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The Secret Life of Houdini: The Making of America's First Superhero
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Draws on newly uncovered archives and the co-author's expertise in magic to reveal Houdini's secret work as a spy for the United States and England, his post-war efforts to expose the fraudulent activities of spiritualist mediums, and the plot organized by Arthur Conan Doyle to have him murdered. 125,000 first printing.
608 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1,2006
This edition
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608 pages, Hardcover
- Published
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October 31, 2006 by Atria
- ISBN
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9780743272070
- ASIN
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0743272072
- Language
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English
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Harry Houdini
A Hungarian-born American illusionist and stunt performer, noted for his sensational escape acts. He first attracted notice in vaudeville in the United States and then as "Harry Handcuff Houdini" on a tour of Europe, where he challenged police...
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