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Houdini's library : how books created the world's greatest magician / Barb Rosenstock ; illustrated by Mar Delmar.

Rosenstock, Barb, (author.). Delmar, Mar, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"Houdini is the world's most beloved magician, and he became famous for all of the amazing tricks he accomplished. Houdini knew just how to captivate his audience, whether it was leaping from a bridge or freeing himself from a straitjacket. But in true magician's fashion, he kept a secret so great that not many people knew about, and that was his love for books! As a young boy in Budapest, Harry learned to read at his father's knee. After the family emigrated to America, Harry grew up to be the amazing Houdini -- but never lost his love of reading. He spent the rest of his life collecting all kinds of rare and unusual books, almost entirely about magic. With warm, inviting text and astounding art with miniature models constructed from paper, this extraordinary book opens a new page on the story of Harry Houdini"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780593570135
  • ISBN: 0593570138
  • Physical Description: 48 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
  • Publisher: New York : Alfred A Knopf, [2026]

Content descriptions

Target Audience Note:
K12 Libraria.
Subject:
Houdini, Harry, 1874-1926 > Biography.
Books and reading > Juvenile literature.
Escape artists > United States > Biography.
Magicians > United States > Biography.
Genre:
Picture books.
Biographies.
Informational works.

Available copies

  • 20 of 32 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.

Holds

  • 3 current holds with 32 total copies.
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Hot Springs Library J BIO HOUDINI ROS (Text) 30229101439353 Juvenile Biography Available -