The Secrets of Conjuring and Magic: Or How to Become a Wizard (Hey Presto Magic Book) - Softcover

Robert-Houdin, Jean Eugène

 
9781909678309: The Secrets of Conjuring and Magic: Or How to Become a Wizard (Hey Presto Magic Book)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1909678309 ISBN 13: 9781909678309
Publisher: Hey Presto Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

A timeless masterpiece on the art of illusion, The Secrets of Conjuring and Magic is a defining work by Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin, the legendary 19th-century magician who revolutionized stage magic. Often hailed as the father of modern conjuring, Robert-Houdin was the most renowned magician of his era, captivating audiences across France, England, and Germany, and even performing for Queen Victoria.
Originally published in French in 1868, this seminal work details the techniques, sleights, and psychological principles that form the foundation of modern magic.
This remastered edition features the original English translation by Professor Hoffmann, first published in 1877, enriched with hundreds of footnotes and cross-references for deeper study.

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Publisher
Hey Presto Publishing
Publication date
2025
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1909678309
ISBN 13 
9781909678309
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
360
Editor
Hey Presto Publishing

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