Harry Houdini the True Escapist Extraordinaire (Paperback)

This book comprises a detailed treatise on the famous escape artist, Harry Houdini. Complete with interesting information on the life and career of Houdini, as well as explanations as to how he carried off his daring feats, this is a text that will be of much value to those with an interest in the most famous escape artist in history and to those with an interest in escapology in general. The chapters of this book include: 'Houdini's Spectacular Escapes', 'His Remarkable Failure at The Magicians' Club', 'Escape from Bank-Safe', 'Iron Boiler', 'Paper Bag', 'Mail Bag', 'Walking Through a Brick Wall', 'Buried Alive', 'Escape From Iron Box', 'Sack', 'Packing-Case Under Water', 'The Vanishing Horseman', and many more. We are proud to republish this antique text here complete with a new introduction on magic tricks.