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Title Harry Houdini for kids [electronic resource] : his life and adventures with 21 magic tricks and illusions / Laurie Carlson.
Author Carlson, Laurie M., 1952-
Publication Info. Chicago, Ill. : Chicago Review Press, c2009.
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Edition 1st ed.
Description 1 online resource (vii, 136 p.) : ill.
Series For kids
Paperback Audio for kids.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-134) and index.
Audience "Ages 9 & up"--P. [4] of cover.
Note Description based on 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.
Magicians -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Escape artists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Magic tricks.
JUVENILE NONFICTION -- Games & Activities -- Magic.
JUVENILE NONFICTION -- Biography & Autobiography -- Sports & Recreation.
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Games & Activities / Magic
Genre Electronic books.
Added Author Freading.
Related To Print version: Carlson, Laurie M., 1952- Harry Houdini for kids. 1st ed. Chicago, Ill. : Chicago Review Press, c2009 (DLC) 2008021404
ISBN 9781569762202 (electronic bk.)
1569762201 (electronic bk.)
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