"Harry Houdini" by C.E.L. Welsh delves into the captivating life of the legendary magician and escapologist. The narrative explores Houdini's rise from humble beginnings to becoming the most famous performer of his time. It chronicles his groundbreaking illusions, daring escapes, and relentless pursuit of fame, alongside personal struggles and his fascination with the supernatural. Through a blend of magic, history, and biography, the book captures Houdini's commitment to reveal the mysteries of illusion, while reflecting on his complex relationship with death and the afterlife. This engaging account brings to life the man behind the myth and his enduring legacy. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Heroes .

There are 80 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2010 by Campfire .