Memoirs of Robert-Houdin: Ambassador-Author-Conjuror

5W Robert-Houdin, printed by Carl W. Jones: Publisher of Magic. Minneapolis, 1944. First edition, reissue.

Notes

The Memoirs of Robert-Houdin is an autobiography by Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin, a French magician often considered the father of modern magic. Published in 1859, the book details his life, his rise as a magician, and his innovations in the art of illusion. It also provides insight into his work in theater and his experiences with the French colonial authorities, where he was tasked with using his magical skills to undermine the influence of local magicians in Algeria. The memoirs reflect his pioneering contributions to the world of magic and his legacy as a performer.

Description 

Red canvas binding with black illustration and lettering on the upper board and spine. Red and black pictorial dust jacket with white and red lettering. Some chipping along the extremities of dust jacket. General sun-fading to the spine. Illustrated endpapers. Fine condition.