First Names is a series of fun, lively and highly illustrated biographies that introduces some truly amazing individuals who lived incredible lives, to an audience of young readers. True life stories of the most amazing people EVER! Meet HARRY HOUDINI, the brilliant escape artist who thrilled the world with his death-defying stunts and awesome showmanship. Find out how he was inspired by a man with no head, why he kept asking to be put in jail (and how he got out again) and why he dangled upside down from a crane 120 feet up in the air. Get to know HARRY on first name terms.

 

This book is part of a book series called First Names .

There are 144 pages in this book. This book was published 2019 by David Fickling Books .

Kjartan Poskitt has written over 80 books which have been translated into 30 languages. He is best known for writing the Murderous Maths series.