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Behold! Harry Houdini unveils Robert-Houdin’s secrets in this exposé. Discover the truth behind the magician, his tricks, and Houdini’s shocking revelations! A must-read for magic enthusiasts!
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The Unmasking of Robert Houdin by Harry Houdini
Discover the fascinating and controversial world of magic through Harry Houdini’s The Unmasking of Robert Houdin. This meticulously researched book delves into the life and claims of Robert-Houdin, the legendary French magician, and aims to debunk many of his famed inventions and contributions to the art of illusion.
Originally published in 1906 by George Routledge & Sons, this first edition offers a rare glimpse into the history of European conjuring. Houdini, one of the greatest magicians of all time, presents a compelling argument, supported by images, clippings, and programs, that challenges the legacy of Robert-Houdin. While his allegations have been contested, the book remains a cornerstone in the study of magic’s rich history.
This digital download includes:
- Detailed accounts of significant events in Robert-Houdin’s life
- Explanations and critiques of his most famous tricks
- Historical context and scholarly insights
- Original illustrations and documents from the era
Whether you’re a magic enthusiast or a history buff, The Unmasking of Robert Houdin offers a unique perspective on the evolution of magic and the personalities that shaped it. With 319 pages of rich content, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in the art of illusion.
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Harry Houdini – The Unmasking of Robert Houdin
Houdini was upset that the widow of Robert-Houdin did not want to meet him. As a revenge Harry Houdini wrote The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin， in which Houdini tries to push Robert-Houdin from his pedestal. He tries to show that most tricks Robert-Houdin claimed as his invention were infact not his invention and that Robert-Houdin was not this great magician he usually is thought he was. But most of Houdini’s alegations are fabricated and do not stand close inspection.Jean Hugard wrote as response to Houdini’s nasty book Houdini’s Unmasking， where Hugard point for point refutes Houdini’s argumentation. I personally favor Hugard’s opinion， but you can now find out for yourself and get both books for a few bucks.
In any case The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin is insofar very interesting as it shows a lot of images， clippings， and programs of well known magicians. It documents an interesting part of magic history. In fact， at the time of publication in 1906 it was the first such history of European conjuring pre-1850 which was reliable. It was quite unprecedented in its day in it’s depth， and scope of scholarship. In fact， it remained the most distinguished book on the subject until quite recently beginning with the contributions of Milbourne Christopher and continuing to the present. It was of course completely overshadowed by the marvelous “The Annals Of Conjuring” twenty years later， but that was not a book， it was a serial appearing in The Magic Wand in the late 1920’s.
1st edition， 1906， George Routledge & Sons， London; later reprinted by Magico Magazine， New York; 319 pages.
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