Harry Houdini, Kjartan Poskitt
Harry Houdini, Kjartan Poskitt
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Harry Houdini

Author: Kjartan Poskitt

Narrator: Pete Cross

Unabridged: 2 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/13/2019

Synopsis

Before Harry Houdini (18741926) became the greatest magician in the world, he was just little Ehrich Weisz, a Hungarian-born immigrant who moved to America with his family and performed stage tricks for a little extra cash. He started off with card tricks and then eventually began performing the escape acts that would make him famous. Known for his daring and death-defying illusions, he would do some of the greatest tricks ever: escaping from a milk can, being buried alive, and being locked inside a crate and thrown into a river. He conquered each of these seemingly impossible feats and showed the world the power of a little magic. Fun and fast-paced, Harry Houdini tells the story of the curious boy who became the worlds greatest magician and reveals how Houdini did some of his most stunning escapes.

About Kjartan Poskitt

Kjartan Poskitt is an experienced author and television presenter who specializes in children's content. After receiving a degree from Durham University, he went on to write numerous science and math books, including books on Isaac Newton, puzzles, and magic tricks. He has also worked as a presenter for numerous education children's television shows on BBC.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Carson on October 30, 2018

Personal Response I liked this book because the life of Harry Houdini is a very interesting one. The book skillfully discusses many different subjects without ever seeming boring. Every chapter of this book has many insightful looks at the life of one of the greatest magicians of all time. Plot Summar......more

Goodreads review by Little on April 18, 2019

Very nice short bio of this amazing man from the last century. Great pic and information layout throughout the book. excellent starter to learn about this great man. Recommended......more

Goodreads review by Jeromy on June 24, 2015

I thought Harry Houdini was a great book. It was very interesting for a biography. I usually don’t get into these types of books but I did for this one. This book is written in third person view by Vicki Cobb. This book is about a little boy named Erich Weiss that was born in Budapest, Hungary on Ma......more

Goodreads review by Kelly on June 30, 2011

Harry Houdini has always been a fascinating individual to those inclined to magic and death-defying escapes. Vicki Cobb's photographic biography of Harry Houdini will not disappoint young fans looking to learn more about the greatest escape artist that ever lived. Rich with photographs, this biograph......more

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