Who Was Harry Houdini?

Who Was Harry Houdini?
Author: Tui Sutherland
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2002-07-22
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1101640057

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Every kid has heard of Harry Houdini, the famous magician who could escape from handcuffs, jail cells, and locked trunks. But do they know that the ever-ambitious and adventurous Houdini was also a famous movie star and the first pilot to fly a plane in Australia? This well-told biography is full of the details of Houdini's life that kids will really want to know about and illustrated throughout with beautiful black-and-white line drawings. Illustrated by John O'Brien.

Harry Houdini (The First Names Series)

Harry Houdini (The First Names Series)
Author: Kjartan Poskitt
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2019-08-13
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1683356268

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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.

Harry Houdini for Kids

Harry Houdini for Kids
Author: Laurie Carlson
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2009-02-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1613741952

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&&LDIV&&R&&LDIV&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&RIllusionist, escape artist, movie star, aviator, and spy—Harry Houdini was all these and an international celebrity and the world’s most famous magician. This fascinating biography looks at all the facets of Houdini’s 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 and successful entertainers of all time. Houdini was an artist who created his acts carefully, practicing them for years in some cases. He performed such seemingly impossible stunts as escaping several sets of handcuffs and ropes after jumping off a bridge into a flowing river. &&L/P&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&R &&L/P&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&RKids will learn how he devised his most legendary stunts and will also learn the science and logic behind many of Houdini’s acts including his famous milk can escape. Kids can amaze their family and friends with these simple, entertaining, and fun tricks and illusions: &&L/P&&R Stepping through an index card Performing an odd number trick Making a coin appear Mind reading with a secret code Making a magic box Lifting a person with one hand Making a talking board And much more &&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&R &&L/P&&R&&L/DIV&&R&&L/DIV&&R

Harry Houdini

Harry Houdini
Author: Janice Weaver
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781419700149

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The life of Harry Houdini and his less famous partner, his brother Dash, includes details of his well-known career as a magician, as well as his interest in exposing fake mediums and other frauds. Sidebars highlight topics related to the early 20th century, such as child labor, the dime museums, and early aviation, an interest of Houdini's.

Harry Houdini

Harry Houdini
Author: Patricia Lakin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2002-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0689848153

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Simple text describes how Harry Houdini, born Ehrich Weiss, worked hard to become a great magician.

Harry Houdini

Harry Houdini
Author: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Publisher: Little People, BIG DREAMS
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2022-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0711259445

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From the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this book profiles the life of Harry Houdini, from his humble beginnings as a child living in poverty, to his transformation into history's most famous magician and escape artist

Houdini on Magic

Houdini on Magic
Author: Walter Brown Gibson
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 337
Release: 1953
Genre: Conjuring
ISBN: 0486203840

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Written by the master magician himself, this fascinating work reveals the secrets behind how Houdini escaped numerous death-defying stunts and exposed a variety of fake spiritualists. He also gives instructions for 44 eye-catching stage tricks, as well as other fascinating material. 155 illustrations.

The Amazing Harry Houdini

The Amazing Harry Houdini
Author: Tanya Savory
Publisher: Townsend Press
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1591943493

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Harry Houdini escaped from prison cells, swallowed needles, and made elephants disappear. How did he do such amazing tricks? Some people believed he was actually a wizard with secret powers. But Houdini knew his only “secret powers” were hard work and imagination. This is the story of the poor boy who grew up to be the most famous magician in the world. He was fearless and determined to amaze his audiences, and there seemed to be no limit to the risks that The Great Houdini would take.

What Is the Story of Doctor Who?

What Is the Story of Doctor Who?
Author: Gabriel P. Cooper
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2019-10-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1524791067

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Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time. This What Is the Story of? title is out of this universe! Learn the history of the Time Lord, the TARDIS, and the epic battles they've faced across time and space. When Doctor Who began airing on the BBC in 1963, British audiences were introduced to the rogue Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey. Now, viewers from all over the world are glued to their screens for the mysterious Doctor's intergalactic adventures. But how did this time traveler became such a beloved character? Author Gabriel P. Cooper provides readers with the inside scoop on the Doctor's unique time machine, loyal companions, and diabolical foes. This book, just like the show, is sure to intrigue a new generation of fans.

A Picture Book of Harry Houdini

A Picture Book of Harry Houdini
Author: David A. Adler
Publisher: Holiday House
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2015-01-19
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0823434141

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Harry Houdini astounded audiences around the globe with his death-defying acts and illusions. With his wife, Bess, often by his side, he freed himself from ropes, handcuffs, straitjackets, and prison cells. Once he even made a ten-thousand-pound elephant vanish into thin air! Yet Harry's life was not always so glamorous. When he was a boy, he shined shoes and did odd jobs to help make ends meet. But a career in magic was always in the cards for Harry. Readers will be mesmerized by this captivating biography of one of the most celebrated escape artists and magicians in history.