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Title: Confidences et Révélations: Comment on devient sorcier

Note: Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "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.)

Author: Robert-Houdin, Jean-Eugène, 1805-1871

EBook No.: 40855

Published: Sep 24, 2012

Downloads: 84

Language: French

Subject: Robert-Houdin, Jean-Eugène, 1805-1871

Subject: Magicians -- France -- Biography

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Confidences et Révélations: Comment on devient sorcier

Note: Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced 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)

Summary: "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.)

Author: Robert-Houdin, Jean-Eugène, 1805-1871

EBook No.: 40855

Published: Sep 24, 2012

Downloads: 84

Language: French

Subject: Robert-Houdin, Jean-Eugène, 1805-1871

Subject: Magicians -- France -- Biography

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.