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Henri Descremps
Henri Descremps (also spelled Henri Decremps, Béduer, April 1, 1746 – Paris, October 1829) was a French magician, diplomat, and revolutionary activist. Biography Henri Descremps was the son of Jean Descremps (also spelled Decremps), a notary public in Figeac and Marie Taillade. He studied mathematics and earned a license in Law. While his father wanted him to become a priest, Henri preferred a secular career as a diplomat, and served as a secretary at the French embassy in London before returning to Paris in 1783. He studied Western esotericism and stage magic, developing some skills that he used to publish in 1783 his book ''La Magie blanche dévoilée'' (White Magic Revealed). The book was immediately successful and was translated into English. Descremps explained there how state magicians produced their tricks, focusing on Joseph Pinetti. Pinetti did not appreciate the book, and reacted by introducing in his shows an actor pretending to be Descremps, who tried without success ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Béduer
Béduer (Languedocien: ''Beduèr'') is a commune in the Lot department in southwestern France. Pilgrimage Béduer is situated on the Via Podiensis route that is followed by those making the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostella and so receives pilgrims arriving from the town of Figeac. From Béduer pilgrims continue on either to the Notre-Dame de l'Assomption church at Gréalou, reaching the river Lot at Cajarc, or follow the course of the river Célé to its confluence with the Lot, passing by the convent at Espagnac-Sainte-Eulalie. History The town was formerly owned by the Lostanges family. Its control of the land between the Lot and Célé rivers put it on a par with the Abbey at Figeac. Population Sights The Château de Barasc, situated on a ridge dates from the twelfth century and has been successively renovated over the ages. It was home to the Barasc family, one of whom, Gerald V, was Bishop of Cahors between 1237 and 1250. Personalities * Henri Descremps (born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |