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Harry Houdini : death-defying showman  Cover Image Book Book

Harry Houdini : death-defying showman / Rita Thievon Mullin.

Mullin, Rita T. (Author).

Summary:

A biography of Harry Houdini, who became famous as America's most famous escape artist and magician.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781402749537 (hc.)
  • ISBN: 1402749538 (hc.)
  • ISBN: 9781402732621 (pbk.)
  • ISBN: 1402732627 (pbk.)
  • Physical Description: 124 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 20 cm.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : Sterling, [2007]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction: a life too amazing for fiction -- Introducing Harry Houdini -- The Houdinis -- The handcuff king -- Taking the stage in europe -- Daring new escapes -- A master of publicity -- A new passion: flying -- In search of the next big trick -- Houdini in Hollywood -- The magician and the mediums -- Defying death -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Image credits -- About the author -- Index.
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader MG 7.5 4 4 143518
Subject: Houdini, Harry, 1874-1926 > Juvenile literature.
Magicians > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Escape artists > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Lehigh Valley Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Allentown Public Library System.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Allentown Public Library HOUDINI, H. (Text) 34455005192246 Juv Biography Available -


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