The pictures in this book are excellent and show Houdini in many difficult situations. Also included are family photographs, playbills and other memorabilia. Many of these photographs will be new to readers, even those who have read several other books about Houdini. A chronology, bibliography and index complete this enjoyable and informative package. I would think that magic tricks might be a popular gift in light of the popularity of the Harry Potter books at the moment.
Most children have the urge to be an accomplished magician at some time in their lives.
This kit, which comes complete with wand, scarf, deck of cards, dice, plastic thumb and a great book of tricks to practice, is a fabulous way to enter the profession. The directions are well illustrated and detailed. Most tricks can be executed with items found around the house. A bibliography is included, along with shops that sell supplies and societies to join that may provide further support. In the thirty-five years since VR was developed in the labs of MIT and the University of Utah, the technology has taken quantum leaps.