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The Secret Life of Houdini: The Making of America's First Superhero
The Secret Life of Houdini The Making of America's First Superhero
Author: William Kalush, Larry Sloman
Using exclusive access to newly uncovered archives, Kalush and Sloman reveal the clandestine agreements in which the British and Americans recruited Houdini to be an active secret agent. In exchange for his cooperation, the governments of these two countries facilitated his rise to the top of the world stage. The authors give thrilling accounts ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780743272070
ISBN-10: 0743272072
Publication Date: 10/31/2006
Pages: 624
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Publisher: Atria
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio CD
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This is a new meticulously researched biography of Houdini. It goes into more detail about Houdini's life, including the contention that he was a spy. I especially liked the greater details about Houdini's exposing the fraudulent mediums and spiritualists, and how they may have had a hand in his mysterious death. All in all, an excellent biography, very interesting and readable.


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