Harry Houdini Young Magician Book

Description

This is a pre-owned book from the library of William V. Rauscher. Very good condition. Some light foxing at the top edges as seen from above when book is closed. No foxing on the interior pages. Soft covers; perfect bound; 192 pages.

Harry Houdini: Young Magician is a biography for young readers by Kathryn Kilby Borland and Helen Ross Speicher, part of the Childhood of Famous Americans series, detailing the early life of Ehrich Weiss (Houdini) and his fascination with magic, locks, and escape artistry. The book uses simple language to tell the inspiring story of how the future illusionist developed his skills as a child, starting from watching a magician in the 1880s and becoming an apprentice locksmith.