You can now enjoy the complete work that Robert-Houdin envisioned. The Memoirs of Robert-Houdin: The most complete version of Robert-Houdin’s wonderful autobiography ever published, with material previously omitted from earlier editions. The Secrets of Stage Conjuring: A dozen great stage pieces plus the inside techniques of Robert-Houdin’s theatre and optical theories. 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-Houdin’s performance theories and essays on gimmicks, stagecraft, and psychology.Ĭard-Sharping Exposed: Robert-Houdin’s pioneering work on card handling, with dozens of card techniques and routines.

Plus selections from Robert-Houdin’s never-before-translated scientific writings, a complete bibliography, and full index. 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. Brad Henderson, Magicįinally back in print! 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. With the release of Essential Robert-Houdin, The Miracle Factory has performed a great service for the serious student of the magical arts.

“…essential reading for anyone striving in the art of magic.

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