Houdini: art and magic
by Rapaport, Brooke Kamin; Brinkley, Alan; Jewish Museum.
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BookPublisher: Yale University Press 2010ISBN: 9780300146844; 0300146841.Classification number: 793.8092 RAPSubject(s): Houdini 1874-1926 | Houdini 1874-1926 -- Influence | Identity (Psychology) in art | Art and popular culture -- United States -- History -- 20th century | Art and popular culture -- United States -- History -- 21st centurySubject: Harry Houdini remains to this day an iconic performer whose feats of escapology have fascinated succeeding generations. This volume presents essays on his life & work, along with interviews given by contemporaries & illustrations of important props & Houdini memorabilia.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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| Book - Adult Hardback | Southport Library | Adult Non-Fiction | 793.8092 RAP (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 002724086X |
\"\"Published in conjunction with an exhibition held at the Jewish Museum in New York and three other institutions between Oct. 31, 2010 and May 13, 2012.\"\"
Includes bibliographical references and index
Harry Houdini remains to this day an iconic performer whose feats of escapology have fascinated succeeding generations. This volume presents essays on his life & work, along with interviews given by contemporaries & illustrations of important props & Houdini memorabilia.
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