The Life and Many Deaths of Harry Houdini
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Author: Ruth Brandon
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 400
When Harry Houdini died in 1926, he was one of the most famous men in the world. Having started out as a vaudeville magician, he soon began to specialize in the escapes for which his name remains a byword. In this biography, Ruth Brandon explains in detail the secrets of Houdini's most celebrated escapes, but more importantly asks, "What was Houdini really trying to escape from?" - and, searching for the answer, reveals a man more extraordinary than any of his audience could have imagined.
Author: Ruth Brandon
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 400
When Harry Houdini died in 1926, he was one of the most famous men in the world. Having started out as a vaudeville magician, he soon began to specialize in the escapes for which his name remains a byword. In this biography, Ruth Brandon explains in detail the secrets of Houdini's most celebrated escapes, but more importantly asks, "What was Houdini really trying to escape from?" - and, searching for the answer, reveals a man more extraordinary than any of his audience could have imagined.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Ruth Brandon
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 400
When Harry Houdini died in 1926, he was one of the most famous men in the world. Having started out as a vaudeville magician, he soon began to specialize in the escapes for which his name remains a byword. In this biography, Ruth Brandon explains in detail the secrets of Houdini's most celebrated escapes, but more importantly asks, "What was Houdini really trying to escape from?" - and, searching for the answer, reveals a man more extraordinary than any of his audience could have imagined.
Author: Ruth Brandon
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 400
When Harry Houdini died in 1926, he was one of the most famous men in the world. Having started out as a vaudeville magician, he soon began to specialize in the escapes for which his name remains a byword. In this biography, Ruth Brandon explains in detail the secrets of Houdini's most celebrated escapes, but more importantly asks, "What was Houdini really trying to escape from?" - and, searching for the answer, reveals a man more extraordinary than any of his audience could have imagined.
The Life and Many Deaths of Harry Houdini