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

"Hindu Magic: An Expose of the Tricks of the Yogis and Fakirs of India" by Hereward Carrington is a scientific publication written early in the 1900s that breaks down the stunts and illusions from Indian yogis and fakirs. The author looks at famous tricks, like growing a mango tree out of nowhere and making people disappear in baskets, and explains how they're really done. Carrington focuses on how these aren't miracles, but clever tricks using hidden props, sneaky moves, and playing on what people expect to see, pushing readers to think critically instead of jumping to supernatural conclusions.