The Origin And Development Of Magic
No magic time to correct textual origins, presumably from the beginning of human activity there is a magic
. Magic is the origin of religion and belief. In ancient times, people believe that everything in nature, because there are elves or gods manipulation, so the shaman or priest of the psychological use of human superstition, taking advantage of people do not know God made the principle of performance, to make people believe they are by the wizard or the gods out of the line, through the magic ceremonies to strengthen the religious believers are more sure of their beliefs.
The earliest record of the history of magic in ancient Egypt, about 2600 years BC, that is, 4000 years ago. 1823 manuscript found in Wei Sika, recorded in the literature of a magician named Dedi, are called to perform for the Pharaoh. He can cut off the head goose, goose and cut off the head can still move around, and finally head back to take back the original goose. The record describes the name of a magician on the Pelican and the Bulls had the same trick. Pharaoh asked him, but also the implementation of the same tricks of prisoners, he refused.
Ancient Greek temples also use the principles of magic. For example, when the priest opened the temple door, the wind will blow the ground box, giving rise to a flame on the altar. Also apply duct manufacturing talking statues.
The earliest record of juggling is a cup and ball trick (Cups And Balls), which is currently the oldest known trick. In the Egyptian murals (Tomb of Baqt III at Beni Hassan BC 2500) such as the photo is also on record. But the real record of its history can be traced back to performing the first century AD. This trick popular during the Middle Ages, was a magician performing in the city are wide focus. Was known as vaudeville magician who (Juggers). These four traveling performers and musicians, poets, stunt performers to the village's open space with a simple trick entertainment village.
To the late Middle Ages, the beginning of the magician's suffering. Magicians began to face strong opposition from the church. Because when people do believe that witchcraft and supernatural phenomena, in this era of superstition in the church is not recognized by any magic, black magic will be considered. As long as a person to testify, was a magician will face trial. Chai h magician have been charged, accused of evidence that they form an alliance with the devil.
Despite persecution, Magic is still a danger both, and welcome professional. Some magicians by the large landowners and aristocrats favor and protection. This walk around during the performance of the magician, the magic can only perform limited. Playing cards were not generally need large and expensive magic props. So the way the Magic have to rely on dexterity and storytelling. Birds and animals use tricks quite popular.
Nearly three hundred years ago, the religious persecution for magic gradually deepened in Britain during the reign of King Henry VIII, performing magic punishment is death. To the 16th century, the persecution of witches to the point of the Holocaust. Because of these crazy acts, magicians are subject to the hairpin h life-threatening, if not to share the secrets of magic, I am afraid will be put to death. Therefore, the Magic led the first English book was born, 1584, "Discovery of Witchcraft" (The Discovery Of Witchcraft). The purpose of the book's author Lei Jinuo Scott, a magician in order to save lives, in order to magicians and witches as the distinction between the forces of evil in a lot of magic secrets revealed in the book to prove that these seemingly Miracle of miracles, in fact, by some natural techniques to achieve, rather than by means of evil forces. His work, indeed to avoid the hairpin h magician from the fate of being burned to death.
Historically, as long as the crowds, magician performances will Kodo full. In the eighteenth century, places where people most often is the annual bazaar. A variety of circus, stunt performers will come to this. But in this competition, the star is the only magician. Eighteenth century's greatest magician, is Ai Saike Fox. His fame in the 1720's, the main bazaar in the town, and can see its trace. Ai Saike Magic is a classic egg bags (Egg Bag), from empty the bag, and constantly come up with eggs and small items. To watch the Fox show pay a shilling. He is the technique of the first division, and therefore become high-income earners, and even diehard supporters. He died in 1731, the newspaper reported he left a legacy of , equivalent today to 100 million U.S. dollars, can be seen more than his popularity.
The nineteenth century, with the rise of the theater, magician found a new stage. Will magic into the first cinema, and played in the name of the Magic Theatre, is known as the "Great Wizard of the North" (The Great Wizard of North) of the Scottish magician John Henry Anderson (John Henry Anderson 1814 - 1874). His innovative style of performance, affecting many generations of magicians. Skilled magician with the stage lighting and effects, launched a new era of magic. Magician ever boarded the historical peak, in response to many of the Magic Theatre was born. The late nineteenth century was the golden age of magic shows, magic shows around the Diocese are sold out. Magician was wearing a formal tuxedo, as the audience at the theater, this is the origin of a magician performing wearing a tuxedo. Some magicians and even a well-known celebrity.
The early twentieth century's most famous magician Houdini Master is the escape (Harry Houdini 1874-1926), legendary magician Harry Houdini, is a household name in the United States, Houdini escape specializes in performing surgery, handcuffs, tights , milk cans, China dungeon, and the most famous underwater escape. Houdini is also exposed to the magic way to deceive the public for the specific function of those so-called pioneer. Even today people still remember his deeds.
However, the 1930s film industry took off, magic shows rapid decline. Because in the movie, no magic could happen. Only a true master of magic to the audience fascinated.
Today, people demand the magic once again increased. The neon lights of Las Vegas, has replaced the ancient campfire. Las Vegas casino development, and the charm of television, creating a hairpin h new generation of magic star. The magician claims costs high, and supporters in all parts of the world, this is a magician of the past can not imagine. Today, the magic was still able to meet people for the surprise and entertainment needs.
Magic tells us that life is full of surprises and dreams; also told us that all things may not be seen on the surface just like the way. And I believe the history of magic, along with the history of mankind will continue to develop to a more distant future.
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Chinese magic history
Magic has a long history, as early as the Neolithic period, it has traces of magic activities. Human childhood, the sun, moon, fire, rain and other natural phenomena can not understand, can only be interpreted as a fabulous non-human force. On the other hand, humans also have the desire to conquer nature, looking forward to pick the rich food, hoping to harvest crops, livestock thrive, so, the minds of fantasy naturally produce. The myth of China's mighty ocean, such as the "dawn of time to split", "Sky Goddess", "Kua Fu", and even the melon immediately fruiting, climbing can be almost impossible, after the dismemberment and resurrection, etc., is to prove.
The fantasy scene, reflected in the ancient worship of Heaven, pray and other recreation activities flatted custom, the magic of the resulting prototype. As the "Lu" contained in the ancient "Ge Tianshi" three armed Shelter and dance, as the ancient drama, dance, acrobatics, magic is in an embryonic state, the separation is not obvious. The ancients could not resist natural disasters, so they believe that a road connected heaven and earth, I believe there are "ill-Hill" as the pillars of support days. As a result, "and from there to the messenger between man and God - witch, wizard, and some time later, the alchemist of these people in order to make people believe that they have extraordinary ability, mostly some validation approach, which is the original magician.
Magic, as the specific performances, at least two thousand years ago, has emerged, the Western Han Dynasty yuan closed for three years, the Han Dynasty at 100 opera event, gathering magic that is the traditional Chinese "dragon fish spread" and other programs, there are Roman to the magician performing a "spit fire", "sword swallowing", "tie themselves self" and other Western magic. Northern and Southern Dynasties, the emergence of the "Phoenix with the book", "pull well" people planning to become) income and other magic shows. Emperor Sui Yang when "Dragon change", change to the floor of the aquarium. Xuanzong when the popular "Dance into the pot", the performers got into the tank from the left and from right to climb out of the tank, ranks first among all the magic moment masterpiece.
By the Song dynasty, magic began, the division, a "way", "tease" and a number of professional, but also a professional magician who appeared composed of civil society - Cloud Machine Club. Song Du seven famous magicians St., specializes in murder resurrection trick, very famous, known as the "seven holy law." Ming and Qing Dynasties, a variety of programs in the private street magic tricks spread in the famous "Nine serial", "fairy planted beans," "ancient-color tricks", are generated on the altar in the world, the magic had a huge impact.
After the mid-Qing Dynasty, as part of wandering overseas Chinese artists, Europe and Japan continue to perform in China magic groups, to promote the exchange of Chinese and foreign magic, the Chinese magician who maintain their traditional practice of magic, based on the absorption of a large number of foreign Magic performances form, content, skills, and gradually formed a Chinese magic on the stage today a wide variety of programs.
Some corrections: China's magic is the first of the Three Kingdoms period, "fishing", and now there are performances.
Magic is the first foreign cups, also called xanthan return hole, some people say it is spread out of China, some people talk about comes from India.
Like the Chinese people must understand the history of China as a Chinese magic enthusiasts must also understand the magic of China's history.
by: susan
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