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Book SynopsisAn exuberant biography of the world's greatest escape artist
Trade Review"Vivid."—David Denby,
New Yorker“[This book] examines the secrets of Houdini’s success.”—Simon Yaffe,
Jewish Telegraph“Much has been written about the magician over the years but this book, part of a Jewish Lives series, delves not just into his tricks and star-studded life, but also probes his poor background and ferocious determination to succeed.”—Peter Gruner,
Camden New Journal “[I]n this fascinating and most entertaining book, Begley chooses to print the history, and it is amazing enough in itself without the need for adding any myths or legends. Read it and be amazed.”—John Rimmer,
Magonia Review of Books“Witty, intelligent, and sprightly, Adam Begley’s
Houdini tells a story that is not only central to the American experience, but strangely pertinent to the fakery, fraudulence, and self-promotion dominating our news waves at present.”—Wendy Lesser, author of
Jerome Robbins: A Life in Dance
