The Houdini Box Author:Brian Selznick 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.
ISBN-13: 9780440847694 ISBN-10: 0440847699 Publication Date: 1992 Edition:A Trumpet Club Speci Rating:
Beautiful black and white illustrations. A young boy meets Houdini while traveling and is allowed to visit Houdini's home. Houdini dies before he can share his secrets with the boy but does leave him a box.