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Robert houdin was born jean eugene robert in blois, france, on 7 december 1805, a day after his autobiography said he was. All the classic works of the great master of magic, robert houdin. The images are surreal, simple, startling and original. See more ideas about honor roll, track and field and athlete.
He could not have known it, but he later inspired harry houdini to become a magician. This book is the natural result of the moulding, dominating influence which the spirit and writings of robert houdin have exerted over my professional career. A reading of the full text of the memoirs of robert houdin. Even after having been supplemented by the ultimate okito and the ultimate okito addendum, this book the start of the albo brick still is the definitive source for the performing magician. Page 180 the doctor moved in his turn, and waited patiently till his adversary, whose movements had all the dignity of the sultan he represented, had moved. Gervais, near blois, french magician who is considered to be the father of modern conjuring. Jan 15, 2017 jacques neve presents the threemystery clock by jeaneugene roberthoudin, of circa 1850, at the international brussels art fair brafa 2017.
The project gutenberg ebook of memoirs of roberthoudin. Media in category robert houdin the following 34 files are in this category, out of 34 total. This book is a reproduction of a work published before 1920 and is part of a collection of books reprinted and edited by hachette livre, in the framework of a partnership with the national library of france, providing the opportunity to access old and often rare books from the bnfs heritage funds. Only portrait in existence and published for the first time since his book was issued in 1715. This is not the christian fechner book the magic of robert houdin but you will find it elsewhere on this site if not already purchased. Frank conforti books list of books by author frank conforti. Unlike some other books published by houdin to teach amateurs magic, this book should only be purchased by professional magicians. In 1856 he was asked by louisnapoleon to pacify the tribes in frenchalgeria. Robert houdin, first edition abebooks passion for books.
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