Memoirs of Robert-Houdin, ambassador, author and conjurer
CHAPTER VII.
Continuation of Torrini’s History--The Grand Turk orders a Performance--A marvellous Trick--A Page cut in two--Pitying Protest of the Harem--Agreeable Surprise--Return to France--Torrini’s Son Killed--Madness--Decay--My first Performance--An annoying Accident--I return Home......121