— June 3 1978 (aged 82)
Grandson of Jean-Eugine Robert-Houdin, who was the father of modern magic.
Created the first ‘Son et Lumiere’ event at Chambord (1952).
Opened the museum and theatre ‘La Maison de la Magie Robert-Houdin’ in honour of his grandfather at Blois, in April 1966.
New York Times Obituary (1978)