Harry Houdini: A Magical Life -(SIGNED)- Paperback - 2005

Tonawanda, New York, U.S.A.: Kids Can Press, 2005. -----The scan you see is the book you buy. Large soft cover, tight square and clean, flat uncreased spine, SIGNED and inscribed by Elizabeth MacLeod (author), 32 pages filled with colour and b& w illustrations and photos through-out, with some small ink marks on contents page, minor edge wear. "Did you know that Harry starred in six Hollywood movies, some still available? For years, Harry's magic act was a failure. He tried to get out of show business by selling all his tricks for $20 - but nobody wanted to buy them. He loved new trends. Harry invented a diving suit and won a prize for being the first person to fly a plane in Australia! Harry Houdini is still the world's most famous magician - thanks to his inventive tricks, death-defying stunts & incredible talent for publicity. He claimed he could escape from anything!" Contents include: Meet Harry Houdini / Little Ehrich / Runaway! / A new act / Tough times / International star / Back in the USA / Milk can magic / Much more magic / The disappearing elephant / Hollywood star / Seance scandals / Final cutain? / Harry's life at a glace / Visit Harry / index Check out the scans.. Signed by Author. First Edition 1st Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good Plus. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.