The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin by Harry Houdini
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"The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin" by Harry Houdini is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book examines the life and legacy of Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, who is often hailed as the father of modern magic. Houdini sets out to challenge the romanticized image of Robert-Houdin by revealing what he believes to be historical inaccuracies in Robert-Houdin's own writings, asserting that many of the magician's claims of originality were actually borrowed
from lesser-known predecessors. At the start of the work, Houdini introduces his deep admiration for Robert-Houdin, explaining how the famous magician's "Memoirs" inspired him to pursue his own career in magic. However, his extensive research into Robert-Houdin's life leads to disillusionment. He details his investigations, which uncovered numerous instances where Robert-Houdin allegedly took credit for inventions and tricks crafted by other magicians prior to his time. Houdini emphasizes his commitment to revising the historical narrative of magic to acknowledge those who truly contributed to the craft, thereby setting the stage for a critical reassessment of Robert-Houdin's legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Houdini, Harry, 1874-1926 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 33033816 |
| Title | The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif, Broward County Libraries and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Magic tricks -- History |
| Subject | Robert-Houdin, Jean-Eugène, 1805-1871 |
| Subject | Magicians -- France -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42723 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-42723-2 |
| Release Date | May 16, 2013 |
| Last Update | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 767 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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