The life and afterlife of Harry Houdini

The author "delves into the deepest corners of Houdini-land, visiting museums (one owned by David Copperfield), attractions, and private archives ... [in] blending biography, memoir, and first-person reporting to examine Harry Houdini's life and legacy. This is the ultimate journey to uncover why this magic man endures, and what he still has to teach the world about wonder"--.