I asked nothing more of life than to become in my profession “like Robert-Houdin.” By this time I had re-read his works until I could recite passage after passage from memory. When it became necessary for me to take a stage-name, and a fellow-player, possessing a veneer of culture, told me that if I would add the letter “i” to Houdin’s name, it would mean, in the French language, “like Houdin,” I adopted the suggestion with enthusiasm. To my unsophisticated mind, his “Memoirs” gave to the profession a dignity worth attaining at the cost of earnest, life-long effort.

What Blackstone is to the struggling lawyer, Hardee’s “Tactics” to the would-be officer, or Bismarck’s life and writings to the coming statesman, Robert-Houdin’s books were to me. I accepted his writings as my text-book and my gospel. From the moment that I began to study the art, he became my guide and hero. My interest in conjuring and magic and my enthusiasm for Robert-Houdin came into existence simultaneously. THIS book is the natural result of the moulding, dominating influence which the spirit and writings of Robert-Houdin have exerted over my professional career. Packing and shipping expenses shall be added to buyer's invoice and will reflect a charge for labor, materials, insurance, transportation, as well as actual shipper fees.The Unmasking of Robert-Houdini E-Kitap Açıklaması will have no liability of any loss or damage to such items. Packing and handling by us of purchased lots is at the entire risk of the purchaser, and Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. Property will not be released to the shipper without the buyer's written consent and until payment has been made in full.

We will not be responsible for the acts or omissions of carriers or packers whether or not recommended by us. If your bid is successful, as an alternative to in-house shipping, we can provide you with a list of shippers. Kurtz/with best wishes from the author/ Harry Houdini/May 20 _ 1909/May this book bring you good luck on your birthday tommorrow /H.H.о Ownership stamp (Walter M. Boldly Inscribed and Signed on the flyleaf: сTo O.H.

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