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Houdini's Escapes and Magic: Prepared From Houdini's Private Notebooks and Memoranda With the Assistance of Beatrice Houdini, Widow of Houdini, and Be
Hardcover
Entertainment & Performing ArtsMagicGeneral Drama
ISBN13: 9781025721170
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 662
Weight: 2.42
Height: 1.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Houdini's Escapes and Magic is a definitive compendium detailing the extraordinary techniques and stagecraft of the world's most celebrated illusionist, Harry Houdini. Compiled by the prolific writer Walter B. Gibson with the direct assistance of Beatrice Houdini and Bernard M. L. Ernst, this work serves as an authorized revelation of the methods behind the legendary performer's most baffling feats. Drawing directly from Houdini's private notebooks and personal memoranda, the book provides a unique glimpse into the mechanical ingenuity and physical prowess required to execute his daring escapes and intricate illusions.
The first portion of the volume focuses on the art of escapology, meticulously explaining the mechanics of handcuffs, locks, and restraints that Houdini mastered throughout his career. Readers are treated to an inside look at the planning and execution of his most famous public challenges. The second half shifts to the broader realm of stage magic, covering sleight of hand, card tricks, and grand-scale illusions that defined the golden age of magic. More than just a technical manual, the work stands as a testament to the dedication and secret knowledge of a master performer. Houdini's Escapes and Magic remains an essential resource for aspiring magicians and anyone fascinated by the history of entertainment and the enigmatic figure who redefined the boundaries of human endurance and deception.
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