Full Title:
Harry Houdini: the legend of the world’s greatest escape artist

Genre:
Children’s Non-Fiction, Biography

Summary:
The legend of Harry Houdini lives on in this visually stunning children’s book. Filled with unusual and interesting facts, author Janice Weaver provides a comprehensive, accessible account of the majestic magician beginning with his earliest years.

My Thoughts:
This is a wonderfully fast paced glimpse into the amazing, adventurous life of Houdini. Houdini was truly an artist and a highly skilled performer of his time. His repertoire included some of the most thrilling and dangerous acts, from the famous Water Chinese Torture Cells to breaking out of prisons across Europe. Houdini was a prolific entertainer, wowing countless audiences around the world until his untimely death at the age of fifty-two.

Learn more about the life of this fascinating man. Borrow Harry Houdini: the legend of the world’s greatest escape artist from your local Vaughan library today!