Discover the man behind the magic and see how Houdini pulled off his most daring escapes Before Harry Houdini (1874&;1926) became the greatest magician in the world, he was just little Ehrich Weisz, a Hungarian-born immigrant who moved to America with his family and performed stage tricks for a little extra cash. He started off with card tricks and then eventually began performing the escape acts that would make him famous. Known for his daring and death-defying illusions, he would do some of the greatest tricks ever: escaping from a milk can, being buried alive, and being locked inside a crate and thrown into a river. He conquered each of these seemingly impossible feats and showed the world the power of a little magic. Fun, fast-paced, and highly illustrated, Harry Houdini tells the story of the curious boy who became the world&;s greatest magician and reveals how Houdini did some of his most stunning escapes. It includes a timeline, glossary, and index.

About the Author
Kjartan Poskitt is an award-winning author who has written more than 80 children&;s books. He lives in York, England, with his wife, four daughters, and a whole array of musical instruments. Geraint Ford is an illustrator who has worked on everything from magazines, to comics, to children&;s books. He lives in England.


Book Information
ISBN 9781419738623
Author Kjartan Poskitt
Format Hardback
Page Count 146
Imprint Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
Publisher Abrams
Weight(grams) 272g
Dimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm * 13mm