Houdini On Magic

Author : Walter Brown Gibson
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486203840
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Houdini on Magic written by Walter Brown Gibson and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1953 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the master magician himself, this fascinating work reveals the secrets behind how Houdini escaped numerous death-defying stunts and exposed a variety of fake spiritualists. He also gives instructions for 44 eye-catching stage tricks, as well as other fascinating material. 155 illustrations.

Author : Laurie Carlson
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
ISBN 13 : 1613741952
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Harry Houdini for Kids written by Laurie Carlson and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2009-02-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: &&LDIV&&R&&LDIV&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&RIllusionist, 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. &&L/P&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&R &&L/P&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&RKids 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: &&L/P&&R 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 &&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&R &&L/P&&R&&L/DIV&&R&&L/DIV&&R

Author : Robert Kraske
Publisher : Turtleback Books
ISBN 13 : 9780833547330
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Harry Houdini, Master of Magic written by Robert Kraske and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 1989-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brief biography of Ehrich Weiss, who gained renown as Harry Houdini, master magician and escape artist

Author : Harry Houdini
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781494041298
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Houdini's Big Little Book of Magic written by Harry Houdini and published by . This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a new release of the original 1927 edition.

Author : Doug Henning
Publisher : New York : Warner Books
ISBN 13 : 9780446873284
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Houdini, His Legend and His Magic written by Doug Henning and published by New York : Warner Books. This book was released on 1977-01-01 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the magician who became famous for his ability to escape almost any form of restraint. Describes his 10 greatest illusions as they appeared to audiences in the early 1900's.

Author : Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 0307980480
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hurry Up, Houdini! written by Mary Pope Osborne and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2015-08-25 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Abracadabra! Jack and Annie are on a mission for Merlin the magician. They’re looking for a secret of greatness from the best escape artist that ever lived, Harry Houdini. Using the magic tree house to travel back in time, Jack and Annie head to Coney Island to look for the elusive magician. How can they find the master of escape? It’s going to take some determination, a little bit of trouble, and a whole lot of magic! Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #50, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #22: Hurry Up, Houdini! Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures

Author : J. C. Cannell
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1473381851
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Secrets Of Houdini written by J. C. Cannell and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published 1930's. A well illustrated compendium of the famous Harry Houdini's magic tricks and illusions. All explained in detail.Many of the earliest magic books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author : Will Cunningham
Publisher : Course Technology
ISBN 13 : 9781598630824
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Magic of Houdini written by Will Cunningham and published by Course Technology. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Houdini is one of the premier 3D animation software packages on the market, used by top post-production studios in Hollywood. With the introduction of Apprentice, the free learning edition of Houdini, more and more people are experiencing Houdini and looking for an accurate and complete reference guide to the software. The Magic of Houdini teaches readers all of the skills and information necessary to be proficient in this application. Upon completion of the book, readers will be able to understand and utilize the interdependency of the various Houdini contexts and tackle a project using all of the techniques available including modeling, character animation, particle effects animation, dynamic simulation animation, shading, simple shader creation, lighting, rendering, and compositing. Integrated exercises, tips, illustrations, and end-of-chapter quizzes help readers feel confident with the new skills they are learning. Written by an experienced 3D animator and teacher, the book provides an approachable and accurate introduction to Houdini.

Author : Matthew Solomon
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
ISBN 13 : 0252076974
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Disappearing Tricks written by Matthew Solomon and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work revisits the golden age of theatrical magic and silent film to reveal how professional magicians shaped the early history of cinema. The author treats cinema and stage magic as overlapping practices that together revise our understanding of the origins of motion pictures and cinematic spectacle.

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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1416968784
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Houdini Box written by and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-10-07 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A chance encounter with Harry Houdini leaves a small boy in possession of a mysterious box--one that might hold the secrets to the greatest magic tricks ever performed.