The book contains several photographs of houdini performing escapes, with family members, and poster ads for his shows and. Clinton cox books list of books by author clinton cox thriftbooks. A bibliography and description of the books and magazine articles written by houdini. African american healers by clinton cox, jim haskins editor. Houdini museum scranton wilkes barre pocono region. Houdini s whole life is told in under 200 pages, a very impressive feat for how much houdini accomplished in his life. The elusive american by adam begley is not a biography out to break new ground. The harry houdini collection from the rare book and special collections division at the library of congress. Harry houdini master of illusions is about harry houdini ehrich weiss and his life as a magician or escape artist. He stated that houdini contributed fragments to his books but the majority of the writing was done by hirelings. Born ehrich weiss in budapest, hungary, in 1874, houdini. One of his greatest tricks was turning his jump from the old belle isle bridge into a legend that has all but replaced the facts of event. Lakin, pat harry houdini escape artist aladdin paperbacks, 2002 921 h81lh describes how harry houdini worked hard to become a magician known throughout the world. Harry houdini master of illusions written by clinton cox.
Popular houdini books showing 150 of 80 the houdini box paperback by. Clinton cox is a published author of childrens books and young adult books. Houdini was an illusionist and escape artist who drew colossal crowds and a. Teale worked as an editor, illustrator and ghost writer for houdini. He reveals an unbiased view of the unusual and often shocking feats of houdini, also known as erich weiss, and his eccentricities. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles. See all books authored by clinton cox, including undying glory. The oil illustrations are also bright and appealing. The story of the massachusetts 54th regiment scholastic biography by clinton cox and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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This book tells about many of his different escapes. Its an entry level biography in the tradition of death and the magician by raymund fitzsimons or houdini master of illusion by clinton cox. As a master of illusion, houdini knew how to trick his audience. The author cites houdini s brilliance, physical dexterity, and wild imagination as factors that made him a true master of illusion. The story of the massachusetts 54th regiment, and fiery vision. Master of illusion by clinton cox and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The author cites houdini s brilliance, physical dexterity, and wild imagination as f. Cruz 8 3 rushmore lynn curlee 8 1 the redheaded league sir arthur conan doyle 8 2. Nov 01, 2001 clinton cox has done a thorough job of researching houdini s career and personal life.
Clinton cox has 12 books on goodreads with 804 ratings. When i first opened the book houdini by clinton cox, i thought it was a little boring because it only stated facts. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A fascinating portrait of a man who still symbolizes mystery and magic. Blacks in the revolutionary war, black stars of civil war times black stars. Master of illusion by clinton cox 20010801 clinton cox on. Clinton cox covers the entire life, work, and death of the famed houdini, a famous escape artist and magician. A biography of the worlds greatest escape artist exposes the. Clinton cox author of houdini goodreads share book. When houdini s book a magician among the spirits 1924 was published, teale stated that he had written the damnable work. Harry houdini, master illusionist and contortionist, unmasks the various ways that criminals take advantage of their victims. Clinton cox has done a thorough job of researching houdini s career and personal. Master of illusion scholastic biography by clinton cox.
The story of the massachusetts 54th regiment, come all you brave soldiers. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals. This biography of famed magician and illusionist harry houdini explores how he carried out his amazing feats and exposes the secrets behind many of houdini s tricks. Americas humorist, dreamer, prophet clinton cox 8 7 the red badge of courage bloomsbury stephen crane 8 8 the red badge of courage. Harry houdini, the master of all escape artists, walked through walls, released himself from straightjackets while hanging upside down from tall buildings, jumped into rivers while bound by handcuffs and chains, and once escaped from the stomach of a large animal.
This makes the reader feel a part of houdinis world and the accompanying illustrations add to the feeling of you are there. Like tom lalickis recent spellbinder, cox emphasizes houdinis devotion to his mother he never recovered from the shock of. In this wellresearched, revealing book, journalist cox undying glory tells the story of the allblack units of the 9th and 10th cavalry, also known as the buffalo soldiers. Buy houdini, master of illusion first trade printing by clinton cox isbn. Houdini s whole life is told in under 200 pages, a very impressive feat for how much houdini. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Best book in the world devoted to escape artist houdini. Houdini by clinton cox, 9780590949606, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Master of illusion by clinton cox december 1st, 2009 by youth.
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The pace of the book moves along at an exciting clip, while each chapter unveils a new and. Clinton cox this biography of famed magician and illusionist harry houdini explores how he carried out his amazing feats and exposes the secrets behind many of houdini s tricks. Clinton cox books list of books by author clinton cox. Please note that the lexile measures for a small population of books. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the. Cox sparks additional interest through depictions of the political sentiments of the time. Master of illusion by clinton cox was an interesting read. As i got further through the book it got more and more interesting. Master of magic harry houdini mysteries by robert kraske. Lakin, pat harry houdini escape artist aladdin paperbacks. Born ehrich weiss in budapest, hungary, in 1874, houdini and his family moved to the us in 1876. He is a prolific masonic writer whose articles have been printed in numerous masonic.
Clinton cox librarything catalog your books online. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Houdini was an illusionist and escape artist who drew colossal crowds and awed them. Oct 28, 2008 the book cleverly and clearly sequences information about houdinis life interspersed with verse describing some of his acts.