Memoirs of Robert-Houdin: Ambassador, Author, and Conjurer is a book written by Robert-Houdin himself, a French magician who is widely regarded as the father of modern magic. The book was first published in 1859 and provides a detailed account of his life and career as a magician, including his travels as an ambassador and his experiences performing for royalty and other dignitaries.Robert-Houdin describes his early years as a watchmaker and how he became interested in magic, as well as his development of new tricks and illusions that revolutionized the art of magic. He also discusses his personal life, including his marriage and family, and his experiences during the French Revolution of 1848.The book includes descriptions of many of Robert-Houdin's most famous illusions, including the Orange Tree trick and the Ethereal Suspension, as well as his thoughts on the philosophy and ethics of magic. It is considered an important work in the history of magic and a must-read for anyone interested in the art of illusion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
