Joe Posnanski enters the colorful world of Harry Houdini and his legions of devoted fans to explore the illusionist’s impact on global culture-and why his legacy endures to this day. If you appreciate masterful storytelling and you, too, are fascinated by Houdini- GET THIS BOOK!' He held my rapt attention from the first word to the last.

His writing style is so smooth that it is exactly like sitting down and having a conversation that naturally leads from one topic to another.Īnd the author relates so many little known stories, tidbits, and observations that were new to me. He masterfully weaves Houdini's story with the stories of contemporary magicians who have been influenced by Houdini's life. What this author has done is approach the subject of Harry Houdini from a very different angle. There are countless books that list the history. It is not the typical here-are-all-the-facts-about-Houdini's-life. I have never read anything like it- so enjoyable!

Published in 2019, this book quickly captured the attention of Peter Monticup. A FAVORITE BOOK IN THE MAGICTRICKS.COM LIBRARY!

Houdini's book of magic