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Harry Houdini

By MacLeod, Elizabeth & Mantha, John

Publishers Summary:
Meet Harry Houdini - the most famous magician of all time. Harry performed many daring and astounding tricks still talked about today, including dangerous underwater escapes. Harry started his life in poverty but as a child got his own trapeze and performed for the neighborhood kids, calling himself "Prince of the Air." He went on to become one of the most famous people in the world, performing in front of huge crowds and making six movies. With level-appropriate language and detailed illustrations, this level 3 first reader tells the story of Harry Houdini's magic.

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ISBN
978-1-55453-298-8
Publisher
Kids Can Press


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on January 1, 2010

Gr 2-3 This introduction to the life of magician and escape artist Erik Weisz, known to the world as Harry Houdini, is an easily accessible biography. The anecdotes of Houdini as a young boy, including his first magic trick ever, through h...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2009

This rags-to-riches story of the escape artist begins with his childhood and outlines many of the stunts for which he became...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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