Secrets of Conjuring and Magic

Jean Eugne Robert-Houdin (1805-71) Is Often Called The Father Of Modern Conjuring. The Best-Known Magician Of His Time Robert-Houdin Toured France England And Germany And Performed For Queen Victoria. In This Fascinating Volume You Will Find The Oft-Quoted Advice That A Conjuror Is Not A Juggler; He Is An Actor Playing The Part Of Someone With Real Powers. Originally Published (In French) In 1868 Robert-Houdin Describes In Detail Many Magic Tricks And Includes A History Of Conjuring. In 1877 The Book Appeared In English Translation By Professor Louis Hoffmann (1839-1919). This Is A Hey Presto Remastered Edition Of The Translated Work First Published In 1877.