Robert-Houdin (1805 71) is often called the father of modern conjuring. Lewis, a barrister) had published his own guide to magic in 1876, and both books caused controversy for revealing the secrets of stage magicians in such unprecedented detail., Jean Eugene In 1877 the book appeared in this English translation by Louis Hoffmann (1839-1919). This book, originally published in 1868, is devoted primarily to coin and card tricks, but Robert-HoudinĪlso describes many other magical tricks and includes a history of conjuring. Napoleon III to demonstrate the perceived superiority of French magic to the local shamans.
The best-known magician of his time, Robert-Houdin toured France, England and Germany, performed for Queen Victoria, and was sent to French Algeria by Spiritualism is also published in this series. His name was later adopted by magician and escape artist Harry Houdini, whose highly sceptical expos of Victorian Jean Eug ne Robert-Houdin (1805-71) is often called the father of modern conjuring.
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