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June 4, 2015

From Flickr: “Photo of Harry Houdini in his book “The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin.” NY: The Publishers Printing Co., 1908. First Edition” by lhboudreau

In the Introduction to his book “The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin” Houdini says: “This book is the natural result of the moulding, dominating influence which the spirit and writing of Robert-Houdin have exerted over my professional career. My interest in conjuring and magic and my enthusiasm for Robert-Houdin came into existence simultaneously. From the moment that…
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June 4, 2015

From Flickr: “The Professor Faber Talking Machine in Harry Houdini’s book “The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin” (1908).” by lhboudreau

Poster advertising Professor Faber’s talking machine, exhibited by P.T. Barnum during 1873 in his museum. The automaton was the first talking figure. From the Harry Houdini Collection. In 1846, a German astronomer living in The United States named Joseph Faber unveiled his cutting-edge Euphonia at London’s Egyptian Hall, having accompanied P.T. Barnum across the Atlantic.…
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June 4, 2015

From Flickr: “The Professor Faber Talking Machine in Harry Houdini’s book “The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin” (1908).” by lhboudreau

Poster advertising Professor Faber’s talking machine, exhibited by P.T. Barnum during 1873 in his museum. The automaton was the first talking figure. From the Harry Houdini Collection. In 1846, a German astronomer living in The United States named Joseph Faber unveiled his cutting-edge Euphonia at London’s Egyptian Hall, having accompanied P.T. Barnum across the Atlantic.…
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Paul Sedra

Historian of Modern Egypt

hardcoverbooks

From Flickr: “Photo of Harry Houdini in his book “The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin.” NY: The Publishers Printing Co., 1908. First Edition” by lhboudreau

From Flickr: “The Professor Faber Talking Machine in Harry Houdini’s book “The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin” (1908).” by lhboudreau

From Flickr: “The Professor Faber Talking Machine in Harry Houdini’s book “The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin” (1908).” by lhboudreau