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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jean-Eugène_Robert-HoudinJean-Eugène Robert-Houdin - Wikipedia

    Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin ( French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ øʒɛn ʁɔbɛʁ udɛ̃]; 7 December 1805 – 13 June 1871) was a French watchmaker, magician and illusionist, widely recognized as the father of the modern style of conjuring. [1] He transformed magic from a pastime for the lower classes, seen at fairs, to an entertainment for the ...

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  3. www.britannica.com › Jean-Eugene-Robert-HoudinJean-Eugène Robert-Houdin | Illusionist, Inventor, Showman

    Jun 9, 2024 · Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin (born Dec. 6, 1805, Blois, Fr.—died June 13, 1871, St. Gervais, near Blois) was a French magician who is considered to be the father of modern conjuring. He was the first magician to use electricity; he improved the signalling method for the “thought transference” trick; and he exposed “fakes” and magicians ...

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  4. www.pbs.org › features › houdini-houdinJean Eugene Robert-Houdin (1805-1871) | American ... - PBS

    Learn how the French magician inspired Houdini with his elegant style and original tricks, but also faced his criticism and attack. Discover his life, career, inventions and legacy in this article from American Experience.

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    Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, né à Blois le 7 décembre 1805 et mort à Saint-Gervais-la-Forêt le 13 juin 1871 1, est le plus célèbre illusionniste français du XIXe siècle et le fondateur du théâtre Robert-Houdin inauguré 11, rue de Valois à Paris en 1845 et transféré 8, boulevard des Italiens en 1854. Il fut également horloger et ...

  7. www.magicianmasterclass.com › post › robert-houdinThe Father of Magic: Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin - The ...

    May 29, 2023 · Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, a Frenchman, is widely recognized as the father of modern conjuring. Harry Houdini, born Ehrich Weisz, was an American escapologist and magician. Houdini was fascinated by the work of Robert-Houdin, and his pseudonym, "Houdini," refers to Robert-Houdin.

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  9. www.ancient-origins.net › history-famous-peopleJean Eugene Robert-Houdin, The Father of Modern Magic Who ...

    Mar 29, 2016 · Learn about the life and achievements of Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin, the father of modern magic who performed in Paris and Algeria. Discover his inventions, tricks, and how he used electricity to amaze and intimidate his audiences.

  10. thedailymagician.com › jean-eugene-robert-houdinJean-Eugene Robert Houdin: The Father of Modern Magic

    The Amazing Life of Robert Houdin… Jean-Eugène Robert was born on December 7, 1805 in Blois, France to Prosper Robert, a watchmaker. Originally, Robert’s father wanted him to become a lawyer. However, Robert was more interested in mechanical gadgets and clockmaking. As a young boy, he was sent to school in Orléans thirty-five miles away.