Harry Houdini by Vicki Cobb

You may already know the name Houdini as a master escape artist. Read this book and learn about Houdini's childhood and international stardom. The author, Vicki Cobb, has written this book to read as a story which makes it a book you won't easily put down. Harry Houdini was born Ehrich Weiss in Hungary. His poor parents moved the family to the United States and as a teenager Ehrich worked in a tie factory. It was there that he began to practice tricks with coins that he learned by reading books about magic. Ehrich was one who always worked hard and practiced often to become the best. He knew that quickness was the secret to successful magic. As you read this book you'll be mesmerized by the many authentic photographs included. There are pictures of Houdini doing his escapes, the many handcuffs he used, and posters announcing his shows around the world. Unlike some magic books that don't reveal how the tricks are done, Harry Houdini by Vicki Cobb does let you in on some of Houdini's secrets. To find more books like this, search our library catalog for the series title DK Biography. You'll find biographies of other notable and interesting people.