[PDF] A Picture Book Of Harry Houdini eBook

Author : David A. Adler
Publisher : Holiday House
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 42,19 MB
Release : 2015-01-19
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0823434141

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Harry Houdini astounded audiences around the globe with his death-defying acts and illusions. With his wife, Bess, often by his side, he freed himself from ropes, handcuffs, straitjackets, and prison cells. Once he even made a ten-thousand-pound elephant vanish into thin air! Yet Harry's life was not always so glamorous. When he was a boy, he shined shoes and did odd jobs to help make ends meet. But a career in magic was always in the cards for Harry. Readers will be mesmerized by this captivating biography of one of the most celebrated escape artists and magicians in history.

Author : Laurie Carlson
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 44,30 MB
Release : 2009-02-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1613741952

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&&LDIV&&R&&LDIV&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&RIllusionist, escape artist, movie star, aviator, and spy—Harry Houdini was all these and an international celebrity and the world’s most famous magician. This fascinating biography looks at all the facets of Houdini’s amazing life and includes 21 magic tricks and illusions for a hands-on learning experience. Children will be inspired by this Jewish immigrant who grew up in poverty and, through perseverance and hard work, went on to become one of the most popular and successful entertainers of all time. Houdini was an artist who created his acts carefully, practicing them for years in some cases. He performed such seemingly impossible stunts as escaping several sets of handcuffs and ropes after jumping off a bridge into a flowing river. &&L/P&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&R &&L/P&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&RKids will learn how he devised his most legendary stunts and will also learn the science and logic behind many of Houdini’s acts including his famous milk can escape. Kids can amaze their family and friends with these simple, entertaining, and fun tricks and illusions: &&L/P&&R Stepping through an index card Performing an odd number trick Making a coin appear Mind reading with a secret code Making a magic box Lifting a person with one hand Making a talking board And much more &&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&R &&L/P&&R&&L/DIV&&R&&L/DIV&&R

Author : Patricia Lakin
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 49,39 MB
Release : 2002-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0689848153

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Simple text describes how Harry Houdini, born Ehrich Weiss, worked hard to become a great magician.

Author : Kjartan Poskitt
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 15,31 MB
Release : 2019-08-13
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1683356268

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Discover the man behind the magic and see how Houdini pulled off his most daring escapes Before Harry Houdini (1874–1926) 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, fast-paced, and highly illustrated, Harry Houdini tells the story of the curious boy who became the world’s greatest magician and reveals how Houdini did some of his most stunning escapes. It includes a timeline, glossary, and index.

Author : Janice Weaver
Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 32,7 MB
Release : 2011-10-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781419700149

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The life of Harry Houdini and his less famous partner, his brother Dash, includes details of his well-known career as a magician, as well as his interest in exposing fake mediums and other frauds. Sidebars highlight topics related to the early 20th century, such as child labor, the dime museums, and early aviation, an interest of Houdini's.

Author : Eric A. Kimmel
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 67 pages
File Size : 35,63 MB
Release : 2010-09-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0375856978

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Harry Weiss—later known as Harry Houdini—is enthralled when the circus comes to his Wisconsin town. He loves all the acts, but his favorites are the tightrope and the amazing trick where a man hangs from a rope by his teeth! Harry and his brother decide to try circus tricks in a nearby barn, and although Harry’s headstrong determination leads him into trouble, it also opens up a whole new world. In this evocative story, Eric A. Kimmel tells how Harry Weiss discovered his love for performing, many years before he became world famous. History Stepping Stones now feature updated content that emphasizes Common Core and today’s renewed interest in nonfiction. Perfect for home, school, and library bookshelves!

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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 49,38 MB
Release : 2008-10-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1416968784

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A chance encounter with Harry Houdini leaves a small boy in possession of a mysterious box--one that might hold the secrets to the greatest magic tricks ever performed.

Author : Agnieszka Biskup
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 29,43 MB
Release : 2010-12
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1429662689

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"In graphic novel format, explores the life of Harry Houdini and describes some of his most daring escapes"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Tui Sutherland
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 22,83 MB
Release : 2002-07-22
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1101640057

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Every kid has heard of Harry Houdini, the famous magician who could escape from handcuffs, jail cells, and locked trunks. But do they know that the ever-ambitious and adventurous Houdini was also a famous movie star and the first pilot to fly a plane in Australia? This well-told biography is full of the details of Houdini's life that kids will really want to know about and illustrated throughout with beautiful black-and-white line drawings. Illustrated by John O'Brien.

Author : Dan Gutman
Publisher : Holiday House
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 16,88 MB
Release : 2021-03-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0823448959

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Harry has always admired the famous escape artist Houdini. And when Houdini asks for help in coming back to life, it seems like an amazing chance...or could it be Houdini's greatest trick of all? Eleven-year-old Harry Mancini is NOT Harry Houdini--the famous escape artist who died in 1926. But Harry DOES live in Houdini's old New York City home, and he definitely knows everything there is to know about Houdini's life. What is he supposed to do, then, when someone starts texting him claiming that they're Houdini, communicating from beyond the grave? Respond, of course. It's hard for Harry to believe that Houdini is really contacting him, but this Houdini texts the secrets to all of the escape tricks the dead Houdini used to do. What's more, Houdini's offering Harry a chance to go back in time and experience it for himself. Should Harry ignore what must be a hoax? Or should he give it a try and take Houdini up on this death-defying offer? Dan Gutman is the award-winning author of series including My Weird School, The Genius Files, and the baseball card series, including Honus & Me. He uses his writing powers for good once again in this exciting new middle grade novel. Named a New York State Great Read by the Empire State Center for the Book!