Title: The Harry Houdini mysteries
Description: "New York City in 1897 and young escapologist Harry Houdini is struggling to get the recognition he craves from the ruthless entertainment industry. When toy tycoon Branford Wintour is found murdered in his Fifth Avenue mansion, detectives call upon Houdini to help solve this mysterious crime. When Harry and his brother Dash reach the scene of the murder, they discover that Wintour was killed seemingly by a magic trick..."--P. [4] of cover.
Subjects: Fiction, Escape artists
Places: New York (N.Y.)
People: Harry Houdini (1874-1926)