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Houdini!!!: The Career of Ehrich Weiss : American SelfLiberator, Europe's Eclipsing Sensation, World's Handcuff King & Prison B,Used
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Until now there has not been an adequate biography of Houdini. Kenneth Silverman, author of prizewinning biographies of Cotton Mather and Edgar A. Poe, has drawn on fresh information to produce a fascinating and rich account of Houdini's life.Silverman tells the story of Houdini's origins as Ehrich Weiss, one of four sons of Rabbi Mayer Weiss, an emigre from Hungary to America; his theatrical debut in dime museums and burlesque shows during the 1890s; and his rapid rise to stardom that culminated in twentyfive years of worldwide fame. Silverman also describes Houdini's tangled family life, his war against Spiritualism, and his encounters with such celebrities as Sarah Bernhardt, Jack London, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Most of all, he recreates the illusions and escapes that Houdini performed throughout Europe, the United States, Russia, and Australia amazements that made Houdini the highestpaid variety artist of his time.Drawing on scrapbooks and diaries that no other biographer has used, as well as stenographic transcripts, court records, and hundreds of unpublished notes and letter, Silverman treats in depth many unfamiliar facets of Houdini's career Houdini as aviator, fight fan, inventor, author, filmmaker, book collector, and fraudbuster. He reveals for the first time Houdini's affair with the widow of a famous American writer and offers new information about his early circus days, his runins with antiSemitism, his struggle to educate himself, his stormy rivalries with other magicians, and his sudden death at the age of fiftytwo.Enhanced by more than one hundred photographs of Houdini and his escapes, many never before or rarely published, Houdini!!! is a penetrating study of a legendary performer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the biography 'Houdini!!!'? A: The biography focuses on the life and career of Harry Houdini, detailing his origins as Ehrich Weiss, his rise to fame, family life, and his contributions as an aviator, inventor, and author.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Houdini!!!'? A: The book is authored by Kenneth Silverman, who is known for his award-winning biographies of other historical figures.
- Q: What unique sources did Kenneth Silverman use for this biography? A: Silverman utilized scrapbooks, diaries, stenographic transcripts, court records, and unpublished notes to provide a comprehensive view of Houdini's life.
- Q: How many pages does 'Houdini!!!' have? A: The biography consists of 480 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Houdini!!!' published? A: The biography was published on January 1, 1996.
- Q: Is 'Houdini!!!' suitable for all ages? A: While the book provides an in-depth look at Houdini's life and career, it contains themes that may be more suitable for older children and adults.
- Q: What kind of illustrations are included in 'Houdini!!!'? A: The biography is enhanced by more than one hundred photographs of Houdini and his various escapes, many of which are rarely published.
- Q: Does 'Houdini!!!' cover Houdini's personal life? A: Yes, the biography delves into Houdini's family life, including his relationships and struggles, as well as his public persona.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its first edition.