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Author Carlson, Laurie M., 1952-

Title Harry Houdini for kids : his life and adventures with 21 magic tricks and illusions / Laurie Carlson.

Publication Info. Chicago, Ill. : Chicago Review Press, [2009]
©2009

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Edition 1st ed.
Description 1 online resource (vii, 136 pages) : illustrations.
Series For kids
Paperback Audio for kids.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-134) and index.
Audience "Ages 9 & up"--Page 4 of cover.
Note Print version record.
Contents Front Cover; Table of Contents; Time Line; Introduction; 1. Humble Beginnings; 2. A Star Is Born; 3. Becoming the Handcuff King; 4. And the Crowd Goes Wild!; 5. Going to Extremes; 6. Aviator, Actor ... Spy?; 7. Ghostbuster; 8. Was It Murder?; Resources; Index.
Summary From Harry Houdini's impoverished childhood to his feat of becoming one of the most successful entertainers of all time, this biography presents a portrait of this magician and escape artist. It provides guidelines for 21 fun magic tricks, including how to stick a needle into a balloon without popping it and how to step through a note card.
Subject Houdini, Harry, 1874-1926 -- Juvenile literature.
Houdini, Harry, 1874-1926.
Houdini, Harry, 1874-1926. (OCoLC)fst00041614
Magicians -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Escape artists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Magic tricks.
Magicians -- United States -- Biography.
Escape artists -- United States -- Biography.
Houdini, Harry.
JUVENILE NONFICTION -- Games & Activities -- Magic.
JUVENILE NONFICTION -- Biography & Autobiography -- Sports & Recreation.
Escape artists. (OCoLC)fst00915124
Magic tricks. (OCoLC)fst01005507
Magicians. (OCoLC)fst01005551
United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
Genre/Form Biography. (OCoLC)fst01423686
Electronic books.
Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
Other Form: Print version: Carlson, Laurie M., 1952- Harry Houdini for kids. 1st ed. Chicago, Ill. : Chicago Review Press, ©2009 (DLC) 2008021404
ISBN 9781569762202 (electronic bk.)
1569762201 (electronic bk.)
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