The great Houdini /
Tait, Derek, 1961-
The great Houdini / Derek Tait. - Barnsley, South Yorkshire : Pen & Sword History, 2017. - 304 pages ; 24 cm.
Between 1900 and 1920 Harry Houdini toured Great Britain, extensively visiting many of its major towns and cities. Whilst there, he escaped from jails, jumped from bridges into rivers whilst bound up in chains, performed amazing escapades, tricks and illusions, and delighted everyone who came to see him. Everywhere he performed, he issued challenges to local workers to either make a chest, box or other contraption from which he wouldn't be able to escape. He was always triumphant and his feats amazed his audiences. Many of his shows have long since been forgotten and many towns and cities have no knowledge that he once appeared there - this compelling book seeks to remedy that.
9781473867949 (hbk.) : 25.00 1473867940 (hbk.) : 25.00
Houdini, Harry, 1874-1926.
Escape artists.
Daredevils.
Performing Arts.
Performing Arts.
GV1839
791.092 TAI
The great Houdini / Derek Tait. - Barnsley, South Yorkshire : Pen & Sword History, 2017. - 304 pages ; 24 cm.
Between 1900 and 1920 Harry Houdini toured Great Britain, extensively visiting many of its major towns and cities. Whilst there, he escaped from jails, jumped from bridges into rivers whilst bound up in chains, performed amazing escapades, tricks and illusions, and delighted everyone who came to see him. Everywhere he performed, he issued challenges to local workers to either make a chest, box or other contraption from which he wouldn't be able to escape. He was always triumphant and his feats amazed his audiences. Many of his shows have long since been forgotten and many towns and cities have no knowledge that he once appeared there - this compelling book seeks to remedy that.
9781473867949 (hbk.) : 25.00 1473867940 (hbk.) : 25.00
Houdini, Harry, 1874-1926.
Escape artists.
Daredevils.
Performing Arts.
Performing Arts.
GV1839
791.092 TAI