Age Group Ages 10 and up

Skill Level 0- Magic History

Fabulous source of information for class book reports on Houdini!

Harry Houdini was a great escape artist, but perhaps his greatest trick was becoming the famous magician that we have come to know. As a child, Houdini worked hard—and even quit school—to help support his family. But his dream always was to become a great magician and performer. He practiced day and night, thinking up new tricks and more and more dangerous stunts. His intense ambition paid off, and soon Harry Houdini became known worldwide!

This Step Into Reading/Step 3 book from Random House traces Houdini's life from his poor beginnings to his eventual success as the most famous mystical magician and escape artist of all time. Written at a grade 2-3 level (ages 7-8), this early reader will also appeal to older children who are having difficulty developing their reading skills.

Softbound. 48 pages with wonderful color illustrations on every page. Published in 2003.

Don't forget to check out the Houdini section of our Magic Library. Learn some little-known fascinating facts about Harry Houdini's life and contribution to the art of magic.