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The elusive american by adam begley is not a biography out to break new ground. Clinton cox has 12 books on goodreads with 804 ratings. Clinton cox this biography of famed magician and illusionist harry houdini explores how he carried out his amazing feats and exposes the secrets behind many of houdini s tricks. Please note that the lexile measures for a small population of books. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Best book in the world devoted to escape artist houdini. Harry houdini, the master of all escape artists, walked through walls, released himself from straightjackets while hanging upside down from tall buildings, jumped into rivers while bound by handcuffs and chains, and once escaped from the stomach of a large animal. African american healers by clinton cox, jim haskins editor. Houdini by clinton cox, 9780590949606, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Master of illusion 9780439452328 by clinton cox and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
As a master of illusion, houdini knew how to trick his audience. A biography of the worlds greatest escape artist exposes the. American memory web site, hosts houdini collection. Like tom lalickis recent spellbinder, cox emphasizes houdini s devotion to his mother he never recovered from the shock of. Master of illusion by clinton cox and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Buy african american healers by clinton cox, jim haskins editor online at alibris. Buy houdini, master of illusion first trade printing by clinton cox isbn. Teale worked as an editor, illustrator and ghost writer for houdini. Cruz 8 3 rushmore lynn curlee 8 1 the redheaded league sir arthur conan doyle 8 2. Photographs and posters of harry houdini held by the new york public library for the performing arts. The book contains several photographs of houdini performing escapes, with family members, and poster ads for his shows and movies. Parker is a past grand senior warden of the french national grand lodge in paris.
A bibliography and description of the books and magazine articles written by houdini. Born ehrich weiss in budapest, hungary, in 1874, houdini. When houdini s book a magician among the spirits 1924 was published, teale stated that he had written the damnable work. Clinton cox is currently considered a single author. Master of illusion scholastic press, 2001 921 h81ch traces houdinis rise from humble beginnings to become the greatest magician and illusionist of all time. Americas humorist, dreamer, prophet clinton cox 8 7 the red badge of courage bloomsbury stephen crane 8 8 the red badge of courage stephen crane 8 8 raul julia.
Harry houdini master of illusions written by clinton cox. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. He stated that houdini contributed fragments to his books but the majority of the writing was done by hirelings. Houdini museum scranton wilkes barre pocono region. The author cites houdini s brilliance, physical dexterity, and wild imagination as factors that made him a true master of illusion. Clinton cox covers the entire life, work, and death of the famed houdini, a famous escape artist and magician. Houdini s whole life is told in under 200 pages, a very impressive feat for how much houdini. A fascinating portrait of a man who still symbolizes mystery and magic.
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