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French conjuror Robert Houdin

Jean Eugene 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)

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10252727

Media ID

46511843

Size

2793px x 3334px (4.7MB)

Credit

Mary Evans Picture Library/HARRY PRICE

Source

Unattributed lithograph print. HPG/8/1/1 (v)

Date

circa 1850

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