Harry Houdini : the legend of the world's greatest escape artist

Título
Harry Houdini : the legend of the world's greatest escape artist

Janice. Weaver

Resumen
The life of Harry Houdini and his less famous partner, his brother Dash, includes details of his well-known career as a magician, as well as his interest in exposing fake mediums and other frauds. Sidebars highlight topics related to the early 20th century, such as child labor, the dime museums, and early aviation, an interest of Houdini's.

Fecha de publicación como intervalo
2011

Descripción física
45 p. : ill. (some col.), ports.

Materia personal
Houdini, Harry, 1874-1926-Juvenile literature.

Término de la materia
Magicians -- United States -- Biography.
 
Escape artists -- United States -- Biography.

Autor añadido
Lane, Chris (Christopher W. R.), 1982-

Síntesis
The life of Harry Houdini and his less famous partner, his brother Dash, includes details of his well-known career as a magician, as well as his interest in exposing fake mediums and other frauds. Sidebars highlight topics related to the early 20th century, such as child labor, the dime museums, and early aviation, an interest of Houdini's.

ISBN
9781419700149

Información de publicación
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2011.


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