The Houdini Box by Selznick

The Houdini Box by Selznick

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The Houdini Box by Selznick


Open this book and come face-to-face with the greatest magician of all time: Harry Houdini

Victor is forever trying to escape from locked trunks, to walk through walls, and to perform any number of Houdini's astonishing magic tricks.without success. Then -- amazingly -- he meets his idol and begs Houdini to explain himself. A mysterious, locked box is the only answer, and Victor is left to wonder: Does the box contain the secrets of the most famous magic tricks ever performed?

From the creator of the Caldecott Medal-winning bestseller The Invention of Hugo Cabret comes this magical storybook that combines captivating mystery with mesmerizing historical fiction. Now, as a bonus at the end of the book, you will find a biographical note about Houdini, an illustrated magic trick, never-before-seen sketches by Brian Selznick, and more. The Houdini Box conjures up the pure pleasure of an old-time magic show.
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ISBN 13 9780689844515
ISBN 10 0689844514
Title The Houdini Box
Author Selznick
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Simon & Schuster
Year published 2001-09-01
Number of pages 64
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.