From an estate in good used condition, DJ shows some wear
All the classic works of the great master of magic, Robert – Houdin, under one cover, lavishly illustrated with hundreds of beautiful prints, engravings, and photos. Robert – Houdin (1805 – 1871) 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 techniques. In Essential Robert – Houdin, you’ll find: The Secrets of Conjuring and Magic: Considered one of the finest magic books ever, featuring coin sleights and effects; card techniques including palming, false shuffles, cuts, and stacked – deck work, with twenty card effects; Cups and Balls methods and routines; stage effects including the the Linking Rings, and Robert – Houdins performance theories and essays on gimmicks, stagecraft, and psychology. Card – Sharping Exposed: Robert – Houdins pioneering work on card handling, with dozens of card techniques and routines. The Secrets of Stage Conjuring: A dozen great stage pieces plus the inside techniques of Robert – Houdins theatre and optical theories. The Memoirs of Robert – Houdin: The most complete version of Robert – Houdins wonderful autobiography ever published, with material previously omitted from earlier editions. You can now enjoy the complete work that Robert – Houdin envisioned. The Priory: The unbelievable secrets of Robert – Houdins automated house, with remote – control gates and automatic timers. Plus selections from Robert – Houdins never – before – translated scientific writings, a complete bibliography, and full index.
Pages 664 – Hardbound Over 350 illustrations
Released by Miracle Factory





