Secrets Conjuring Magic Become Wizard by Houdin Robert (28 results)

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Secrets of Conjuring and Magic: Or How to Become a Wizard (Hey Presto Magic Book). Book.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 4th Edition. Very Good hardcover in red boards. Overall a great reading copy. No markings to the text. Illustrated. Light aging to the exterior. The front and rear hinges are stressed, though not broken. 373 pp.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 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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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reissue edition. 373 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 4th Edition. This is an unmarked hardcover fourth edition copy, 373 pages plus catalog, no foxing, good hinges. Red cloth binding, no DJ. Photos on request.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin (1805-71) is often called the father of modern conjuring. 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. 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. 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. In 1877 the book appeared in this English translation by Louis Hoffmann (1839-1919). Hoffmann (real name Angelo John Lewis, a barrister) had published his own guide to magic in 1876, and both books caused controversy for revealing the secrets of stage magicians in such unprecedented detail.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. The Secrets of Conjuring and Magic | Or How to Become a Wizard (Hey Presto Magic Book) | Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2025 | Hey Presto Publishing | EAN 9781909678309 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: n/a. 5th Edition, undated. Solid and square copy with no inscriptions or major marks. Corners of the boards are bumped but otherwise there is very little wear.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. by Robert-Houdin translated by Prof. Hoffmann. First published in 1878 this translated Fifth edition (stated) was published circa 1900. Robert-Houdin was the " father of modern conjuring" ! Eric Weiss, an aspiring magician and escape artist adopted the stage name of " HOUDINI" in his honour.VERY GOOD ( slight musty odour; small bleed of colour to rear pastedown from red boards; cloth rippled slightly at base of boards not affecting page edgrs). .…

Hardcover. Fifth Edition. Octavo, vi, viii, xix, 373 pages. In Good condition. Bound in the publisher's red cloth bearing gilt lettering to the spine. Boards have moderate wear including sunned spine, minor soiling, few scratches and some wear to the edges. Crinkles to the joints and slight cocking to the spine. Text block has moderate wear including slight age toning to the edges. Previous owner's information to the front end paper. Slight offsetting to the end papers. Frontispiece. Moderate wear interiorly with offsetting to the end papers and cracking to the gutter to few pages. Previous owner's information to the front pastedown. Illustrated. Undated but probably published in 1877. Fifth edition. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column O, ND-O. 1392448. FP New Rockville Stock.…

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 360 pages. 4.37x0.90x7.01 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.