One reader deemed it "exciting and a lot of fun to read." The students were immediately drawn to the book and gave it high praise. A time-line of Houdini’s life is included as is an index.Ĭlassroom Use: We took this biography into a fifth-grade classroom. The writing is found on each left-hand page, while the right-hand page includes photographs and illustrations. The text is divided into two-page chapters. The book is visually striking in its design.
Houdini began work in the theater and soon. 1899 Houdini catches his first big break Houdinis show was seen by a theater manager who asked Harry to start working for him. He was frustrated with the business and considered quitting. MacLeod does an admirable job of blending factual information with the dramatic episodes that characterized Houdini’s life. Harry Houdinis school of magic Harry had a catalogue made up to mail out for Harry Houdinis school of magic. Houdini died on Octoof a ruptured appendix. The Houdini part comes from his role model, Robert Houdin. The Harry came from his nickname at home, Ehrie, which with a slight change made Harry. When he got into the magic business, he changed his name to Harry Houdini. The crowd of spectators gasped reporters pulled out their stop watches. Houdini was born on March 24th, 1874 as Ehrich Weiss. In addition to chronicling Houdini’s life, MacLeod describes the danger that the magician faced as well as the incredible strains oftentimes put on his body. In 1912 Harry Houdini was lowered into New York's East River in a crate wrapped in chains. Harry Hernandez, better known as Harry Houdini the Hair Magician is a wealth of. It was not long until Houdini became a much sought-after (and highly paid) entertainer, traveling the world. From then on, Houdini, along with his wife Bess, began to concentrate on escapes. It was then that a theater manager named Martin Beck saw his act and gave him his big break. He was determined to become a famous magician-much like his hero, the French showman Jean-Eugene Robert-Houdin.Īlthough Houdini had some small successes, by 1899 Houdini was ready to give up and sell his magic tricks (for $20). His fascination with the art of magic began in his late teens. Order tickets, watch amazing video, explore our education programs and. His early life was one of poverty and want. Anastasia) as Harry Houdini and Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes (Rodgers +. MacLeod does a fine job of separating fact from fiction.īorn Erich Weisz, Houdini was born in Hungary in 1874 (although he claimed to have been born in the United States). Harry’s stories were so convincing that it can be difficult to know the truth about his life." Anyone who has attempted to research Houdini’s life knows the reality of that last statement. He also loved a good story and sometimes even made up things so he’d sound more amazing. In the first chapter of this biography, author Elizabeth MacLeod writes: Houdini "thought he was a great magician and wasn’t afraid to say so.
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