Houdini: World's Greatest Mystery Man and Escape King

By Kathleen Krull

Book Overview

Introducing the astonishing, the unforgettable ... HOUDINI He made himself a living legend and became the most famous name in magic. But Harry Houdini, like his acts, was fascinating and mysterious. As a child, he was often on the edge of homelessness, so he would charge crowds to watch him perform tricks he knew no one else could do. After leaving home to seek his fortune, Houdini mastered every form of magic available-- card tricks, juggling, illusions-- and travelled the world over to make a name for himself. But true stardom came to him only when he began to focus his act around daring, heart-stopping escapes. By sheer force of will, Houdini trained his body to withstand the torturous demands of the elaborate acts he created. How did he do it? Magicians never tell. Yet acclaimed author Kathleen Krull and award-winning illustrator Eric Velasquez combine their talents to reveal the remarkable story of the World's Greatest Mystery Man and Escape King.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080279646X
• ISBN13: 9780802796462
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 9.0" x 11.8"
• Age Range: 6 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 5

Customer Reviews

learned alot

This is a picture book biography of Houdini. It tells us about his life. It tells us that he practiced his tricks a lot and never gave up on his dreams of becoming a master escape king. The book tells of some of his most famous tricks. What did you like or not like about the book? The story is simple and straight forward it should appeal to young readers. Would you recommend the book? Why or Why not? Kids who want to learn more about the life of Houdini should read this book.