Uncover the mysteries of Houdini’s life in this captivating biography by Harold Kellock! Explore his rise to fame and intimate secrets revealed by his wife, Beatrice. A spellbinding journey awaits! (158 characters)
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Houdini, His Life Story by Harold Kellock
Step into the captivating world of Harry Houdini with this 1931 Blue Ribbon Books seventh printing of his biography, authored by Harold Kellock. This remarkable book, based on the recollections and documents of Beatrice Houdini, offers an intimate glimpse into the life of the legendary magician.
This hardbound edition spans 384 pages and is bound in red cloth, though it lacks a dust jacket. Despite its age, the pages remain intact and tightly bound. The cloth binding shows significant wear at the top of the spine and typical bumps and rubs on the cover, yet it remains in overall “good” condition.
Discover the extraordinary journey of Houdini, from his humble beginnings as a dime-museum performer to his rise as the brightest star of the “Big Time.” Kellock’s narrative delves not only into Houdini’s public career but also into his private life and personality, revealing a man as fascinating and romantic as the illusions he performed.
- Authentic Insight: Based on the recollections and documents of Beatrice Houdini, his wife and confidante.
- Historical Significance: An essential piece of magic history.
- Engaging Narrative: A compelling account of Houdini’s life, both on and off the stage.
This is a 1931 Blue Ribbon Books seventh printing of this excellent biography of Harry Houdini. Written by Harold Kellock from the recollections and documents of Beatrice Houdini. Hardbound 384 pages. Book is bound in red cloth having no dustjacket. Pages are all intact and rather tight considering its age. Cloth binding has some major wear at the top of spine and the normal bumps and rubs on other parts of the cover. Overall “good” condition. An important piece of magic history; Houdini’s rise from obscure dime-museum performer to the brightest star of “Big Time” is only part of Kellock’s story. His personality and his private life are fully as fascinating and romantic as his public career. Kellock’s intimate account is based on the recollections and documents of Beatrice Houdini, his wife and only person party to all his secrets .
