Initially enamored of him, even making his stage name from him by an adding an 'i' to it, Houdini felt that the Robert-Houdin family had slighted him and so wrote this work in an attempt to discredit the man. From the moment that I began to study the art, he became my guide and hero. My interest in conjuring and magic and my enthusiasm for Robert-Houdin came into existence simultaneously. This work is by Harry Houdini, and was an attempt, by him, to undermine the public reverence for the man regarded as the master of modern magic, Robert-Houdin. The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin Hardcover Augby Harry Houdini (Author) 12 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 1.99 Read with Our Free App Hardcover 64.90 8 New from 61.62 Paperback 10.99 1 Used from 12.28 7 New from 10. This book is the natural result of the moulding, dominating influence which the spirit and writings of Robert-Houdin have exerted over my professional career. For the first-time since Houdini himself made these unseen additions and changes, this book has been published by David Haversat’s 1878 Press Co. Here is a replication of Houdini’s personal copy of his book with annotated pages written in his hand. Download cover art Download CD case insert The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin Published By David Haversat The Unmasking Of Robert-Houdin was published 110 years ago.
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