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Œuvres de Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin

Essential Robert-Houdin (2011) 21 exemplaires
The Secrets of Stage Conjuring (1985) 13 exemplaires
TEATRO FANTÁSTICO 1 exemplaire

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The Lock and Key Library (Volume 10: Real Life) (1909) — Contributeur — 21 exemplaires

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Nom canonique
Robert-Houdin, Jean-Eugène
Date de naissance
1805-12-07
Date de décès
1871-06-13
Sexe
male
Nationalité
France
Lieu de naissance
Blois, France
Lieu du décès
Saint-Gervais-la-Forêt, France
Professions
magician
illusionist

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Robert-Houdin was the "father of modern magic." He brought magic from the street and circus side shows to an elegant stage setting.

Trivia: This 1859 publication led aspiring teen-aged magician, Ehrich Weiss, to adopt the surname "Houdini" for his stage name. Houdini's first name, "Harry," was an Americanization of "Ehrie," his boyhood nickname.

More Trivia: Houdini eventually turned on his legendary predecessor. In 1908, Houdini published The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin, a scathing attack in which Houdini called Robert-Houdin "a mere pretender."… (plus d'informations)
 
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MrJack | 1 autre critique | Sep 26, 2008 |
The archetype of magic autobiographies, King of the Conjurers, written by Robert-Houdin, provides a fascinating glimpse into the career of the father of modern magic. Some of the material in the book has proven to be apocryphal -- such as the story of Torrini, Houdin's alleged teacher -- but it is of little consequence. King of the Conjurers is simply great fun. Reprinted by Dover books, this work can be found easily and inexpensively in paperback.
 
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trickbooks | 1 autre critique | Nov 25, 2007 |

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