The secret life of Houdini : the making of America's first superhero
Kalush, William2006
Book
This volume traces the arc of the master magician's life from desperate poverty to worldwide legend, initiating the reader along the way into the arcane world of professional magic. It decodes a life based on deception, providing an intimate and riveting portrayal of Houdini, the man and the legend.
Main title:
The secret life of Houdini : the making of America's first superhero / William Kalush and Larry Sloman.
Author:
Imprint:
New York ; London : Atria, 2006.
Collation:
xiv, 591 p. : ill., ports. ; 25 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.
ISBN:
9780743272070 (hbk)
Dewey class:
793.8092793.8'092B/HOUA793.8092 KAL
Language:
English
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BRN:
90689