Memoirs of roberthoudin, written by himself by jean. Bevaka memoirs of roberthoudin, ambassador, author, and conjuror scholars choice edition sa far du ett mejl nar boken gar att kopa igen. The game, though slow at first, soon grew animated, and the doctor found he had to deal with a tremendous opponent. All the classic works of the great master of magic, roberthoudin, under one cover, lavishly illustrated with hundreds of beautiful prints, engravings, and photos. The unmasking of robert houdin deluxe by harry houdini book quantity. This heritage edition is a precise reprint of the muchlauded 1891 english translation of this seminal text. Triple mystery clock, masterpiece from roberthoudin the circular dial, made from three clear glass plates of nearidentical size, indicates the hours in roman numerals and the minutes with precision indicators, with two arrowshaped giltbrass hands. From a photograph taken by the author, especially for this work, and now in the harry houdini collection.
His life and works are also cited in robertson davies s deptford trilogy, notably in the trilogys third novel, world of wonders, which takes place on the set of a movie about robert houdin. He transformed magic from a pastime for the lower classes, seen at fairs, to an entertainment for the wealthy, which he offered in a theatre opened in paris, a legacy preserved by the tradition of modern magicians. Yet, the unmasking of roberthoudin, of which houdini was proud to be the author if not in all senses the writer, was also a compelling history of magic. Triple mystery clock, masterpiece from roberthoudin ref. The magic of robert houdin an artists life fechner, christian on. The magic of roberthoudin an artists life hardcover january 1, 2002 by christian fechner author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Unmasking of roberthoudin book stevens magic emporium. Cover and first page detached and effected by some foxing, generally fragile, else good. His name was later adopted by magician and escape artist harry houdini, whose highly sceptical expose of victorian spiritualism is also published in this series. Roberthoudin a magicians tour, up and down and round about the earth. Now available to the world for the first time since houdini himself made these unseen additions and changes. This book has been published by david haversats 1878 press. New episode of cultural brackets, to change air during the health crisis. The secrets of stage conjuring by robert houdin, and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Great collection, 1st edition, out of print, and in excellent condition with dust jacket. Houdini is shown here with a book best known as an attack upon his former hero jeaneugene roberthoudin.
Robert houdin 18051871 revolutionized the art of magic with his incredible stage mysteries and lifelike automata, and he thankfully left a number of books recording his philosophy and. In 1856 he was asked by louisnapoleon to pacify the tribes in frenchalgeria. Books literature, msrp enforced, newest products, theory history brand. Jun 11, 20 memoirs of robert houdin, ambassador, author and conjurer by robert houdin. Books by jeaneugene roberthoudin author of memoirs of. Fittingly, jean eugene roberthoudin, a 19thcentury french magician and clockmaker, is widely hailed as the inventor of the mystery clock, but even his name is something of an enigma. From robert houdin to chung ling soo to black herman and harry houdini, the world of magic and magicians has always found a place in books. The books are bound in dutch cloth with gilded stamping. Secrets of conjuring and magic by jean eugene roberthoudin. The number one source for magic posters on the internet. This book set is sure to please everyone from the collector, historian, performer and enthusiast. Roberthoudin 18051871 revolutionized the art of magic with his incredible stage mysteries and. Pamphlet of robert houdin s thoughts on the things he was famous for his interest in, including automatons and clocks.
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Roberthoudin 18051871 revolutionized the art of magic with his incredible stage mysteries and lifelike automata, and he thankfully left a number of books recording his philosophy and. During this period the french army commanders maintained order in the newly occupied region. Magic of robert houdin, the by christian fechner quality. For the firsttime since houdini himself made these unseen additions and changes, this book has been published by david haversats 1878 press co. The unmasking of robert houdin deluxe by harry houdini. Jeaneugene roberthoudins most popular book is memoirs of roberthoudin, written. Catalogue of books on conjuring and the allied arts, with some posters and apparatus including works by harry elackstone, henri decremps, david devant, will goldston, professor hoffmann, harry houdini, the maskelynes, robert houdin, a. A thorough treatise on protection from cheating card. Robert houdin and numbered 3857 on the winding side.
Feb 21, 2017 jacques neve presente une pendule a trois mysteres signee sur le cadran roberthoudinparis. Later roberthoudin toured the english provinces under his own management and made return trips to london, but his tour under mitchell was the most notable engagement of his career. Onacertaindayintheyear1843,thecountdeiescalopier,a scionoftheoldregimeoffrance. Robert houdin decapitation magic poster reproduction by. Houdin robert the essential roberthoudin warehouse d. Life and works of roberthoudin published in french. Jeaneugene robert houdin has 37 books on goodreads with 356 ratings. 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. Jeaneugene roberthoudin french magician britannica. He tries to show that most tricks roberthoudin claimed as his invention were infact not his.
Napoleon the third was worried about a religious tribe called the marabouts. If by chance you have speech recognition talk to your computer or texttospeech software, then just let the computer read them to you. Manufacturers of the nielsen line of magic products. The project gutenberg ebook of memoirs of roberthoudin, ambassador, author and conjurer, by jean henri roberthoudin this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with. Also included is a large tippedin reproduction houdin family tree foldout. Recollections of roberthoudin, clockmaker, electrician, conjuror. As a revenge harry houdini wrote the unmasking of robert houdin, in which houdini tries to push robert houdin from his pedestal. Published by david haversat the unmasking of roberthoudin was published 110 years ago. Jean eugene robert houdin, born into a family of watchmakers in blois, france, was primarily a conjurer and practical joker and this clock is no exception as it is robert houdin s fourth series of mystery clocks representing his continued improvement of mysterious timepieces that was in part driven by his rivals. Gervais, near blois, french magician who is considered to be the father of modern conjuring.
Also included is a large tipped in reproduction houdin family tree foldout. The project gutenberg ebook of the unmasking of roberthoudin. Jacques neve presente une pendule a trois mysteres signee. It is the story of robert houdin a magician in france in the 19th century he is thought to be the father of modern magic and illusion. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Excerpt from memoirs of roberthoudin, ambassador, author, and conjuror, vol. Roberthoudin, jeaneugene, 18051871, magicians, magic tricks publisher new york. The same very long brass key is used for winding and setting the hands through 3 holes at the rear of the base. Recollections of robert houdin, clockmaker, electrician, conjuror. Jean eugene roberthoudin 180571 is often called the father of modern conjuring. Yet, the unmasking of robert houdin, of which houdini was proud to be the author if not in all senses the writer, was also a compelling history of magic. The story starts in his youth, how he trained as a clockmaker and then met a traveling. 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. Project gutenberg offers 61,832 free ebooks to download.
Unmasking of roberthoudin, the by harry houdini quality. Houdin robert the essential roberthoudin warehouse d product description. Jeaneugene roberthoudin, original name jeaneugene robert, born dec. Jacques neve presente une pendule a trois mysteres signee sur le cadran robert houdin paris. Roterberg, ellis stanyon, howard thurston and others sothebys, auction catalogue, sale dates. Jeaneugene robert houdin s most popular book is memoirs of robert houdin, written. The author doesnt distinguish the patents taken by roberthoudin and those taken by his son emile, who actually developed some of his fathers ideas, such as the striking systems or the clocks for street lamps. The unmasking of robert houdin by houdini magic collectibles. Jeaneugene robert houdin december 7, 1805 june, 1871 was a french watchmaker, magician and illusionist, widely recognized as the father of the modern style of conjuring. Houdini was upset that the widow of robert houdin did not want to meet him. Binding just beginning to crack in the front of book but other wise solid. Memoirs of roberthoudin, written by himself by jeaneugene. Robert houdin 18051871 revolutionized the art of magic with his incredible stage mysteries and. Memoirs of roberthoudin by jean henri roberthoudin.
A point by point repudiation of harry houdinis accusations against jean roberthoudin, as published in his 1908 the unmasking of roberthoudin. Fittingly, jean eugene robert houdin, a 19thcentury french magician and clockmaker, is widely hailed as the inventor of the mystery clock, but even his name is something of an enigma. French born magician robert houdin is widely considered to be the father of modern magic. The unmasking of robert houdin deluxe by harry houdini book zoom our price. The secrets of stage conjuring by roberthoudin, and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The project gutenberg ebook of the unmasking of robert. Roberthoudins grave, in the cemetery at blois, france. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. Jean eugene roberthoudin, born into a family of watchmakers in blois, france, was primarily a conjurer and practical joker and this clock is no exception as it is roberthoudins fourth series of mystery clocks representing his continued improvement of mysterious. Houdini was upset that the widow of roberthoudin did not want to meet him.
As a revenge harry houdini wrote the unmasking of roberthoudin, in which houdini tries to push roberthoudin from his pedestal. Work is in frenchthis 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. Robert houdin s autobiography is the memoirs of robert houdin. Jul 19, 2012 robert houdin 18051871 revolutionized the art of magic with his incredible stage mysteries and lifelike automata, and he thankfully left a number of books recording his philosophy and. Houdin s last name at his birth in 1806 was robert.
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