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Harry Houdini: A Life from Beginning to End
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He jumped shackled into rivers and lakes, he was buried alive, and, on occasion, he even escaped from milk cans. Harry Houdini’s stunts are legendary, but what drove this man to such lengths of spectacle?
In this book, we explore both the stunts Houdini pulled off on stage as well as the life he led off stage. You will learn the true trade secrets of this magician, a man who loved his family more than life itself. Houdini was also a man intrigued by spirits but made it his quest to debunk spiritualism. Yes, at times he seemed to be a living contradiction, but it all made sense to him. Here is the life and legend of Harry Houdini in full.
Discover a plethora of topics such asBecoming Harry HoudiniLove and MarriageFake Cures and a Healthy Dose of SkepticismHoudini’s Failed AttemptsThe Prison BreakA Tragic EndAnd much more!
So if you want a concise and informative book on Harry Houdini, simply scroll up and click the "Buy now" button for instant access!
Free BONUS Inside!
He jumped shackled into rivers and lakes, he was buried alive, and, on occasion, he even escaped from milk cans. Harry Houdini’s stunts are legendary, but what drove this man to such lengths of spectacle?
In this book, we explore both the stunts Houdini pulled off on stage as well as the life he led off stage. You will learn the true trade secrets of this magician, a man who loved his family more than life itself. Houdini was also a man intrigued by spirits but made it his quest to debunk spiritualism. Yes, at times he seemed to be a living contradiction, but it all made sense to him. Here is the life and legend of Harry Houdini in full.
Discover a plethora of topics such asBecoming Harry HoudiniLove and MarriageFake Cures and a Healthy Dose of SkepticismHoudini’s Failed AttemptsThe Prison BreakA Tragic EndAnd much more!
So if you want a concise and informative book on Harry Houdini, simply scroll up and click the "Buy now" button for instant access!
109 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 17, 2022
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December 29, 2023
Harry Houdini: A Life from Beginning to End
Everyone has heard about Harry Houdini bit you don't know anything about him. I found this book very enjoyable and informative. A must read
Everyone has heard about Harry Houdini bit you don't know anything about him. I found this book very enjoyable and informative. A must read
June 1, 2022
A concise, entertaining, and surprisingly thorough look at the life of Harry Houdini, born Erik Weisz. Around 40 pages in length, time is still taken to explore the myths and facts of this mysterious man's origins and career. I highly recommend this to everyone with a desire to learn more about one of histories greatest magicians.
April 28, 2022
Harry Houdini… Just the mention of his name mystifies me. I’ve been told about his skills as an illusionist, I’ve seen movies depicting his life, and I’ve read books that tell his story. However, I do believe this short history of his life tells so much more than anything else I may have read or seen.
April 23, 2022
Short & Sweet
This was a cute short book. I expected a long detailed bore but was pleasantly suprized, espcially in the middle of the spring book read-a-thon. 40 pages quickly read: I would have to call it...
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A brief introduce to Harry Houdini. I'm suprized people still talk about him. I mean he didnt do much but escape a straight jacket. (while shackled & chained, hanging upside down in a fishtank)
This was a cute short book. I expected a long detailed bore but was pleasantly suprized, espcially in the middle of the spring book read-a-thon. 40 pages quickly read: I would have to call it...
Um..
A brief introduce to Harry Houdini. I'm suprized people still talk about him. I mean he didnt do much but escape a straight jacket. (while shackled & chained, hanging upside down in a fishtank)
June 30, 2024
Harry Houdini: A Life from Beginning to End. Eric Weisz was born on March 24, 1874, in Budapest, Hungary. He and his family moved when he was four years old to Appleton, Wisconsin. A quote from him stated that his greatest escape was when he left Appleton. That seemed odd since he earned a reputation as the world’s best escape artist. He toured the US and Europe performing live shows in front of audiences. He also appeared in a few films. He died on October 26, 1926, at the age of fifty-two.
May 6, 2022
Very good and concise summary of a remarkable man.
Hourly History books are perfect for giving the reader a snapshot of lives and events. Sometimes it makes me want to dive deeper into the subject. I recommend this and all by this book house for the curious reader who likes history.
Hourly History books are perfect for giving the reader a snapshot of lives and events. Sometimes it makes me want to dive deeper into the subject. I recommend this and all by this book house for the curious reader who likes history.
May 5, 2022
A Great Book
A Great book about a Great man and his wife who stood with him to the end.
I'm sure his wife, Bess, was holding her breath thinking that this time her husband will fail.
A Great book about a Great man and his wife who stood with him to the end.
I'm sure his wife, Bess, was holding her breath thinking that this time her husband will fail.
July 2, 2024
True to the point. Powerful plain and honest .
Easy read,straight forward ,in plain language. Entertaining as well as educational,explaining the situations in a simple and straightforward manner. Would recommend to anyone.
Easy read,straight forward ,in plain language. Entertaining as well as educational,explaining the situations in a simple and straightforward manner. Would recommend to anyone.
July 22, 2024
The legendary Houdini was famous for his escape acts. He kept challenging himself. His milk can escapes and Chinese water torture cell are well known.
The book is a brief but fascinating read about his life, determination and journey in constantly reinventing himself.
The book is a brief but fascinating read about his life, determination and journey in constantly reinventing himself.
October 10, 2024
I have read several books on Harry Houdini, and this was certainly the shortest!
But it certainly packed lots of facts into the 59 pages.
So if you want a very good overview of who he was, this is an ideal book for you.
But it certainly packed lots of facts into the 59 pages.
So if you want a very good overview of who he was, this is an ideal book for you.
November 30, 2024
Houdini
The name conjures up the mysterious escape artist. This bio goes into the man behind the legend. It doesn't dwell so much on the escapes as it does the life of Houdini. So if the man intrigues you check out this bio.
The name conjures up the mysterious escape artist. This bio goes into the man behind the legend. It doesn't dwell so much on the escapes as it does the life of Houdini. So if the man intrigues you check out this bio.
April 22, 2022
Great Overview
This is a very good overview of Houdini’s life. While it does not have a lot of detail, it is a good overview and give us a good start for more in depth study.
This is a very good overview of Houdini’s life. While it does not have a lot of detail, it is a good overview and give us a good start for more in depth study.
April 27, 2022
Full of passion
A great struggle, success, pain, poverty, fame, companionship, .........so many in this biography. A man to remember, praise, admire.... Recommended.
A great struggle, success, pain, poverty, fame, companionship, .........so many in this biography. A man to remember, praise, admire.... Recommended.
May 1, 2022
A good introduction to the life of Houdini
May 7, 2022
I learned a little more about Houdini's life from this short biography such as the fact that Houdini was not his birth name, and that Houdini had to provide for his family at the age of 12.
May 18, 2022
Intriguing
Houdini was a unique persona. This book quickly tells a tale an provides the mythdethe man and ep insight into
Houdini was a unique persona. This book quickly tells a tale an provides the mythdethe man and ep insight into
May 21, 2022
This is a short, interesting biography of a man I knew little about. It is short, like Cliff Notes, and a quick easy read.
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August 2, 2022Practice and skill makes magic
From a street carnival act to a man possessed to wow a crowd even at the expense of his own life.
From a street carnival act to a man possessed to wow a crowd even at the expense of his own life.
January 18, 2024
I really interesting read of the life of Houdini. I didn’t know much about him other than him being a magician. The book was both informative and entertaining.
April 27, 2025
Nice concise, interesting biography of Houdini.
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