Harry Houdini for kids his life and adventures with 21 magic tricks and illusions /

• Main Author: Carlson, Laurie M., 1952-
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Chicago, Ill. : Chicago Review Press, c2009.
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Series: Paperback Audio for kids.
• Subjects: Houdini, Harry, > 1874-1926 > Juvenile literature.; Magicians > Juvenile literature. > Biography > United States; Escape artists > Juvenile literature. > Biography > United States; Magic tricks.; JUVENILE NONFICTION > Magic. > Games & Activities; JUVENILE NONFICTION > Sports & Recreation. > Biography & Autobiography; Electronic books.
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From Harry Houdini's impoverished childhood to his feat of becoming one of the most successful entertainers of all time, this biography presents a portrait of this magician and escape artist. It provides guidelines for 21 fun magic tricks, including how to stick a needle into a balloon without...

Table of Contents:

• Front Cover; Table of Contents; Time Line; Introduction; 1. Humble Beginnings; 2. A Star Is Born; 3. Becoming the Handcuff King; 4. And the Crowd Goes Wild!; 5. Going to Extremes; 6. Aviator, Actor . . . Spy?; 7. Ghostbuster; 8. Was It Murder?; Resources; Index;