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For a time the disappointment killed all. Creative power. With no laurel wreath to carve, my tools lay idle. The spirit of investigation languished. Then came the reaction. There was work to be done. Those who had wrought honestly deserved the credit that had been taken from them. In justice to the living as well as the dead the history of the magic must be revised. The book, accepted for more than half a century as an authority on our craft, must stand forth for what it is, a clever romance, a well-written volume of fiction.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2024
- ISBN 10 1334473676
- ISBN 13 9781334473678
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages366
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of magic and illusion, focusing on the life and work of Robert-Houdin, a renowned French magician of the 19th century. The author, a fellow magician, embarks on a captivating journey through historical records and personal encounters to uncover the truth behind Robert-Houdin's claims of originality, exposing his reliance on the work of earlier magicians. The book unravels the intricate web of invention and plagiarism that weaves through the history of magic, showcasing how Robert-Houdin's carefully crafted persona as a groundbreaking innovator was built upon the foundations laid by his predecessors. The author meticulously examines Robert-Houdin's most celebrated tricks, tracing their origins back to earlier performers like Christopher Pinchbeck and Pinetti, challenging the accepted narrative of Robert-Houdin as a sole inventor. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, the author unveils the hidden history of magic, reasserting the rightful contributions of previously overshadowed figures and highlighting the enduring influence of their ideas on the evolution of this captivating art form. This book offers a unique and insightful perspective on the legacy of Robert-Houdin, enriching our understanding of the world of magic and its complex history. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334473678_0
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