The life and many deaths of Harry Houdini
Brandon, Ruth, 1943-1993
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Over 60 years after his death, Houdini's death-defying escapes still inspire imitators and ad-men. His tricks were very clever and effective. Brandon examines the phenomenon of fame - what is it that compels a man to perform acts of near-suicidal bravado to gain public acclaim?
Main title:
The life and many deaths of Harry Houdini / Ruth Brandon.
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Imprint:
London : Secker & Warburg, 1993.
Collation:
338p., [24]p. of plates : ill., ports., facsims. ; 24cm.
Notes:
Bibliography: p327-330. -Includes index.
ISBN:
9780436200601
Dewey class:
793.8092793.8092
Local class:
BIO: HOUD
Language:
English
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BRN:
1952852
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