ROBERT-HOUDIN, A MAGICIAN'S LIFE
Content :
- The film (52 minutes)
- 1 hour of exclusive footage and featurettes
- 1 booklet
Summary :
Robert-Houdin, a true genius of the 19th
century!
He was a clockmaker, a creator of automata, the conjuror who founded
the famous "Soirées fantastiques" in Paris - the magic
show that revolutioned magic! This unique artist also diplayed his talent
abroad and made groundbreaking scientific discoveries in Optics and
electricity! The documentary allows us to see his most celebrated stage
illusions and inventions in 19th century setting.
Special features :
- Behind-the-scenes secrets of the film
- A visit to a unique and historic Robert-Houdin exhibit in 1998
in Blois
- The Mystery of the Drawing automaton
- "La joueuse de tympanon", 18th century android-automaton
restored by Robert-Houdin
- A Visit of Blois on the trail of Robert-Houdin - hosted by Pierre
Switon
- A clockmaker unveils the secrets of Rober-Houdin's Singing Lesson
and its Mystery clock
- Robert-Houdin slideshow
- 2 hidden special features
- Animated interactive menus/DVD in english and french/all zones.
