houdini, harry

A brief biography of famed magician, Harry Houdini, describing some of his many tricks, escapes, and dangerous feats.

Young Harry Houdini's efforts to perfect his magic tricks are put on hold when his mentor, Herbie, disappears, prodding Harry and his two best friends, Arthur and Billie, to embark on a dangerous investigation that pushes their skill and their friendship to the limits.

"Young Harry Houdini is a master magician, an impressive performance artist who dazzles crowds with his daring feats. But when Harry and his friends Billie and Arthur are called to New Orleans by the mysterious Order of the White Crow, the trio is faced with magic of an entirely different kind. Whispers of voodoo and demonic spells rip through the streets as the city's mayor continues to suffer from a strange, zombified coma. But it soon becomes clear there are other evils at play ... [and] to save the city from this truly terrifying evil, Harry will be forced to pull off his most spectacular escape yet!"--Provided by publisher.

Chronicles the life of magician Howard Thurston, discussing his childhood, early vaudeville career, rivalry with Houdini, unique stage show, and place in American entertainment history.

"Young Harry Houdini's efforts to perfect his magic tricks are put on hold when his mentor, Herbie, disappears, prodding Harry and his two best friends, Arthur and Billie, to embark on a dangerous investigation that pushes their skill and their friendship to the limits"--OCLC.

Presents in cartoon format the lives of one of the most famous magicians and escape artists of all time and of the renowned cartoonist who created Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and many other characters.

Sherlock Holmes comes to the aid of Harry Houdini, who has been framed and jailed for espionage, and uncovers a plot to blackmail the Prince of Wales.

Graphic novel biography of magician and escape artist Harry Houdini.

Anna Van Housen is the illegitimate daughter of Harry Houdini, or so her mother claims. The thing is, Anna has real powers of fortune telling and the ability to sense the feelings of others. When Anna begins to have visions of her mother in danger, she wonders if she can continue to keep her dangerous abilities a secret.

A group of gentlemen, including Harry Houdini, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and psychoanalyst Dr. Nandor Fodor, assemble in the realm of the imagination to hear the story of the haunting of the Bell family and offer their opinions on who or what the spirit really was.