Home of the La Maison de la Magie, a museum in Blois dedicated to the history of magic and illusionists, the building plays tribute to clockmaker and magician Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin, one of the most influential magicians of his time.

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As Richard finds out, he also covets a more secret passion -- preserving the history of magic for future generations.

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If you look back into the history of Germany or Japan, or the United States, you typically find a period when the Magic Formula is in full effect.

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