A biography of Harry Houdini, who became famous as America's most famous escape artist and magician.
Details
ISBN:9781402732621 (pbk.)
Physical Description:124 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 20 cm.
Publisher:New York, NY :Sterling,c2007.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction: a life too amazing for fiction -- Introducing Harry Houdini -- The Houdinis -- The handcuff king -- Taking the stage in europe -- Daring new escapes -- A master of publicity -- A new passion: flying -- In search of the next big trick -- Houdini in Hollywood -- The magician and the mediums -- Defying death -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Image credits -- About the author -- Index.