Robert Houdin - Magie et Physique Amusante - 1877
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Robert Houdin’s illustrated first edition of *Magie et Physique Amusante*, published by Calmann Lévy in 1877, explores the scientific principles behind physical curiosities and magical illusions.
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The original illustrated work with a portrait of the author and numerous explanatory vignettes in which Robert-Houdin explores the links between physical phenomena and magical illusions, based on accessible scientific demonstrations -
It describes amusing physics experiments — optical games, electrical phenomena, feats of prestidigitation — explaining the mechanical or chemical principles on which they rely. The objective is twofold: to instruct and to amaze. The author advocates for a rational magic, free from mysticism, and highlights the role of illusion in popularizing science -
Robert Houdin - Magic and Amusing Physics - 1877 - Calmann Lévy -
295 Pages.
Very good condition of the binding, the work in its original full black leather, edges slightly dulled, smooth back decorated with gold fillets, gilded title and author name, beautiful binding -
Good interior condition, some stains, pages slightly browned, small vignette on the title page, fine initial letter, enriched with a portrait of the author and numerous explanatory vignettes, marbled endpapers in good condition, a pleasant copy –
Delivery service guaranteed within a few days –
The original illustrated work with a portrait of the author and numerous explanatory vignettes in which Robert-Houdin explores the links between physical phenomena and magical illusions, based on accessible scientific demonstrations -
It describes amusing physics experiments — optical games, electrical phenomena, feats of prestidigitation — explaining the mechanical or chemical principles on which they rely. The objective is twofold: to instruct and to amaze. The author advocates for a rational magic, free from mysticism, and highlights the role of illusion in popularizing science -
Robert Houdin - Magic and Amusing Physics - 1877 - Calmann Lévy -
295 Pages.
Very good condition of the binding, the work in its original full black leather, edges slightly dulled, smooth back decorated with gold fillets, gilded title and author name, beautiful binding -
Good interior condition, some stains, pages slightly browned, small vignette on the title page, fine initial letter, enriched with a portrait of the author and numerous explanatory vignettes, marbled endpapers in good condition, a pleasant copy –
Delivery service guaranteed within a few days –
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Esotericism, History, Illustrated, Physics, Science
Book title
Magie et Physique Amusante
Author/ Illustrator
Robert Houdin
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1877
Height
19 cm
Edition
1st Edition, Illustrated Edition
Width
13 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Calmann Lévy
Binding/ Material
Leather
Number of pages
295
