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Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. The oil illustrations are also bright and appealing. The pace of the book moves along at an exciting clip, while each chapter unveils a new and. Houdini was an illusionist and escape artist who drew colossal crowds and a.
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American arthur conan doyle asked audience beck began bernard drachman bess sailed brother brought cabinet called career cecilia cell chained challenge charmian charmian london chinese water torture. American memory web site, hosts houdini collection. The houdini box by brian selznick, the last illusion by rhys bowen, houdini. Some of the published credits of clinton cox include undying glory. Houdini s whole life is told in under 200 pages, a very impressive feat for how much houdini accomplished in his life. Photographs and posters of harry houdini held by the new york public library for the performing arts. Buy african american healers by clinton cox, jim haskins editor online at alibris. The author cites houdini s brilliance, physical dexterity, and wild imagination as f.
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Clinton cox has done a thorough job of researching houdini s career and personal. Clinton cox this biography of famed magician and illusionist harry houdini explores how he carried out his amazing feats and exposes the secrets behind many of houdini s tricks. One of his greatest tricks was turning his jump from the old belle isle bridge into a legend that has all but replaced the facts of event. Harry houdini master of illusions written by clinton cox. The story of the massachusetts 54th regiment scholastic biography by clinton cox and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Harry houdini, the master of all escape artists, walked through walls, released himself from straightjackets while hanging upside down from tall buildings, jumped into rivers while bound by handcuffs and chains, and once escaped from the stomach of a large animal. Best book in the world devoted to escape artist houdini. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals. He reveals an unbiased view of the unusual and often shocking feats of houdini, also known as erich weiss, and his eccentricities. A fascinating portrait of a man who still symbolizes mystery and magic. He is a prolific masonic writer whose articles have been printed in numerous masonic. African american healers by clinton cox, jim haskins editor.
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