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An illustrated biography of Harry Houdini, the celebrated escape artist who also was an actor, a pilot, and exposed many fake spiritualists.

A biography of the magician, ghost chaser, aviator, and king of escape artists whose amazing feats are remembered long after his death in 1926. Profiling his early years, personal life, and great accomplishments in show business, the story of the famous magician, Harry Houdini, comes to life through a review of his greatest tricks and most amazing feats, complete with index, photos, and author's notes.

Since the turn of the century, the name Blackstone has been synonymous with the world of magical illusion. First Harry Blackstone, Sr., known as The Great Blackstone, wowed audiences in the heyday of America's fascination with magic, perfecting such now-classic illusions as the Dancing Handkerchief, the Buzz Saw, and the Floating Light Bulb, among many others. Then came Harry, Jr., who was first billed at the age of six months as the disappearing...

"Illusionist, escape artist, movie star, aviator, and spy-Harry Houdini was all these and an international celebrity and the worlds most famous magician. This biography looks at all the facets of Houdinis amazing life and includes 21 magic tricks and illusions for a hands-on learning experience. Children will be inspired by this Jewish immigrant who grew up in poverty and, through perseverance and hard work, went on to become one of the most popular...