The Houdini Box Author:Brian Selznick Open this book and come face-to-face with the greatest magician of all time: Harry Houdini!Victor is forever trying to escape from locked trunks, to walk through walls, and to perform any number of Houdini's astonishing magic tricks...without success. Then -- amazingly -- he meets his idol and begs Houdini to explain himself. A mysterious... more », locked box is the only answer, and Victor is left to wonder: Does the box contain the secrets of the most famous magic tricks ever performed?From the creator of the Caldecott Medal-winning bestseller The Invention of Hugo Cabret comes this magical storybook that combines captivating mystery with mesmerizing historical fiction. Now, as a bonus at the end of the book, you will find a biographical note about Houdini, an illustrated magic trick, never-before-seen sketches by Brian Selznick, and more. The Houdini Box conjures up the pure pleasure of an old-time magic show.« less
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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.