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Author:

Mullin, Rita T.

Title:

Harry Houdini : death-defying showman / Rita Thievon Mullin.

Publisher:

Sterling,

Copyright Date:

c2007

Description:

124 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 20 cm.

Subject:

Houdini, Harry,--1874-1926--Juvenile literature.
Magicians--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Escape artists--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Introduction: a life too amazing for fiction -- Introducing Harry Houdini -- The Houdinis -- The handcuff king -- Taking the stage in europe -- Daring new escapes -- A master of publicity -- A new passion: flying -- In search of the next big trick -- Houdini in Hollywood -- The magician and the mediums -- Defying death -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Image credits -- About the author -- Index.

Summary:

A biography of Harry Houdini, who became famous as America's most famous escape artist and magician.

Series:

Sterling biographies

ISBN:

1402732627 (pbk.)
9781402732621 (pbk.)
1402749538 (hc.)
9781402749537 (hc.)

LCCN:

2007003630

Locations:

FFPC194 -- Nashua Public Library (Nashua)

GUPF501 -- Newton Public Library (Newton)

UJPE911 -- Norwalk Easter Public Library (Norwalk)

HPPD845 -- Orange City Public Library (Orange City)

YFPC572 -- Springville Memorial Library (Springville)

GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)

MUPB553 -- Whittemore Public Library (Whittemore)