Archmaster

It is replete with interesting information of old time necromancers, constructors of automata, good stories of contemporary magicians, exposés of Marabout miracles, and last but not least the fascinating adventures of Houdin himself, — the archmaster of modern magic.

His reputation as archmaster in deception not only makes his failure more amusing in itself, but makes it appear as the almost direct consequence of his last piece of cunning.

The true archmaster can teach, demonstrate, distribute, describe, and judge all natural things.