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According to [[Robert-Houdin]], he was a confectioner, first in Paris and afterward in Scotland, who turned to performing magic to make ends meet. | According to [[Robert-Houdin]], he was a confectioner, first in Paris and afterward in Scotland, who turned to performing magic to make ends meet. | ||
| − | From some Chinese jugglers Philippe learned the secret of the gold-fish trick (producing bowls of water containing fish from shawls while standing on a low table) and the | + | From some Chinese jugglers Philippe learned the secret of the gold-fish trick (producing bowls of water containing fish from shawls while standing on a low table) and the [[Linking Rings]]. He also performed the trick of lighting many candles on the stage by firing a pistol. He also presented some [[automata]], such as the Cossack, the Magic Peacock, and the Harlequin-in-the-Box. |
He wore the attire of a medieval sorcerer, which was different from any other performing magician at the time. | He wore the attire of a medieval sorcerer, which was different from any other performing magician at the time. | ||
Revision as of 07:28, 27 June 2011
| Phillippe | |
| Born | Jacques Noel Talon December 28 1802 France |
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| Died | June 27 1878 (age 75) |
| Nationality | French |
According to Robert-Houdin, he was a confectioner, first in Paris and afterward in Scotland, who turned to performing magic to make ends meet.
From some Chinese jugglers Philippe learned the secret of the gold-fish trick (producing bowls of water containing fish from shawls while standing on a low table) and the Linking Rings. He also performed the trick of lighting many candles on the stage by firing a pistol. He also presented some automata, such as the Cossack, the Magic Peacock, and the Harlequin-in-the-Box.
He wore the attire of a medieval sorcerer, which was different from any other performing magician at the time.
