01989cam a2200349 4500 126481878 TxAuBib 20060804120000.0 050804s2006||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2005052631 9780060850944 trade bdg. 0060850949 trade bdg. 9780060850951 lib. bdg. 0060850957 lib. bdg. 9780060850944 9780060850951 DLC DLC BAKER BKX XY4 TxAuBib Fleischman, Sid, 1920- Escape [Book] : the story of the great Houdini / by Sid Fleischman. New York : Greenwillow Books, 2006. 210 p. : ill. ; 27 cm. Includes bibliographical references (203-205) and index. Preface: sleuthing the Houdini story -- He was born, but where? -- From rags to rags -- King of the necktie cutters -- Pygmalion of East 69th street -- Dressing up the act -- Magic for sale -- Mr. Beck beckons -- Don't walk on the grass -- Queen's dress -- Siberian mystery -- Double-crossing. A biography of the magician, ghost chaser, aviator, and king of escape artists whose amazing feats are remembered long after his death in 1926. Profiling his early years, personal life, and great accomplishments in show business, the story of the famous magician, Harry Houdini, comes to life through a review of his greatest tricks and most amazing feats, complete with index, photos, and author's notes. 20080307. Houdini, Harry 1874-1926 Juvenile literature. Magicians United States Biography Juvenile literature. Magicians United States Biography. Escape artists United States Biography Juvenile literature. Escape artists United States Biography. Houdini, Harry.