New← The Complete Adventures of Feluda
The Magical Mystery
A Magician’s Illusion Turns Into Danger
by Satyajit RayDetective FictionMystery
Indrajal Rahasya (ইন্দ্রজাল রহস্য)
Originally in Bengali1987
Story #276 chapters29 pages31 min read
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About This Book
When Feluda, his cousin, and their quirky friend attend a magician’s show in Calcutta, an innocent evening of tricks and hypnotism takes a sinister turn. With his sharp mind and knowledge of magic, Feluda must unravel the secrets behind the spectacle—before the real danger escapes the stage. Dive into a world where every illusion hides a clue, and nothing is as it seems.
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Satyajit Ray
1921–1992
Satyajit Ray (1921–1992) was an influential Indian filmmaker, writer, and illustrator, born in Calcutta (now Kolkata), West Bengal. He was educated at Presidency College and later at Visva-Bharati University in Santiniketan. Ray began his professional life as a commercial artist before moving into filmmaking, where he achieved international acclaim with films such as 'Pather Panchali.' Alongside his cinematic career, Ray made significant contributions to Bengali literature, particularly in the genre of detective and science fiction. His multifaceted talents extended to illustration, music composition, and magazine editing, making him a towering figure in twentieth-century Indian culture.
Places and Terms in this Book
Calcutta— A major city in India, now known as Kolkata, where the story is set.
Krishna— A Hindu deity, depicted here as a statue with a flute and adorned with gems.
Government College of Art— A prestigious art institution in Calcutta (Kolkata), India, where Ranen Tarafdar studied.
Paris— The capital city of France, where Ranen Tarafdar trained as an artist.
Raja Dayal Singh— A royal figure from Raghunathpur who gifted the Krishna statue to Someshwar Burman.
rajas— Traditional Indian monarchs or princes who ruled princely states.
Vocabulary
Babu— A respectful term of address for men in Bengal, often used after a person's name.
Baba— A Bengali and Hindi term for father, used affectionately.
chowkidar— A watchman or security guard, especially for a house or compound.
veranda— A roofed platform along the outside of a house, common in Indian architecture.
bearer— A term used in India for a domestic servant, especially one who serves food or attends to guests.
homoeopath— A practitioner of homeopathy, an alternative medicine system popular in India.
