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	'''P. C. Sorcar, Young''' (born 1950) is an [[Indian people\|Indian]] magician based in [[Kolkata]], [[West Bengal]], [[India]]. He is the third son of Indian magician [[P. C. Sorcar]]. He is the winner of the Samurai Crown for the Best Magic Show in Japan, the Golden Dragon for the Best Magic Show in China, and other international awards.<ref name=BIO>{{cite web		'''P. C. Sorcar, Young (formal name Provas Chandra Sorcar)''' (born 1950) is an [[Indian people\|Indian]] magician based in [[Kolkata]], [[West Bengal]], [[India]]. He is the third son of Indian magician [[P. C. Sorcar]]. He is the winner of the Samurai Crown for the Best Magic Show in Japan, the Golden Dragon for the Best Magic Show in China, and other international awards.<ref name=BIO>{{cite web
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| name = P. C. Sorcar, Young
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| birth_date = {{birth year and age|1950}}
| birth_place = [[Kolkata]], [[India]]
| occupation = [[Illusionist]]
| nationality = Indian
| spouse = Chitra Devi
| children = [[P. C. Sorcar, Master|Pouroosh]], Purnasha
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'''P. C. Sorcar, Young''' (born 1950) is an [[Indian people|Indian]] magician based in [[Kolkata]], [[West Bengal]], [[India]]. He is the third son of Indian magician [[P. C. Sorcar]]. He is the winner of the Samurai Crown for the Best Magic Show in Japan, the Golden Dragon for the Best Magic Show in China, and other international awards.<ref name=BIO>{{cite web
| title = Biography
| url = http://www.magicianpcsorcaryoung.com/adver/104026b.html
| publisher = P. C. Sorcar Young Official Website
| date = 2015-07-12
| accessdate = 2015-07-12}}</ref>

Sorcar started practicing magic at an early age, learning from his father, [[P. C. Sorcar]]. He also learned the sitar from Pandit Guru Asit Ganguly, dance from Guru [[Uday Shankar]], and completed his master's degree in mathematics from the [[University of Calcutta]].<ref name=TIMES-BRIDGE>{{cite news
| last =
| first =
| date = 2013-09-26
| title = PC Sorcar (Young) wants to make Saraighat Bridge 'vanish'
| url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/PC-Sorcar-Young-wants-to-make-Saraighat-Bridge-vanish/articleshow/23084941.cms
| newspaper = [[The Times of India]]
| access-date = 2015-07-12
}}</ref>

In 1982, he composed a ballet on the life of [[Emperor Ashoka]], called ''Rhythm of 262 BC''.<ref name=BIO /> In 2013, he obtained permission from the [[Government of Assam]] to make the [[Saraighat|Saraighat Bridge]] disappear.<ref name=TIMES-BRIDGE />

Some of his most famous illusions include: ''X-Ray Eyes'', where he performs seemingly impossible mathematical calculations while blindfolded; ''The Water of India'', where a magic jug replenishes itself endlessly; and ''The Curse of Chemia'', where a draped body levitating in the air is revealed to have vanished.<ref name=HINDU-ABR>{{cite news
| last = Abraham
| first = Shruthi
| date = 2013-05-09
| title = Abracadabra!
| url = http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/events/abracadabra/article4698884.ece
| newspaper = [[The Hindu]]
| access-date = 2015-07-12
}}</ref>

He frequently performs with his son, Pouroosh, known as P. C. Sorcar, Master.<ref>{{cite news
| last = Gupta
| first = Parama
| date = 2014-05-12
| title = 'Magician's Test is on Stage'
| url = http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/Magicians-Test-is-on-Stage/2014/05/12/article2219232.ece1
| newspaper = [[The New Indian Express]]
| access-date = 2015-07-12
}}</ref><ref>{{cite news
| last = Frederick
| first = Prince
| date = 2012-05-13
| title = Running in the family
| url = http://www.thehindu.com/arts/running-in-the-family/article3412107.ece
| newspaper = [[The Hindu]]
| access-date = 2015-07-12
}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.magicianpcsorcaryoung.com Official Site]

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