria
Presenters: Rahman Shah, John Zubrzycki
Join the Australia India Institute and the Festival of India in welcoming three of India’s renowned street magicians in a one of a kind performance. This hybrid public lecture and performance event will give you insight into the background and history of Indian street magic and its evolution over time. Following a short introduction you will be treated to a 30min magic performance which will be followed by a question and answer session.
Rahman Shah is a street magician who brings alive the ancient tradition of 'majak' (magic) from India which used to involve a travelling group of artists and performers interacting with audiences and creating a bond of mythology and culture in their wake. Rahman, who performs along with his two aides, has a repertoire of tricks involving interactive and participatory magic which are immensely popular.
Introduction by John Zubrzycki
In May 1853, the first troupe of Indian jugglers arrived in Melbourne after a successful tour of Victoria's Gold Fields. Newspapers described them as the ‘soothsayers of India’--their astonishing feats of sword swallowing, bullet catching, fire breathing and balancing were ‘impossible to explain’. Since then, magic has maintained its power to mystify and amaze. Conjurers and illusionists from India and Australia have entertained audiences, swapped secrets and taught each other tricks. Researcher and author John Zubrzycki will present the largely untold story of how magic left an indelible mark on the popular culture of both countries.
from
https://events.unimelb.edu.au/events/7391-jadoo-street-magic-from-india-performance-and-public-lecture
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