The Secrets of Stage Conjuring
The man who gave his name to Harry Houdini, this French watchmaker and magician is the father of modern conjuring. Robert-Houdin toured the world with his illusions and was even sent to pacify Algeria by the power of his magic (performances) by Napoleon III. In this book, he explains how theatrical craft, mechanics, electricity, and optics are used to create illusions, including his legendary “Light and Heavy Chest.”