The Merlin Effect by T A Barron

The Merlin Effect by T A Barron

For many performers, stage life and real life are separate identities. For master illusionist Harry Houdini, the two were inextricably linked. In this widely acclaimed biography, Ruth Brandon shows how Houdini's obsession with his own mortality drove him to create death-defying stunts that not only captivated the public but also subdued his own raging psychological demons.

As Brandon relates Houdini's methods of escape, she asks: What was he trying to escape from? Her exploration of the psychic landscape of one of the most enduringly famous performers of the twentieth century makes for utterly fascinating reading. Brandon reveals much that is new: how Houdini invented a phantom son; why he wrote long daily letters to his wife, Bess, who lived one fl oor below him; his combative relations with mediums and spiritualists, including Arthur Conan Doyle; and the fi rst full description of his fabled death. This defi nitive biography allows readers to peer into Houdini's psyche and understand him more deeply than ever before.

T.A. Barron was a Princeton grad, a Rhodes Scholar, and a highly successful business man before he returned to his true love: books for children. He is the New York Times bestselling author of the Merlin Saga, the Heartlight Saga, Tree Girl, The Hero's Trail, and many picture books. He has also created a Young Heroes Award that rewards children who are heroic in their communities with a monetary prize for their achievements. He's an environmental activist and is on the board of many corporations and charities. He lives in Boulder, Colorado, with his wife, five children, two dogs, and two goats. Visit him online at www.tabarron.com or on Twitter @TABarronAuthor.

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ISBN 13	9780606116183
ISBN 10	0606116184
Titel	The Merlin Effect
Autor	T A Barron
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Verlag	Demco Media Inc
Erscheinungsjahr	1996-11-15
Seitenanzahl	254
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