Houdini: Master of Illusion

Houdini: Master of Illusion
ISBN-10
0439442001
ISBN-13
9780439442008
Series
Houdini
Category
Escape artists
Pages
194
Language
English
Published
2001
Author
Clinton Cox

Description

This biography of famed magician and illusionist Harry Houdini explores how he carried out his amazing feats and exposes the secrets behind many of Houdini's tricks. The author cites Houdini's brilliance, physical dexterity, and wild imagination as factors that made him a true master of illusion. Photos.

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