Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin
French magician (1805–1871) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Harry Houdini.
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 wealthy, which he offered in a theatre opened in Paris, a legacy preserved by the tradition of modern magicians performing in tails.
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Born | Jean-Eugène Robert (1805-12-07)7 December 1805 Blois, France |
Died | 13 June 1871(1871-06-13) (aged 65) Saint-Gervais-la-Forêt, France |
Occupation(s) | Magician, illusionist, inventor, author, and clockmaker |
Spouse | Josèphe Cecile Houdin (1830–1843; her death) François Marguerite Olympe Braconnier (1844–1871; his death) |
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