Houdinis big little book of magic hardcover january 1, 1927. If you love magic or even just history grab this book that is houdinis account of his magic. Compiled and written by a renowned magician, this spellbinding book contains more than 250 illustrations of posters, photographs, and other houdini memorabilia, as well as a facsimile of an autobiographical pamphlet published in 1917 by the master himself. Learn magic houdinis magic shop easy magic for all. He made many tricks of his own and surprised audiences with his escapes. Prepared from houdinis private notebooks and memoranda with the assistance of beatrice houdini, widow of houdini, and bernard m. Jan 23, 2020 houdini was mesmerized by the book and stayed up all night reading it. Houdinis book of magic and party pastimes abebooks.
Through these books, roberthoudin 18051871 became a hero and a role model to houdini. A collectibe copy of the fashionable science of parlour magic one of magic s pioneering books by john henry anderson was sold on. Houdinis big little book of magic tricks pocket vintage 1927. Houdinis book of magic and party pastimes poster print by harry. Fascinating puzzles, tricks and mysterious stunts by houdini, harry selected and a great selection of related. Houdinis book of magic and party pastimes by harry. Houdinis book of magic and party pastimes by harry houdini. The big little books, were first created in 1932 by sam lowe for whitman publishing co. Light wear to corners, spine ends and board extremes. Books by harry houdini author of the right way to do wrong. Houdini s book of magic and party pastimes pdf quantity. See all books authored by harry houdini, including houdini. Vtg lot of 10 whitman big little books hull bugs bunny donald goofy.
Funny, scary in the right moments, and offering plenty of historical facts. Reveals some of houdini s magic and escape methods also released in two separate volumes. Houdinis big little book of magic pdf epub download cause. Houdinis book of magic and party pastimes pdf conjuring arts. The secret workings of fortyfour of his best stage tricks are revealed in this book. Even today, harry houdini 18741926, who came to fame during the vaudeville era, is still regarded as the greatest magician of modern times. With quick writing and dialogue and fun facts about houdini, this is an enjoyable read, especially for those interested in houdinis life or magic. The collection included 1,727 books, pamphlets and periodicals on magic and 3,420 on spiritualism. The book of houdini contains three publications, all focusing on magic, and the great work of harry houdini. Houdinis book of magic 1927 whitman big little book amoco. Harry houdini books list of books by author harry houdini. Featured video fools all who use dlite best of the best. Fourtunately for us, a great book has arrive, full of great exercises and examples, the magic of houdini is the perfect source of knowledge to begin the houdini journey.
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We have 6 physical stores available for your magic needs. Every generation produces new disciples of the magician, from household names in magic like david copperfield and david blaine to countless other. A selection of puzzles, tricks and stunts to make you a magician in short order as selected by houdini himself. Fascinating puzzles, tricks and mysterious stunts paperback. Houdinis book of magic and party pastimes pdf conjuring. Revealing new insights, this groundbreaking book vividly recreates houdini s solitarian lectures which he presented from 1922 until his untimely death in 1926. It was titled, houdinis book of magic and party pastimes. Harry houdinis massive magic and spiritualism library.
Houdinis book of magic and party pastimes the disappearing coin the balanced quarter a good trick with glasses try this on your friends ring on a. Houdinis big little book of magic pdf epub download. Later, another publisher, whitman obtained rights to the manuscript in 1933 and arranged to print it in the big little book blb format but the material proved insufficient to fill the required number of pages. Exposing his closely kept professional secrets, and revealing in general terms the whole art of stage magic, this book is now considered the classic study of. At first the young houdini is playing with ropes, tieing himself up, and the next thing you know, he is locking himself up. It was also a book about magic, a topic ehrich utterly fell in. Best magic book guide houdini books best magic book. Harry houdini was a great magician who amazed audience and influenced magic forever with his complicated illusions and daring stunts. March 24, 1874 october 31, 1926 was a hungarianborn american escape artist, illusionist, stunt performer and mysteriarch, noted for his escape acts he first attracted notice in vaudeville in the united states and then as harry handcuff houdini on a tour of europe, where he challenged. Easy magic tricks for all age groups with online video instructions. Read houdinis big little book of magic online, read in mobile or kindle. Buy the secrets of houdini dover magic books book online at. Houdini has long been a dominant tool used in the creation of some of the most aweinspiring animation and cinematic effects ever made. Houdinis big little book of magic, fascinating puzzles, tricks and mysterious stunts, were selected by houdini, the worlds greatest magician.
Mar 27, 2017 in 1927, bess houdini published houdinis book of magic and party pastimes after finding a manuscript among his papers. And carlson and illusions arvindguptatoys books gallery. Houdini books were filled with information that people who are intrigued by magic may take advantage of. Receive our houdini newsletter and promos throughout the year. A conversation ensues in which you begin to explain how the classic book penned by this famous magician is purely dedicated to exposing fakes and f. Discover book depositorys huge selection of harry houdini books online. The life and afterlife of harry houdini book by joe posnanski. A magician among the spirits, and houdini on magic, and. Early life harry houdini was born under the name erik weisz on march 24, 1874 and he was born in budapest, hungary.
Exposing his closely kept professional secrets, and revealing in general terms the whole art of stage magic, this book is now considered a classic study of. Houdini and magic childrens book collection discover epic. The magician shows photos of houdini, and asks the spectator to look into houdinis eyes and think of a card. A great book on fun tricks and stunts you can do for your friends. More than a book of magic tricks, this volume gives houdinis perspective on the. Previously good in good condition for age pages are fragile and there is wear. Houdini would eventually read all of roberthoudins books, absorbing the stories and advice contained within. More than a book of magic tricks, this volume gives houdinis perspective on the history of magic and tells about houdinis efforts to expose the fraud being perpetuated in his day by spiritualists and mediums. Houdinis book of magic a big little book of magic with one hundred magic tricks, and puzzles selected by harry houdini, profusely illustrated with. This is a new release of the original 1927 edition. This is a kessinger publishings rare reprints copy of the 1933 magic book by harry houdini. During his career, houdini explained some of his tricks in books written for the magic brotherhood.
A conversation ensues in which you begin to explain how the classic book penned by this famous magician is purely dedicated to exposing fakes and frauds who use trickery to deceive people into believing that they have supernatural powers. There was not enough material available, so the company filled out the pages with the works of other magicians. This book, published posthumously, is houdinis personal account of his most famous escapes and feats. So, the first 114 pages are from the houdini manuscript. Best magic book guide houdini books best magic book guide. Each one is described with an illustration and a few words of explanation. Master of magic by robert kraske is the life story of harry houdini the world famous escape artist. Houdini s big little book of magic 300p 1927 whitman blb 145 magic tricks. In harry houdini, master of magic, the man is amazing.
The first volume was authored in 1922, and is titled houdini, the adventurous life of a versatile artist, and is a glance at just that. Houdini speaks out by arthur moses, paperback barnes. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more. Easy for everyone paperback january 1, 1927 by harry houdini author visit amazons harry houdini page. William michael cunningham, thomson course technology ptr development, peter bowmar contribution by, jason iversen contribution by 3. Buy houdinis book of magic and party pastimes poster print by harry houdini 22 x 28 at. Learn magic houdinis magic shop easy magic for all age. We try to carry a large selection of books, pamphlets and manuscripts. Houdini s book of magic a big little book of magic with one hundred magic tricks, and puzzles selected by harry houdini, profusely illustrated with drawings. Lowerys the collectors guide to big little books and similar books.
It starts with a short biography of harry houdini and then has a series of simple magic tricks and party stunts. This copy was published by whitman publishing company in, perhaps, 1927 and appears to be a first edition but is not specifically stated as such. Harry houdini collectionselected special collections. They give precise details on what the magician did to prepare and complete the stunts successfully. It seemed that harry would never become famous and earn enough of money, after performing all over the places without people giving him much attention. Houdinis big little book of magic 300p 1927 whitman blb. This book, published posthumously, is houdini s personal account of his most famous escapes and feats. The whitman company obtained rights to the manuscript with plans to publish it as a big little book its series of compact 3 58. Houdinis big little book of magic 300p 1927 whitman. Each book would be dedicated to clearly demonstrating simple magic tricks that the reader could do. Houdinis big little book of magic by houdini abebooks.
Magician walter gibson collaborated on the project. His life and adventures with 21 magic tricks and illusions for kids series by laurie carlson feb 1, 2009. The reader becomes involved in understanding his struggles to reach into the afterlife to contact his deceased mother during an era. Houdini book test by blacks magic trick houdini book testby blacks magic imagine this. It should go without saying that devotees of magic as a performing art will love this book. Houdini is a very powerful package, very dificult to learn without good learning resources. Magic club become a member of houdini s magic club. Houdini s big little book of magic whitman 1927 easy for everyone. Details about houdini s big little book of magic 300p 1927 whitman blb 145 magic tricks. He later stated that this book truly sparked his enthusiasm for magic. From robert houdin to chung ling soo to black herman and harry houdini, the world of magic and magicians has always found a place in books.
In the 1920s, houdini wanted to write three books of magic for beginners. Ernst president of the parent assembly of the society of american magicians. Houdini s book of magic 1927 whitman big little book amoco gas advertising v. Harry houdini, halflength portrait, seated, facing slightly right, holding book, with. Roberthoudin, then the worlds most famous magician. Jun 24, 20 every stunt that houdini partook in was a success and he took it upon himself to include secret information about his stunts in his magic books. Easy for everyone by houdini, harry book condition. This fascinating biography looks at all the facets of houdinis amazing life and includes 21 magic tricks and illusions for a handson learning experience. Oct 31, 2017 inside, library curators discovered harry houdinis exhaustive book library in excess of 5,000 volumes, a generous donation bequeathed by houdini himself. Inside, library curators discovered harry houdinis exhaustive book library in excess of 5,000 volumes, a generous donation bequeathed by houdini himself. Check out our used books magic memorabilia ephemera page. A wonderful magic book by one of the most well known magicians ever. School library journal gutman the my weird school series touches on profound topics through harrys chatty narration, such as the boys yearning for his late father. A picture book of harry houdini picture book biography part of.
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