Escape!: The Story of The Great Houdini

Escape!: The Story of The Great Houdini
ISBN-10
0060850965
ISBN-13
9780060850968
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction
Pages
240
Language
English
Published
2008-04-22
Publisher
Harper Collins
Author
Sid Fleischman

Description

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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