French conjuror Robert Houdin

French conjuror Robert Houdin

Jean Eug讥 Robert-Houdin (December 6, 1805 June 13, 1871) was a French magician. He is widely considered the father of the modern style of conjuring. HPG/8/1/1 (v) Date: circa 1850

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