(27th November 1876 - 15th November 1936)
Born in Oxford, England. Inspired at age 14 seing Bosco. Learned working in vaudeville troupe. Pro. Moved to USA in 1902.
He was so skilled that he once substituted on stage for Howard Thurston, with no one in the audience realizing the switch. Committed suicide.
Coauthors: Albert M. Wilson, John Mulholland, Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin
Displaying 1 to 4 (of 4 products) |
| Listed | Price | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Card SharpersJean Eugene Robert-Houdin & William John Hilliar![]() Translated from the French of Robert-Houdin by William J. Hilliar. Robert-Houdin wrote this book primarily as an expose to reduce the number of people being cheated. He writes in his preface: "Enlighten the dupes and there will be no more cheats." 1st edition 1903; original 201 pages; PDF 145 Table of Contents
| 2011 / 8 / 26 | $7.00 to wish list | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Sphinx Volume 1 (Mar 1902 - Feb 1903)William John Hilliar![]()
| 2006 / 10 / 19 | $5.00 to wish list PDF_facsimile | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Modern Magicians Hand BookWilliam John Hilliar![]() 1st edition, 1902, Frederick J. Drake & Co, Chicago; 440 pages; PDF 325 pages.
| 2005 / 9 / 9 | $7.00 to wish list | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The SphinxWilliam John Hilliar & Albert M. Wilson & John Mulholland![]() One could write long articles about The Sphinx. Two are included as introductions to this... | 2005 / 9 / 6 | $49.50 more than one type to choose from PDF_facsimile PDF_facsimile |
Displaying 1 to 4 (of 4 products) |