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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.
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Some girls are perfectly happy never doing anything out of the ordinary. But Addie was anything but ordinary. She longed for thrills and excitement! At a time when a young lady appearing onstage was considered most unusual, Addie defied convention and became a dancer. And when she married the world-famous magician Herrmann the Great, she knew she had to be part of his show. Addie wanted to shock and dazzle! She would do anything to draw the crowds,...
12) Houdini
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Series
Pub. Date
c1989
Description
A biography of the mysterious magician, focusing on his great escapes, wondrous illusions, crusade against spiritualism, and attempt to communicate with his wife after his death.
14) Harry Houdini
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book tells of the life of Harry Houdini, who became the most famous escape artist in history.
17) The magician and the spirits: Harry Houdini and the curious pastime of communicating with the dead
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 5
Description
"Famed illusionist Harry Houdini embarks on a quest to investigate spiritual phenomena and the possibility of communication with those on the "other side.""--
18) Harry Houdini
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Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
From the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this book profiles the life of Harry Houdini, from his humble beginnings as a child living in poverty, to his transformation into history's most famous magician and escape artist. When Ehrich emigrated to the US, his family couldn't afford to send him to school. That didn't stop him from learning-- he became a genius with cards, and even a trapeze artist! But while working as a locksmith, he...
Author
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...