| Harry Houdini Contributor(s): Poskitt, Kjartan (Author), Ford, Geraint (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1419738623 ISBN-13: 9781419738623 Publisher: Harry N. Abrams OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Performing Arts - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 20th Century |
| Dewey: B |
| Series: First Names |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.5" W x 8.1" (0.55 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Chronological Period - 1900-1949 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Discover the man behind the magic and see how Houdini pulled off his most daring escapes Before Harry Houdini (1874-1926) became the greatest magician in the world, he was just little Ehrich Weisz, a Hungarian-born immigrant who moved to America with his family and performed stage tricks for a little extra cash. He started off with card tricks and then eventually began performing the escape acts that would make him famous. Known for his daring and death-defying illusions, he would do some of the greatest tricks ever: escaping from a milk can, being buried alive, and being locked inside a crate and thrown into a river. He conquered each of these seemingly impossible feats and showed the world the power of a little magic. Fun, fast-paced, and highly illustrated, Harry Houdini tells the story of the curious boy who became the world's greatest magician and reveals how Houdini did some of his most stunning escapes. It includes a timeline, glossary, and index. |
Contributor Bio(s): Poskitt, Kjartan: - Kjartan Poskitt is an award-winning author who has written more than 80 children's books. He lives in York, England, with his wife, four daughters, and a whole array of musical instruments. Visit his website at www.kjartan.co.uk and follow him on Twitter @kjartanposkitt.Ford, Geraint: - Geraint Ford is an illustrator who has worked on everything from magazines, to comics, to children's books. He lives in England. |