The Secret Life of Houdini: The Making of America's First Superhero
Handcuff King. Escape Artist. International Superstar.
Since his death eighty-eight years ago, Harry Houdini’s life has been chronicled in books, in film, and on television. Now, in this groundbreaking biography, renowned magic expert William Kalush and bestselling writer Larry Sloman team up to find the man behind the myth. Drawing from millions of pages of research, they describe in vivid detail the passions that drove Houdini to perform ever-more-dangerous feats, his secret life as a spy, and a pernicious plot to subvert his legacy.
The Secret Life of Houdini traces the arc of the master magician’s life from desperate poverty to worldwide fame—his legacy later threatened by a group of fanatical Spiritualists led by esteemed British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Initiating the reader along the way into the arcane world of professional magic, Kalush and Sloman decode a life based on deception, providing an intimate and riveting portrayal of Houdini, the man and the legend.
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Best Houdini Books
If you're interested in learning about Houdini's incredible escapes and performances or enjoy novels where reality meets legend, this list has something for you. It's a chance to see how one man's work in magic has inspired generations, shown through tales of intrigue and the quest for the impossible.
This list is ideal for those who love magic, history, and the idea that someone can transcend the ordinary to become a symbol of breaking free and achieving the unthinkable.
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State of the Art Mentalism Magic
Houdini was born as Erik Weisz to a Jewish family, he was one of seven children.
Almassy Square, Budapest, around In the middle of it stands the corner building, which today bears the number 1 Csengery Street. Csengery street used to be Rakos-arok street, whose name appears in Houdini's birth certificate.
Chain Bridge in Budapest around , circa 30 minute walk from Houdini birthplace. Although Houdini claimed to have been born on April 6, in Appleton, Wisconsin (USA), he actually was born in Budapest, Hungary
Houdini was born as Erik Weisz to a Jewish family, he was one of seven children.
The Weisz family moved with the 4 year old Erik from the old continent to America, landed on July 3, , for a better life.
The family changed their name to the German spelling Weiss, and Erik became Ehrich.
Houdini's mother, Cecelia Steiner Weiss ()
The father, Rabbi Mayer Samuel Weiss, in lawyer's gown ()
Facing severe financial difficulties, the family's children took on employment to contribute to the family's upkeep. Houdini himself engaged in various odd jobs such as selling newspapers, shining shoes, and running errands.
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