A fundamental understanding of the human psyche is the essential key to successful magic.

- Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin

A magician is an actor playing the part of a magician.

- Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin

Conjuring is a profession in which no one errs through excess of modesty.

- Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin

Better a man honor his profession than be honored by it.

- Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin