The life and afterlife of Harry Houdini
(Book)
"Harry Houdini. Say his name and a number of things come to mind. Escapes. Illusions. Magic. Chains. Safes. Live burials. Close to a century after his death, nearly every person in America knows his name from a young age, capturing their imaginations with his death-defying stunts and daring acts. He inspired countless people, from all walks of life, to find something magical within themselves. This is a book about a man and his extraordinary life, but it is also about the people who he has inspired in death. As Joe Posnanski delves into the deepest corners of Houdini-land, visiting museums (one owned by David Copperfield), attractions, and private archives, he encounters a cast of unforgettable and fascinating characters. Both a personal obsession and an odyssey of discovery, Posnanski draws inspiration from his lifelong passion for and obsession with magic, blending biography, memoir, and first-person reporting to examine Harry Houdini's life and legacy. This is the ultimate journey to uncover why this magic man endures, and what he still has to teach the world about wonder." -- From publisher.
Posnanski, J. (2019). The life and afterlife of Harry Houdini. First Avid Reader Press hardcover edition. New York, Avid Reader Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Posnanski, Joe. 2019. The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini. New York, Avid Reader Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Posnanski, Joe, The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini. New York, Avid Reader Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc, 2019.
MLA Citation (style guide)Posnanski, Joe. The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini. First Avid Reader Press hardcover edition. New York, Avid Reader Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc, 2019.
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