Memoirs of Robert-Houdin, ambassador, author and conjurer by Robert-Houdin

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Author Robert-Houdin, Jean-Eugène, 1805-1871
Editor Mackenzie, R. Shelton (Robert Shelton), 1809-1880
LoC No. 16020219
Uniform Title Confidences d'un prestidigitateur. English
Title Memoirs of Robert-Houdin, ambassador, author and conjurer
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Summary "Memoirs of Robert-Houdin, Ambassador, Author, and Conjurer" by Robert-Houdin is an autobiographical account penned in the mid-19th century. The work chronicles the life of Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, a prominent magician who is often referred to as the father of modern magic. The memoir provides insight into his beginnings, passion for mechanical invention, and his rise to fame as he navigates the world of conjuring and magic performance." "The opening of the memoir introduces us to Robert-Houdin’s formative years in Blois, France. He reflects on the influence of his father, a skilled watchmaker, and shares anecdotes from his childhood, including a humorous account of attempting to capture a rat as a mechanical insect for his experiments. The narrative establishes a foundation for his deep interest in mechanics and magic. We see his early inclination toward invention and the support he received that would eventually lead him to pursue a career in conjuring, setting the stage for the subsequent unraveling of his journey into the world of illusions and performance." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
Subject Robert-Houdin, Jean-Eugène, 1805-1871
Subject Magicians -- France -- Biography
Category Text
EBook-No. 42916
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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