Christian Fechner – Magic Of Robert-Houdin An Artist’s Life (1-2)

The Magic of Robert-HoudinVolumes 1 and 2: An Artist's Life Christian Fechner Edited by Todd Karr Published 2003Two volumes with slipcase863 pagesOver 1200 illustrations60 color pagesCover by Jean-Guy Fechner Preface by Jacques Voignier In one of the most elegant magic books ever produced, Christian Fechner explores the incredible world of Robert-Houdin, the legendary master of magic. Fechner has uncovered the story behind the scenes of Robert-Houdin's life, magic, and writings and illustrated his discoveries with hundreds of rare photos, playbills, and other treasures. This extraordinary work is bound in rich Dutch cloth with gilded stamping, glossy covers, archival slipcase, and a ribbon bookmark bound into each copy, and includes a large tipped-in reproduction Robert-Houdin print and fold-out family tree. The Magic of Robert-Houdin Contents INTRODUCTION Jacques Voignier ACT I 1700-1805: From Louis Robert to Jean Eugène Robert 1805-1823: A Confiscated Childhood and Adolescence 1823-1825: From Dr. Carlosbach to Maître Pardessus 1825-1828: From Maître Roger to Jean-Martin Robert 1826-1828: The Apprenticeship of the Artisan Watchmaker and the Aspiring Magician The Mysterious M. David of Bordeaux 1828: The Count de Grisy, French Conjurer, known as Torrini 1828-1829: Return to Blois, Mademoiselle Houdin Notes to Act I ACT II read more