The Magic of Robert-Houdin - Fechner/MAGICANTIC

The Magic of Robert Houdin by Christian Fechner


This magnificent two volume set of 900 pages includes 1,200 illustrations and 60 color plates.
In one of the most elegant magic books ever produced, Christian Fechner explores the incredible world of Robert-Houdin, the legendary master of magic.


Fechner has uncovered the story behind the scenes of Robert-Houdin's life, magic, and writings and illustrated his discoveries with 1200 rare photos, playbills, and other treasures, with over 60 full-color pages.


This extraordinary work is bound in rich Dutch cloth with gilded stamping, glossy covers, archival slipcase, and a ribbon bookmark bound into each copy, and includes a large tipped-in reproduction Robert-Houdin print and fold-out family tree.

Condition of both volumes is very good with some splitting on the back edges of the slip case.