The life and afterlife of Harry Houdini / Joe Posnanski.
The life and afterlife of Harry Houdini / Joe Posnanski.
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Publisher
New York : Avid Reader Press, 2019.
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G 2019/5898
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Language
English
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Physical content
xv, 316 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Content type
text
still image
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
Los Angeles, November 30, 1915 -- The truest believer -- Childhood. Lies and illusions ; The origin story ; The Silverman boxes ; The runaway child ; Bahl Yahn, the strong man -- Metamorphosis. Torrini ; The name ; The early days ; Acid on the dress ; Sideshow ; King of cards ; Magic made easy -- Es...
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Publisher
New York : Avid Reader Press, 2019.
Edition
First Avid Reader Press hardcover edition.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2019.
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Summary
Joe Posnanski explores Harry Houdini's impact on global culture and the reasons his legacy endures to this day.
Harry Houdini. Say his name and a number of things come to mind. Escapes. Illusions. Magic. Chains. Safes. Live burials. Close to a century after his death, nearly every person in America knows his name from a young age, capturing their imaginations with his death-defying stunts and daring acts. He inspired countless people, from all walks of life,...
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The life and afterlife of Harry Houdini / Joe Posnanski.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 313-316).
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©2019
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G 2019/5898
Record Identifier
74VKawpbK3zX
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKawpbK3zX
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ISBN
1501137239 (hardcover)
9781501137235 (hardcover)
DDC
793.8092
MMS ID
991024281017902626
