Houdini, His Life and Art

by The Amazing Randi.

Escape artist extraordinaire, master magician, debunker of false spirit mediums, silent film star, pioneer aviator, son, husband, historian, collector, legend-the life of Houdini is still shrouded in mystery and epitomizes all that is fascinating about human personality and colorful in the world of entertainment. Making use of hundreds of photographs, posters, playbills, and memorabilia from many collections, and applying their own spirited research, co-authors Bert Randolph Sugar and The Amazing Randi-a writer and a celebrated magician and escape artist-unravel Houdini's incredible life, depict his times, discuss his magic and escapes from "behind the curtain", and delve into the mystery of the man himself.

Genres: Nonfiction, Biography

191 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1976