List of Famous people with last name Robert-houdin

Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin

Jean-Eugène Robert

First Name Jean

Last Name Robert-Houdin

Born on December 7, 1805

Died on June 13, 1871 (aged 65)

Born in France, Centre-Val de Loire

Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin was a French watchmaker, magician and illusionist, widely recognized as the father of the modern style of conjuring. He transformed magic from a pastime for the lower classes, seen at fairs, to an entertainment for the wealthy, which he offered in a theatre opened in Paris, a legacy preserved by the tradition of modern magicians to perform in tails.

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