This kiss was the moment that the key to the strait jacket was transferred from his wife's mouth to his own. One learns such insights in this book as "When Harry, locked up in a strait-jacket, and right before he was jumped into the ocean, he kissed his wife for luck. I have no idea why in 11th grade for my American History class, when I was assigned an historical character to write about, I chose "Harry Houdini." It was fortuitous because afterwards, I became a big fan of magic. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes stage magic because even David Copperfield has not done some of these insane feats that Houdini achieved.more He put himself, chained, into a tank of water and even the audience thought he was going to die because it took him 5 minutes to escape. It was a good biography but it was meant for kids so it did not go into too much detail but I was shocked by some of the life-threatening stunts he did. I thought he lived in the 80s but he was 20 during the World Fair. However, I was surprised to find out how old he was. I had no clue as to what Harry's life was before I read this book. It was a good biography but it was meant for kids so it did not go into too much detail but I was shocked by some of the life-threatening My little brother had to read this book for a school report on Harry Houdini and I thought to myself that I could write a review on the book so I decided to read it with him. My little brother had to read this book for a school report on Harry Houdini and I thought to myself that I could write a review on the book so I decided to read it with him. After all, practice makes perfect just look at Harry's crazy and breathtaking escape acts! I would recommend this book to anyone interested in magic tricks because this book on Harry Houdini will encourage you. ![]() For example, his escape from a locked tank full of water, while hanging upside down in it and handcuffed left me speechless. I finished this book because a lot of his magic acts and escape tricks described in this book really amazed me. I picked up this book because I thought it was a short biography book and decided to try and read more of different genres so I decided it to give it a try. This book shows how working hard for your dreams and never giving up will pay off in the end. Finally he was given the chance to hit big time fame and he took it, never looking back. For a long time he worked for a dime museum with his wife Bess. It seemed that Harry would never become famous and earn enough of money, after performing all over the places without people giving him much attention. This books tells Harry's difficult life of finding fame through his amazing acts. Finally he was given the chance to hit big time fame and h This book "Harry Houdini: Master of Magic: Master Of Magic" by Robert Kraske is the life story of Harry Houdini the world famous escape artist. ![]() ![]() This book "Harry Houdini: Master of Magic: Master Of Magic" by Robert Kraske is the life story of Harry Houdini the world famous escape artist.
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