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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 5
Description
A biography of the magician, ghost chaser, aviator, and king of escape artists whose amazing feats are remembered long after his death in 1926. Profiling his early years, personal life, and great accomplishments in show business, the story of the famous magician, Harry Houdini, comes to life through a review of his greatest tricks and most amazing feats, complete with index, photos, and author's notes.
3) Houdini
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 7
Description
Although he insisted that his methods were "equally understandable (if not duplicable) by any person to whom I may elect to divulge my secrets," Houdini inspired endless speculation and a deep air of mystery throughout his life. In contrast, Cox's biography is an evenhanded portrait that dispels myths, some created by Houdini himself, and reveals some of the secrets behind the tricks In straightforward prose, Cox follows Houdini from his impoverished...
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Pub. Date
[2009]
Description
"Illusionist, escape artist, movie star, aviator, and spy-Harry Houdini was all these and an international celebrity and the worlds most famous magician. This biography looks at all the facets of Houdinis 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...