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The Great Houdini (1977) by Anne Edwards is a children's biography of Harry Houdini, highlighting his transformation from Ehrich Weiss to the world's greatest magician and escape artist. Illustrated by Joe Ciardiello, the book covers his life, career, and daring feats, often presented as a "see and read" book for younger readers.
- Illustrator: Joe Ciardiello (known for pen and ink illustrations).
- Publication Date: 1977.
- Genre: Children's biography.
- Focus: The life of Ehrich Weiss (Harry Houdini), son of a rabbi, and his journey to becoming a famous escape artist.
About the Subject:
- Career: Known for escapes from handcuffs, packing boxes, and water-related stunts, including his iconic "Chinese Water Torture Cell".
- Legacy: Recognized as a legendary illusionist and stunt performer.
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In the world of magic, the secret is told when the trick is sold. Accordingly, Magic Inc. has a strict no-refund policy. Thus, once you receive an item, you have access to the secrets included, and that is not something that we can get back from you. For this reason, we do not issue refunds and we do not exchange product that is in working order. However, if the merchandise should be defective, we will gladly replace it with a non-defective version of the same trick. No exceptions.
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