Houdini: World's Greatest Mystery Man and Escape King
By Kathleen Krull.
Description
Introducing the astonishing, the unforgettable ... HOUDINI!He made himself a living legend and became the most famous name in magic. But Harry Houdini, like his acts, was fascinating and mysterious. As a child, he was often on the edge of homelessness, so he would charge crowds to watch him perform tricks he knew no one else could do. After leaving home to seek his fortune, Houdini mastered every form of magic available-- card tricks, juggling, illusions-- and travelled the world over to make a name for himself.But true stardom came to him only when he began to focus his act around daring, ...
ISBN(s)
0802789536, 9780802789532
