Houdini on Magic by Harry Houdini - This inspiring work by the master himself will help magicians of all levels find the passion within the art. Highly Recommended!!!
The Effect Harry Houdini's fame is secure as the greatest magician of modern times. Many of his fabulous escapes, indeed, now sound more like legend than history, yet they really happened!
Houdini permitted himself to be thrown, manacled, into the Hudson River; to be nailed into packing cases and lowered into the ocean; to be suspended by the ankles, strait-jacketed, hundreds of feet above the ground-and in every case, he escaped easily.
This book is Houdini's own account of these exploits, supplemented with rare photographs and posters, first-hand material from periodicals and pamphlets, and behind-the-scenes revelations of some of the master's most prized secrets: how he picked locks, how he sawed a girl in half to become twins, how he walked through a brick wall, how a girl can vanish from a sheet of plate glass without trapdoors, hoists, mirrors or other such apparatus.
There are also instructions for performing 44 stage tricks, including the coin and glass, the Indian needle trick, and other standards. These are fully-illustrated with diagram sequences that cover every step in the performance. Finally, of special interest to many readers are Houdini's own accounts of great magicians of history and of Houdini's own battles with spiritualists and fraudulent mediums.
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If you are a magician who likes Harry Houdini, this is a great read. You will learn about the history of his magic and even some of his secrets. If you are looking for new magic to do, you probably won't use anything from this but you will gain a new understanding on how he viewed the world of magic. I got this book years ago when I first started magic from my sister's friend. It's a was a nice gift.
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I don't understand...
by Mark Tirone from New Jersey on 04/05/2010 00:19:21
I really don't understand why this has gotten such good reviews. I found that if you aren't a Houdini fan, it won't benefit you much. It's more like a bunch of Houdini stunts revealed. Not necessarily methods or teaching, but just saying how he might have fooled you with something. there is some short biographical stuff in it, some close up, and even a little historical references to some greats at the time. But overall I hated this book. SOrry
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You need it...oh yes you do
by Anonymous from The inside of a hat, USA on 10/09/2007 18:13:07
If you are really into magic and this isn’t a passing fling I would recommend this book. While interesting to all I feel it is a must have for the die hard magic enthuisiet. Great read!
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you need to read this review
[Verified buyer] by Anonymous from Birmingham AL USA on 09/03/2007 18:18:57
This is the most amazing book
I have ever bought. It is so good. It is worth the $$. It tells you the most amazing tricks and escapes. I would highly recommend it.
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Houdini on magic
by Anonymous from Cleveland, TN USA on 12/26/2006 13:41:28
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