Snake charming

Practice of appearing to hypnotise a snake

Snake charming is the practice of appearing to hypnotize a snake (often a cobra) by playing and waving around an instrument called a pungi. A typical performance may also include handling the snakes or performing other seemingly dangerous acts, as well as other street performance staples, like juggling and sleight of hand. Snake charming is a traditional performance practice associated with several regions, including ancient Egypt, North Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia.

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