Spellbinder
Subtitle: the life of Harry Houdini
By: by Tom Lalicki
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Holiday House
Published: 2000
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 88
ISBN-13: 9780823414994
Subjects: Magicians; Biography; Escape artists
Description: An engaging biography about the famous magicians and escape artist Harry Houdini's    personal life and public exploits. Born Ehrich Weiss, Houdini started performing at an early age and followed his ambitions as they led him around the world, performing amazing stunts and illusions that baffled the crowds. The book recounts many of his most famous tricks. Grades 5-9.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 82-83) and index.
Table of contents: title: The greatest novelty mystery act in the world!; title: The king of handcuffs; title: The sensation of Europe; title: The world's greatest escape artist; title: The prince of air; title: The grand magical revue; title: The world-famous cinema star; title: A magician among the spirits; title: The master magician on Broadway; title: The secret himself.