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CONTENTS
Introduction
I. Significant Events in the Life of Robert-Houdin
II. The Orange-tree Trick
III. The Writing and Drawing Figure
IV. The Pastry Cook of the Palais Royal
V. The Obedient Cards�The Cabalistic Clock�The Trapeze Automaton
VI. The Inexhaustible Bottle
VII. Second Sight
VIII. The Suspension Trick
IX. The Disappearing Handkerchief
X. Robert-Houdin�s Ignorance of Magic as Betrayed by His Own Pen
XI. The Narrowness of Robert-Houdin�s Memoirs,"
About the Author
"Harry Houdini (born Erik Weisz in Budapest, later Ehrich Weiss or Harry Weiss; 1874 � 1926) was an American stunt performer, noted for his sensational escape acts. He first attracted notice as "Harry Handcuff Houdini" on a tour of Europe, where he sensationally challenged different police forces to try to keep him locked up. This revealed a talent for gimmickry and for audience involvement that characterized all his work. Soon he extended his repertoire to include chains, ropes slung from skyscrapers, straitjackets under water, and having to hold his breath inside a sealed milk can."--Wikipedia
