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Étienne-Gaspard Robert
AuthorBooks · Second hand1763-1837
Étienne-Gaspard Robert, often known by the stage name of "Robertson", was a prominent physicist, stage magician and influential developer of phantasmagoria from the Prince-Bishopric of Liège. He was described by Charles Dickens as "an honourable and well-educated showman". Alongside his pioneering work on projection techniques for his shows Robert was also a physics lecturer and a keen balloonist at a time of great development in aviation.
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About Étienne-Gaspard Robert
Birth
1763
Death
1837
Étienne-Gaspard Robert, often known by the stage name of "Robertson", was a prominent physicist, stage magician and influential developer of phantasmagoria from the Prince-Bishopric of Liège. He was described by Charles Dickens as "an honourable and well-educated showman". Alongside his pioneering work on projection techniques for his shows Robert was also a physics lecturer and a keen balloonist at a time of great development in aviation.
Étienne-Gaspard Robert, known by his stage name Robertson, was a Belgian pioneer in the art of phantasmagoria.
Beyond his role as a magician, he was a physicist and aeronaut who explored the scientific boundaries of his era.
His legacy includes a prolific career with 27 published works covering topics from management to corporate reporting.
Born in Liège in 1763, he successfully balanced his academic career as a university professor with theatrical performance.
His research into organization and case studies reveals an analytical mind that extended far beyond his work in illusionism.
