JEAN EUGENE ROBERT-HOUDIN

THE MODERN MAGICIAN

HISTORY OF MAGIC

• The term "Magic" is etymologically derived from the Old Persian word Magi. Performances we would now recognize as conjuring have probably been practiced throughout history.
• The same level of ingenuity that was used to produce famous ancient deceptions such as the Trojan Horse would also have been used for entertainment, or at least for cheating in gambling games, since time immemorial. However, the profession of the illusionist gained strength only in eighteenth century, and has enjoyed several popular vogues.
• From 1756 to 1781, Jacob Philadelphia performed feats of magic, sometimes under the guise of scientific exhibitions, throughout Europe and in Russia. Modern entertainment magic owes much of its origins to Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin (1805-1871), originally a clockmaker, who opened a magic theatre in Paris in the 1840s. His speciality was the construction of mechanical automata which appeared to move and act as if they were alive.

MAGIC TRICKS

Double Color Changing Hank

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Write Thru Pen

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Stiff Rope

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Optical Illusion Ring

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Vernet Thumb Tip

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Thumbtip Silk Streamer

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Patriotic Ropes

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Joker Tube

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Crazy Man's Handcuffs

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Glass Card Deck

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DVDS

Showoff With Cards DVD

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Levitation Exposed DVD

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Street Magic Exposed DVD

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Amazing Magic Tricks With Everyday Objects DVD

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ACCESSORIES

Extra Large Closeup Mat

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BOOKS

Invisible Thread Reel Book

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Excellent instruction book covering the basic handling techniques for using the Thread Genie reel of microfine thread. Also teaches 13 amazing tricks with this gimmick.




Steel Ball and Tube Book

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Excellent instruction book! Covers the basic moves for effective steel ball and tube use as well as the routines for more than two dozen tricks! Turn your Steel Ball and Tube into a "million dollar" effect!




David Blaine- Mysterious Stranger Book

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There are bios of magicians past and present, as well as tips, secrets and techniques revealed for the first time. The final chapters are all about Blaine's comments on his endurance challenges. This book is a MUST for all fans of David Blaine!