garded On one occasion during his visit to Algiers Houdin for a photograph, and a photographer desirous of pro- by all conjurers. Rarely has a more fascinating bio- was placed in a very awkward position, from which he ducing such a photograph, and we have all the con- graphy been written than his… … telephotographic attachment. digital dexterity, were well During the late war with calculated to evoke astonish- Spain, the desirability of pro- ment and awe. How well the only extricated himself by his quick-wittedness. He curing photographic negatives with the aid of a French wizard succeeded in…
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