Harry Houdini may be the most famous magician ever. He began his
career working as a sideshow act in carnivals but, by virtue of
talent, study and very hard work, elevated his craft to an art,
making his name a household word. A few of his more clever
illusions have never been fully explained; when he died at age 52
in 1927, he took many of his secrets to the grave. This biography
includes a wealth of detailed information on both Houdini and a
wide variety of only marginally related subjects. Page-long text
boxes include biographies of the Wright brothers, Jack London and
Theodore Roosevelt, and a description of the rambling Winchester
Mansion. Although period photographs and advertisements add
interest, the narrative is, unfortunately, often repetitive,
sometimes almost word for word. The cover promises "21 Magic Tricks
and Illusions," but some of those are how to build a box kite, a
recipe and an explanation of how to measure volume displacement of
solids in water. An editor's magic would have benefited this
average effort. (further reading, source list, index) (Nonfiction.
10 & up) (Kirkus Reviews)
Illusionist, escape artist, movie star, aviator, and spy--Harry
Houdini was all these and an international celebrity and the
world's most famous magician. This fascinating biography looks at
all the facets of Houdini's amazing life and includes 21 magic
tricks and illusions for a hands-on learning experience. Children
will be inspired by this Jewish immigrant who grew up in poverty
and, through perseverance and hard work, went on to become one of
the most popular and successful entertainers of all time. Houdini
was an artist who created his acts carefully, practicing them for
years in some cases. He performed such seemingly impossible stunts
as escaping several sets of handcuffs and ropes after jumping off a
bridge into a flowing river. Kids will learn how he devised his
most legendary stunts and will also learn the science and logic
behind many of Houdini's acts including his famous milk can escape.
Kids can amaze their family and friends with these simple,
entertaining, and fun tricks and illusions: * Stepping through an
index card * Performing an odd number trick * Making a coin appear
* Mind reading with a secret code * Making a magic box * Lifting a
person with one hand * Making a talking board * And much more
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