Confidences Et Revelations. Comment On Devient Sorcier. [houdini, Magic]

Houdin, (Jean Eugene) Robert32749

Published by A. Delahays,, Paris, 1868

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French Language; Sorcery; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 440 pages; Confidences and Revelations. How to become a sorcerer. French language text. Mounted albumen portrait of the magician [Houdini], as frontispiece, Contemp. 1/2 purple brown morocco leather & cloth, spine ends rubbed, edges with shallow fraying. Orig. Photo. Frontis. Portrait, wood engraved vignettes in text fo magic. Minor spotting to title page & fore-edge. Contents generally clean and VG. In the back lists 16 experiemnts he conducted while performing with results- enchanted roses etc. "Born in America in 1874, Erich Weiss became one of the most famous magicians who ever lived. He took the stage name, Harry Houdini, in honour of Robert Houdini, a French conjurer and magician who died in 1871." Portrait of Robert Houdin.

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Title
Confidences Et Revelations. Comment On Devient Sorcier. [houdini, Magic]
Author
Houdin, (Jean Eugene) Robert32749
Publisher
A. Delahays,, Paris
Publication year
1868
Condition
Very Good with no dust jacket
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
First Edition.

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