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100 1 _aRobert-Houdin, Jean-Eugène,
_d1805-1871
245 1 0 _aConfidences et Révélations: Comment on devient sorcier
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2012-09-24
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
520 _a"Confidences et Révélations: Comment on devient sorcier" by Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin is an autobiographical work written in the mid-19th century. The book explores themes of magic and illusion, providing insights into the author's life and career as an illusionist. Robert-Houdin aims to demystify the art of magic while recounting his personal journey and the development of his craft. At the start of the book, the author introduces himself and his home, which is outfitted with various mechanical wonders, hinting at his proficiency in electronics and the art of illusion. He reflects on his reputation for having supernatural powers, which are revealed to be the result of scientific applications rather than true sorcery. The opening chapters delve into his childhood, describing his early fascination with mechanics through his father's craftsmanship and his encounters with unique characters that influenced his pursuit of magic. This personal narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how he honed his skills and crafted performances that captivated audiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRobert-Houdin, Jean-Eugène, 1805-1871
653 _aMagicians -- France -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40855
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