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Escape!
The Story of the Great Houdini
Sid Fleischman
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · April 22, 2008
Reading lane: Magic Tricks
How did he walk through walls, escape drowning, and shatter iron chains that were tightly wrapped around him?
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
The Art of Escape
Houdini’s feats invite a closer look, while the secrets behind them stay tantalizingly out of reach.
Come here for
- Wondering how walls, water, and iron chains failed to hold Houdini
- Rare photos and an update on the poisoning rumor
Expect
- A playful puzzle around a magician’s seemingly impossible escapes
- A reminder that some tricks stay secret
Book Details
- Authors
- Sid Fleischman
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- April 22, 2008
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Magic Tricks · Historical Biographies for Kids
- Reading lane
- Magic Tricks
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Publisher Categories
Adventure & Explorers
Historical Biographies for Kids
Performers' Biographies for Kids
Social Activist Biographies for Kids
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JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / LGBTQ+
Family Life
State & Local History
19th Century U.S.
About This Book
How did he walk through walls, escape drowning, and shatter iron chains that were tightly wrapped around him? The rare photos in this book might help you figure it out. So might the exclusive update about the rumor that Houdini was poisoned. But just remember, a true magician never reveals his tricks. . . .
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