Harry Houdini For Kids: His Life And Adventures With 21 Magic Tricks And Illusions (For Kids Series) Read Free Books and Download eBooks
Illusionist, escape artist, movie star, aviator, and spy—Harry Houdini was all these and an international celebrity and the world’s most famous magician. This fascinating biography looks at all the facets of Houdini’s amazing life and includes 21 magic tricks and illusions for a hands-on learning experience. Children will be inspired by this Jewish immigrant who grew up in poverty and, through perseverance and hard work, went on to become one of the most popular and successful entertainers of all time. Houdini was an artist who created his acts carefully, practicing them for years in some cases. He performed such seemingly impossible stunts as escaping several sets of handcuffs and ropes after jumping off a bridge into a flowing river. Kids will learn how he devised his most legendary stunts and will also learn the science and logic behind many of Houdini’s acts including his famous milk can escape. Kids can amaze their family and friends with these simple, entertaining, and fun tricks and illusions: • Stepping through an index card • Performing an odd number trick • Making a coin appear • Mind reading with a secret code • Making a magic box • Lifting a person with one hand • Making a talking board • And much more
Series: For Kids series
Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Chicago Review Press (February 1, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1556527829
ISBN-13: 978-1556527821
Product Dimensions: 11 x 0.3 x 8.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #418,309 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #39 in Books > Children's Books > Activities, Crafts & Games > Games > Magic #95 in Books > Children's Books > Biographies > Performing Arts
Age Range: 9 - 12 years
Grade Level: 4 and up
I bought this book for my younger brother who is infatuated with magic tricks right now.While he's still too young to appreciate the biographical information that comes with each individual trick, he worked through the majority of the tricks on his own (he's now eight). However, should this book intrigue you, please be aware that adult supervision will most definitely be needed as some of the tricks require chemicals/items that could hurt a child. The book comes filled with pages of Houdini performing the magic tricks that are given and even provides images of fliers/newspapers that were used to introduce the next stunt Houdini would try.Children will love this book for the tricks while adults will appreciate the history behind the tricks. I was definitely amazed with this book but would like to note that some tricks can be complex-so the age range listed above (9-12) is pretty exact as to which audience this book will entertain. It makes the perfect gift and easily entertains young magicians!
This is a great book with lots of shiny, colorful pages. Kids are drawn to Houdini like no other historical figure! I bought this to go in our magic prize package for the Summer Reading Program. We don't have it in the library collection (yet), but I've had some kids ask for it!
This book was bought for 9 year old boy. He really understood book and enjoyed it. This book was as described
I felt the book lacked motivating presentation .... lacked interesting text... I was hoping to use as read aloud for a 11 year old boy who has a very keen interest in illusions ....needless to say it was a flop.
THE BEST BOOK EVER
A great book of the artist's life and the time period that he lived in. Good for kids ages 10-15
Wonderful book for any child interested in the history of Houdini!
Is excellent book for young teen
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