Automaton Recreation of Robert-Houdin's Acrobat
Here is a very ambitious recreation of Robert-Houdin's famous acrobat automaton named Antonio Diavolo. This version was created by automata expert Kevin Wright as a tribute to Robert-Houdin's original Acrobat.
Wright's automaton, entitled Dante the Daring, performs the same routine as Robert-Houdin's automaton from 1849. The original was approximately 34 inches tall, while this one is 40 inches. He is fully functional with the ability to nod, turn his head left to right, and perform somersaults and handstands.
Robert-Houdin was trained as a watchmaker and is widely regarded as the father of modern stage magic. To recreate one of his automata is an astonishing feat of mechanical detective work and craftsmanship.
Visit Kevin Wright's site called The Clockwork Universe to see this and other amazing projects.
Wright's automaton, entitled Dante the Daring, performs the same routine as Robert-Houdin's automaton from 1849. The original was approximately 34 inches tall, while this one is 40 inches. He is fully functional with the ability to nod, turn his head left to right, and perform somersaults and handstands.
Robert-Houdin was trained as a watchmaker and is widely regarded as the father of modern stage magic. To recreate one of his automata is an astonishing feat of mechanical detective work and craftsmanship.
Visit Kevin Wright's site called The Clockwork Universe to see this and other amazing projects.
Labels: acrobat, kevin Wright, magic, Robert-Houdin, video
posted by Dug North on 4/16/2008
1 Comments:
It is incredible to be able to feel the same amazement as people almost two centuries ago!
I am a big fan of Roger Houdin since I read his authobiography and it's an honor to be able to see his work today. Thank you for this.
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