Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin

Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin (; 7 December 1805 – 13 June 1871) was a French watchmaker, magician and illusionist, widely recognized as the father of the modern style of conjuring. 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 performing in tails. Provided by Wikipedia
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    The Sharper Detected and Exposed

    The Sharper Detected and Exposed by Robert-Houdin, Jean-Eugène, 1805-1871

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    Memoirs of Robert-Houdin, ambassador, author and conjurer

    Memoirs of Robert-Houdin, ambassador, author and conjurer by Robert-Houdin, Jean-Eugène, 1805-1871; Mackenzie, R. Shelton (Robert Shelton), 1809-1880 [Editor]

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    The Lock and Key Library: The Most Interesting Stories of All Nations: Real Life

    The Lock and Key Library: The Most Interesting Stories of All Nations: Real Life by Abbott, David P. (David Phelps), 1863-1934 [Contributor]; Carrington, Hereward, 1880-1959 [Contributor]; Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912 [Contributor]; Robert-Houdin, Jean-Eugène, 1805-1871 [Contributor]; Train, Arthur Cheney, 1875-1945 [Contributor]; Woodward, P. H. (Patrick Henry), 1833-1917 [Contributor]; Hawthorne, Julian, 1846-1934 [Editor]

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