P. C. Sorcar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Protul Chandra Sorcar
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P. C. Sorcar
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| Born | 23 February 1913 |
| Died | 6 January 1971 (aged 57) Asahikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Magician |
| Spouse(s) | Basanti Devi |
Protul Chandra Sorcar (born February 23, 1913 – died January 6, 1971) was a famous Indian magician. He traveled all over the world in the 1950s and 1960s. Sorcar performed his amazing magic show, called Indrajal, for many people and on TV. He passed away at 57 years old in Asahikawa, Japan, while performing his show.
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The Magician's Journey
P. C. Sorcar became very well-known in the mid-1930s. He put on incredible shows in Kolkata, India. He also traveled to Japan and many other countries to share his magic.
Famous Magic Tricks
One of his most famous tricks was the Floating Lady. In this illusion, it looked like a person was floating in the air! He performed this amazing trick in 1964. Sorcar learned many of his magic skills from his teacher, Ganapati Chakraborty.
Sorcar's Family Life
P. C. Sorcar was married to Basanti Devi. They had three sons who also became famous. His son Manick Sorcar is known for animation and laser shows. His other sons, P. C. Sorcar Jr. and P. C. Sorcar, Young, followed in their father's footsteps and became magicians too!
Awards and Honors
P. C. Sorcar received many important awards for his magic. These awards showed how much people admired his talent.
- Padma Shri: This is a very special award given by the President of India. Sorcar received it on January 26, 1964.
- The Sphinx: This award is sometimes called the "Oscar of Magic." He won it twice, in 1946 and 1954, in the United States.
- The Royal Medallion: This honor came from the German Magic Circle.
- Jadusamrat P.C. Sorcar Sarani: The Indian government even named a major street in Kolkata after him! "Jadusamrat" means "Emperor of Magic."
A Stamp of Honor
On February 23, 2010, the Indian Post office released a special postage stamp. This stamp, worth 5 Indian Rupees, honored P. C. Sorcar and his amazing contributions to magic. It was a way to remember his legacy.
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Sorcar on a 2010 stamp of India
