Harry Houdini

"(W) C.E.L. Welsh (A) Lalit Kumar Singh There is no doubt that Houdini is the most famous magician to have ever lived. His ability to get out of seemingly impossible situations, along with his knack of dealing with the public and the press, made him a legend in his own time. How did a poor, uneducated boy rise out of poverty and become the greatest illusionist of the 20th century? The story of Houdini's life is not only entertaining, but also educational."