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P.C. Sorcar, Junior, Born 1946

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: Born 1946

Biography

Prodip Chandra Sorcar aka P. C. Sorcar Junior is an Indian magician born on 31 July 1946. He is the second son of Indian magician Protul Chandra Sorcar aka P. C. Sorcar Senior.

Sorcar Jn. started working as a magician with his father, his first solo appearance was at the Siliguri Railway Institute Hall in 1863.

Sorcar's signature trick is to make large structures disappear. He has made some of India’s most famous monuments disappear including the Taj Mahal, the Victoria Memorial and a train full of passengers.

Sorcar Jr holds a doctorate degree in applied psychology from the University of Calcutta.

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Cyril Critchlow Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0089
Scope and Contents The Cyril Critchlow collection contains programmes, posters, handbills, books and magic journals, many of which relate to shows in Blackpool where Cyril resided and includes material on entertainment venues such as Blackpool’s North Pier, Central Pier, South Pier, Tower Circus and a small collection of programmes from other national venues. Additionally, it contains circus photographs and postcards mainly of the Ohmy Circus and Sanger Circus including individual circus troupes and performers...
Dates: c1837 - 2008
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Hamilton Kaye Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0075
Scope and Contents

Programmes, handbills, photographs and a digital copy of Hamilton Kaye's notebook which contained jokes and stories that he kept for using in his act.

Dates: c1940 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Noel Drewe Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0058
Scope and Contents

A large collection of films entitled Circusama containing amateur and professional films on the themes of circus, performing animals and zoos, and edited clips from commercial Western and comedy films. The films are in a variety of formats including 8mm, Super8, 9.5mm and 16mm and contain related correspondence and notes. This collection also contains some sound reels mainly of fairground music.

Dates: c1930 - 1990
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows, c1890 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178K27
Scope and Contents

Circus, magic and variety show programmes including the Great Ohmy Circus, John Sanger Circus, Bertram Mills Circus and variety shows at various locations in Blackpool, London, Manchester and other theatres in England. Some of the variety performers showcased are Morecambe and Wise, Hetty King, Mae West, Bob Hope, Shirley Bassey, Larry Lamb and Cliff Richards.

Dates: c1890 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection

Sorcar Programme, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.128
Scope and Contents

Sorcar Junior presents Indrajal: The Greatest Magical Musical Extravaganza. Contains black and white photographs and biography, 20p.p.

Dates: c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

Sorcar Programme, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.129
Scope and Contents

Sorcar Junior presents Indrajal: The Greatest Magical Musical Extravaganza. Contains black and white photographs and biography, 16p.p.

Dates: c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

Sorcar Souvenir Programme, c1950 -1959

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.130
Scope and Contents

Contains coloured photographs of acts and illusions, 28p.p.

Dates: c1950 -1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

The Great Sorcar Mysteries of India Booklet, c1951 - 1952

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178I14.12
Scope and Contents

Mysteries of India' booklet advertising the Indian Magician the Great Sorca. Colour illustrated cover and photographs, 20pp.

Dates: c1951 - 1952
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Trade and Advertising Material, c1930 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178I14
Scope and Contents

Promotional material for various magicians.

Dates: c1930 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection

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