The Unmasking Of Robert - Houdin - 1st Ed - Harry Houdini 1908
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The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin
Written by Harry Houdini Published by: The Publishers Printing Company Printed in: 1908 First edition ----- Features ----- · Original Brown boards with Colored lettoring and decoration to front and spine · Over three hundred illustrations!
... Condition This book is in good condition. There is a bookstamp in the rear, and no bookplates or markings of any other kind. There is some light wear to the outside boards. The pages are clean and free of foxing. A rare first edition of Houdini's classic work. ---------- About the Author---------- Harry Houdini (1874 – 1926) was a Hungarian-born 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 police forces to keep him locked up. Soon he extended his repertoire to include chains, ropes slung from skyscrapers, straitjackets under water, and having to escape from and hold his breath inside a sealed milk can with water in it. In 1904, thousands watched as he tried to escape from special handcuffs commissioned by London's Daily Mirror, keeping them in suspense for an hour. Another stunt saw him buried alive and only just able to claw himself to the surface, emerging in a state of near-breakdown. While many suspected that these escapes were faked, Houdini presented himself as the scourge of fake spiritualists. As President of the Society of American Magicians, he was keen to uphold professional standards and expose fraudulent artists. He was also quick to sue anyone who imitated his escape stunts. ---------- Return Policy---------- If you are unsatisfied with your purchase for any reason, a FULL refund will be issued so long as I am notified within 14 days after you receive your purchase. The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs. A great chance to own a rare copy of Houdini's classic work.
Written by Harry Houdini Published by: The Publishers Printing Company Printed in: 1908 First edition ----- Features ----- · Original Brown boards with Colored lettoring and decoration to front and spine · Over three hundred illustrations!
... Condition This book is in good condition. There is a bookstamp in the rear, and no bookplates or markings of any other kind. There is some light wear to the outside boards. The pages are clean and free of foxing. A rare first edition of Houdini's classic work. ---------- About the Author---------- Harry Houdini (1874 – 1926) was a Hungarian-born 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 police forces to keep him locked up. Soon he extended his repertoire to include chains, ropes slung from skyscrapers, straitjackets under water, and having to escape from and hold his breath inside a sealed milk can with water in it. In 1904, thousands watched as he tried to escape from special handcuffs commissioned by London's Daily Mirror, keeping them in suspense for an hour. Another stunt saw him buried alive and only just able to claw himself to the surface, emerging in a state of near-breakdown. While many suspected that these escapes were faked, Houdini presented himself as the scourge of fake spiritualists. As President of the Society of American Magicians, he was keen to uphold professional standards and expose fraudulent artists. He was also quick to sue anyone who imitated his escape stunts. ---------- Return Policy---------- If you are unsatisfied with your purchase for any reason, a FULL refund will be issued so long as I am notified within 14 days after you receive your purchase. The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs. A great chance to own a rare copy of Houdini's classic work.
