Todd Karr – Essential Robert Houdin

Essential Robert-Houdin by Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin

Features:

• 664 pages
• Over 350 illustrations
• All of Robert-Houdin’s classic works compiled!

“Essential reading for anyone dedicated to the art of magic. With the release of Essential Robert-Houdin, The Miracle Factory has provided a valuable resource for serious students of the magical arts.” — Brad Henderson, Magic

This comprehensive collection brings back into print the timeless works of the legendary magician Robert-Houdin, beautifully illustrated with hundreds of stunning prints, engravings, and photographs.

Robert-Houdin (1805-1871) transformed the world of magic with his extraordinary stage illusions and lifelike automata. He left behind a wealth of knowledge through his writings on philosophy and techniques. In Essential Robert-Houdin, you will discover:

• The Secrets of Conjuring and Magic: A revered magic book featuring coin sleights, card techniques including palming, false shuffles, and stacked-deck work, along with twenty card effects; methods and routines for Cups and Balls; stage effects like the Linking Rings; and Robert-Houdin’s insights on performance theories, gimmicks, and psychology.
• Card-Sharping Exposed: Robert-Houdin’s groundbreaking work on card handling, offering numerous techniques and routines.
• The Secrets of Stage Conjuring: A collection of twelve remarkable stage pieces along with Robert-Houdin’s insights into theatre and optical techniques.