This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Niet afgebeeld. 1859 edition. Uittreksel: ...of his future reputation. Three Chinese, who had come to France to perform some very startling tricks, attempted some performancesat Paris, which, owing to their ill success, caused a quarrel among the Celestials. In France as well as in China, "horses fight when there is no hay in the manger," and, ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Niet afgebeeld. 1859 edition. Uittreksel: ...of his future reputation. Three Chinese, who had come to France to perform some very startling tricks, attempted some performancesat Paris, which, owing to their ill success, caused a quarrel among the Celestials. In France as well as in China, "horses fight when there is no hay in the manger," and, though our jugglers did not have recourse to such extremities, they separated. One of them proceeded to Dublin, where he taught Philippe the "gold-fish" trick, as well as the " rings." On learning the first of these tricks, Philippe was in great trouble about performing it, for he wanted a robe. He could not assume a Chinese costume, as his face had none of the distinguishing features of a mandarin, . nor could he dream of a dressing-gown, for however rich it might have been, the public would not have endured such a slight. Hence Philippe extricated himself from the difficulty by assuming the attire of a magician. It was a daring innovation, for, till that period, no conjurer had ventured to take on himself the responsibility of such a costume. Once possessed of these two tricks, Philippe formed the project of returning to his ungrateful country; he, therefore, came to Paris in the summer of 1841, and performed at tbe Salle Montesquieu. The gold-fish and ring tricks, P a brilliant costume, a magnificent pointed cap, and a comfortably arranged room, soon attracted large audiences, among whom was tbe manager of a Vienna theatre Delighted with the performance, the latter on the spot offered the conjurer an engagement at half profits, which Philippe willingly accepted. As the Salle. Montesquieu was used for public balls during the winter, this engagement also allowed him time to have a theatre constructed in readiness for his return to Paris. The...
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Add this copy of Robert-Houdin the Great Wizard, Celebrated French to cart. $72.00, very good condition, Sold by Aladdin Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fullerton, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1944 by Carl W. Jones.
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Very Good in Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall Very good with the Jacobs Illusions distributor rubber stamp on title page. Paper is typically age-darkened but not brittle. In a good dust jacket with some mild fading along spine, several tears and some shallow edge chips and some creasing. Not price-clipped. 3rd Binding state: title and publisher imprinted on spine (variations also include no title or publisher and title on a label affixed to spine) Second state jacket: This jacket features references to and photos of Houdini on rear panel. 1st state jackets do not.
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Very Good in Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall This copy belonged to TWO magicians: Bookplate of noted magic book collector and builder of magic LESLIE C. SMITH (Owen Magic Supreme) tipped to front pastedown AND ink owner signature of J.B. Bobo (MODERN COIN MAGIC) with date Jan. 1945 on verso of flyleaf. Paper is typically age-toned but not brittle. In a good dust jacket with fading along spine, several tears and one small edge chip at top of rear panel. Handwritten price in ink on front flap which is otherwise blank. 2nd Binding state: label affixed to spine stating title and publisher (variations also include no title and publisher and title imprinted directly on cloth) Early jacket state with jacket flaps blank and no references to Houdini on rear panel.
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