Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin

French magician

Date of Birth: 07-Dec-1805

Place of Birth: Blois, Centre-Val de Loire, France

Date of Death: 13-Jun-1871

Profession: engineer, inventor, clockmaker, magician

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin (December 7, 1805 – June 13, 1871) 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.