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The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin

by Harry Houdini

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  1. Introduction

    22:59

  2. Significant Events in the Life of Robert-Houdin

    13:35

  3. The Orange-tree Trick

    29:03

  4. The Writing and Drawing Figure

    30:23

  5. The Pastry Cook of the Palais Royal

    25:44

  6. The Obedient Cards - The Cabalistic Clock - The Trapeze Automaton

    26:10

  7. The Inexhaustible Bottle

    19:41

  8. Second Sight

    19:10

  9. The Suspension Trick

    21:08

  10. The Disappearing Handkerchief

    18:30

  11. Robert-Houdin’s Ignorance of Magic as Betrayed by His Own Pen

    34:55

  12. The Narrowness of Robert-Houdin’s Memoirs

    28:54

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Harry Houdini turns his admiration for a celebrated French conjurer into a dispute over the history of stage magic. Published in 1908, The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin challenges the invention claims made in Robert-Houdin's memoirs. Houdini describes years spent consulting libraries, collecting old programmes and prints, and speaking with retired performers. His argument centres on the earlier magicians whose work, he believes, deserves fuller recognition.

Chapters examine the orange-tree trick, mechanical figures, second sight and other theatrical illusions. In the discussion of rope-dancing automata, dated advertisements and performance bills become evidence for tracing devices across different entertainers. The book combines biographical criticism with the practical curiosity of a working magician.

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Harry Houdini

Harry Houdini was the professional name of Erik Weisz (1874-1926), a Hungarian-born American illusionist, escapologist and stunt performer. He also worked as an actor, film producer and historian, and was noted for his escape acts. His books include "A Magician Among the Spirits" and "The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin".

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Book facts

First published
1908
Reading time
About 4 hours
Pages
427
Language
English
Genre
History
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