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