In 1877 the book appeared in this English translation by Louis Hoffmann (1839–1919). This book, originally published in 1868, is devoted primarily to coin and card tricks, but Robert-Houdin also describes many other magical tricks and includes a history of conjuring.
The best-known magician of his time, Robert-Houdin toured France, England and Germany, performed for Queen Victoria, and was sent to French Algeria by Napoleon III to demonstrate the perceived superiority of French magic to the local shamans.
His name was later adopted by magician and escape artist Harry Houdini, whose highly sceptical exposé of Victorian spiritualism is also published in this series. Language eng Summary Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin (1805–71) is often called the father of modern conjuring. Label Secrets of Conjuring and Magic : Or How to Become a Wizard Title Secrets of Conjuring and Magic Title remainder Or How to Become a Wizard Statement of responsibility Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin, Edited and translated by Louis Hoffmann Title variation Secrets of Conjuring & Magic Creator
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