Jules de Rovère by Thibault Ternon (English)

Explore the life of Jules de Rovere, the 19th-century performer associated with introducing the term “prestidigitator.” In this English-language book, Thibault Ternon traces a remarkable path from magic tricks to physics experiments and, later, esotericism.

• Over 80 pages: Follow the story of a complex figure in the history of magic.
• Early life and career: Read about his childhood, his beginnings as Mr. Jules, and the invention of the term “conjurer.”
• Beyond magic: Discover his magical experiments, family circle, and change from magician to magnetizer.
• Archival material: The book features documents published for the first time after years of research in public and private archives.
• Additional context: Several appendices add to this account of Jules de Rovere’s eventful life.

Bring an intriguing chapter of conjuring history into your collection and learn more about the artist whose story is mentioned in Robert-Houdin’s books. This edition is in English.