escape artists

Yorick and his pet monkey are the only males remaining on the planet after a plague of unknown origin destroyed every last sperm, fetus, and fullly developed mammal with a Y chromosome in the summer of 2002.

Twelve-year-old Eddie Dickens survives encounters with an escape artist in a runaway hearse's coffin, a hot air balloon bearing the escape artist's lovely assistant, a gas explosion, and a jewel thief on the run.

Examines the life and career of Harry Houdini, whose dramatic style, skill at staying in the news, and determination to continually invent new escapes made him one of the most famous magicians of all time.

As Sam and Uncle Ezra watch, the Great Houdini escapes from a trunk at the bottom of the river. Includes factual information about Houdini and his career as a magician and escape artist.

Twelve-year-old Eddie Dickens survives encounters with an escape artist in a runaway hearse's coffin, a hot air balloon bearing the escape artist's lovely assistant, a gas explosion, and a jewel thief on the run.

When fourteen-year-old Max Cassidy, an escape artist, is visited by a stranger after one of his shows, he learns that his father's supposed death did not occur, and that his mother, who was sent to prison for the crime, is innocent. Given only one clue to the case, Max begins a journey to uncover the truth and find out what tore his family apart.

Chronicles the life of magician, illusionist, and showman, Harry Houdini, discussing his childhood, death-defying feats, relationships, and other exploits.

A biography of the magician, ghost chaser, aviator, and king of escape artists whose amazing feats are remembered long after his death in 1926.

Presents a pictorial history of famed magician, Harry Houdini, and describes some of his many tricks, escapes, and dangerous feats.

Profiles the life and achievements of Hungarian American magician and stunt performer Harry Houdini.