Title: Spellbinder
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.
Subjects: Magicians, Biography, Escape artists, Juvenile literature
Places: United States
People: Harry Houdini (1874-1926)