The Secret Life of Houdini: The Making of America's First Superhero

William Kalush; Larry Sloman

ISBN 10: 0743272072 / ISBN 13: 9780743272070

Published by Atria, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Secret Life of Houdini: The Making of America's First Superhero
• Publisher: Atria
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0743272072
• ISBN 13: 9780743272070
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

Draws on newly uncovered archives and the co-author's expertise in magic to reveal Houdini's secret work as a spy for the United States and England, his post-war efforts to expose the fraudulent activities of spiritualist mediums, and the plot organized by Arthur Conan Doyle to have him murdered. 125,000 first printing.

About the Authors

William Kalush has been a dedicated student of the art of magic for more than twenty-five years. Founder of the Conjuring Arts Research Center and publisher of Gibecière, an esteemed magic history journal, he has helped create several world-famous magic stunts and prime-time network television specials.

Larry Sloman is an award-winning author best known for his collaborations with radio personality Howard Stern on Private Parts and Miss America. He became interested in magic history after working with David Blaine on his best-selling memoir Mysterious Stranger.