Prof. K.B. Duke was born in Kashmir, India in 1906. He took on the name Kuda Bux when he became a magician and conjurer by trade, but he has devoted much of his time to astounding scientists with his uncanny ability to see even when his eyes are blindfolded.
On September 11, 1937, in Liverpool, England, Bux astounded the public by walking along a narrow ledge 200 feet above the ground while completely blindfolded. In Manchester, England, after being securely blindfolded by doctors who assured everyone present that Bux could see absolutely nothing, Bux walked unaided from the hospital. He mounted his bicycle and drove through the afternoon traffic as confidently as any sighted man, even using hand signals when necessary.
Other scientists staged a series of elaborate tests to check the authenticity of Bux's incredible talent. These involved placing lumps of dough over his eyes; these were covered with metal foil, then with a wooden bandage, and finally with layers of gauze. Despite the apparent blackout, Bux was able to read books and move around an obstacle course without once touching a single barrier.
Despite intensive investigations, no one ever proved that any trickery was involved. Bux has said, "All I know is that it depends entirely on an inner facility of the mind. I see with the mind's eye - with my intense concentrative powers." It's a gift Bux claims anybody can develop.
On September 11, 1937, in Liverpool, England, Bux astounded the public by walking along a narrow ledge 200 feet above the ground while completely blindfolded. In Manchester, England, after being securely blindfolded by doctors who assured everyone present that Bux could see absolutely nothing, Bux walked unaided from the hospital. He mounted his bicycle and drove through the afternoon traffic as confidently as any sighted man, even using hand signals when necessary.
Other scientists staged a series of elaborate tests to check the authenticity of Bux's incredible talent. These involved placing lumps of dough over his eyes; these were covered with metal foil, then with a wooden bandage, and finally with layers of gauze. Despite the apparent blackout, Bux was able to read books and move around an obstacle course without once touching a single barrier.
Despite intensive investigations, no one ever proved that any trickery was involved. Bux has said, "All I know is that it depends entirely on an inner facility of the mind. I see with the mind's eye - with my intense concentrative powers." It's a gift Bux claims anybody can develop.
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