Description

Discover the incredible life of Harry Houdini, one of the most famous entertainers to have ever lived.

In this book you will find out when he was four, little Ehrich emigrated with his family from Hungary to the USA. Although they had reached a world of great opportunity, the family lived in povertyand Ehrich had no choice but to go to work from a young age. When he was just nine, Ehrich worked as a trapeze artist, and this experienceled him into a life of entertainment.

As he grew older, Ehrich continued to play to audiences withfascinating card tricks. But when working as a locksmith by day and honing his magic skills at night, Ehrich realised that he would need more than a deck of cards to really ‘wow’ people…and so, the great Harry Houdini came to be.

As Houdini, the escape artist who could free himself from handcuffs, chains and knots like no one else, he toured the world and became known for his incredible death-defying stunts.This book featuresstylish and quirky illustrationsandextra facts at the back, including abiographical timelinewith historical photos and a detailed profile of the entertainer’s life.

Hardcover 32 pages

AGE: 4-7