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Escaping from Houdini

"In 1889, the ship Etruria departs Liverpool, England, for New York carrying Audrey Rose Wadsworth and her crime-solving partner, Thomas, a famous escape artist, and a cold-blooded killer"--Provided by publisher.
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Qui?n fue Harry Houdini?

Briefly introduces the life of magician and escapologist Harry Houdini, covering his achievements as a performer, movie star, and pilot.
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Houdini

Graphic novel biography of magician and escape artist Harry Houdini.

Harry Houdini

Presents a photographic introduction to the life and accomplishments of Harry Houdini, one of the most famous magicians of the twentieth century, discussing his family, his early work experiences, his entry into the entertainment business, and the development of his career as an escape artist.

Harry Houdini : Prince of Air

2012
Twins Felix and Maisie, along with their Great-Aunt Maisie and Great-Uncle Thorne, are transported back in time to Coney Island where they meet a young Harry Houdini.
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Houdini

2008
An brief biography, in graphic novel format, of Harry Houdini, discussing his difficult early life, his struggles to earn a living as a magician, and his rise to fame as an escape artist.

The magician and the spirits

Harry Houdini and the curious pastime of communicating with the dead
Examines Harry Houdini's search for the truth behind spiritual mediums and s?ances in which he asked if mediums were merely charlatans employing magical tricks like he does, or if there was truth to their claims.

A spotlight for Harry

Easy-to-follow text and illustration describe how Harry Houdini was inspired by the circus, and convinced his brother to attempt tightrope walking and rope tricks in a local barn.

Audacity Jones steals the show

2017
Audacity Jones and her best friend, Bimmy, are on their way to New York City, with Cypher, who is now a detective in the Pinkerton National Detective Agency, and their assignment involves Harry Houdini and the illusion he is planning--and it will take all of Audie's skills, and the help of her clever cat Min, to prevent the performance from being sabotaged.

The Houdini box

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.

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