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By Wayne Kawamoto, About.com Guide to Magic & Illusion since 2005

Book Review: Essential Robert-Houdin

Wednesday February 21, 2007
I’ve been reading this weighty, 600-plus page book for weeks. While I wasn’t initially sure how much this book would appeal to those who aren’t magic historians, I found it to be a fascinating read. And what really surprised me was the fact that Robert-Houdin's writings and advice from some 150 years ago are still relevant today.

The book, at $100, has an equally weighty price. But I highly recommend it for the insights that it provides on Robert-Houdin and his magic. You may even gain some new ideas or inspirations for your own magic.

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