The Secrets of Houdini

J. C. Cannell

Published by Hutchinson & Co, London, 1932

About this Item

The eighth thousand of J.C. Cannell's fascinating biography of the life of Harry Houdini, illustrated with photographic plates. The eighth thousand of this work, published the year after the first edition.The work of J. C. Cannell, Vice-President of the Magicians' Club.Illustrated with a frontispiece and sixteen photographic images of Houdini and his illusions. With further vignette diagrams. Collated, complete.A fascinating insight into the escape artist's life, and how he conducted many of his most iconic feats.With two contemporary owner's inscription to the front free endpaper. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Bumping to back strip head and tail, with light handling marks. Hinges strained, but firmly held. Former owner's inscriptions to front free endpaper. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned, with spotting throughout. Good.

Seller Inventory # 923F25

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Secrets of Houdini
• Publisher: Hutchinson & Co, London
• Publication Date: 1932
• Binding: Cloth
• Illustrator: Not Stated
• Condition: Good
• Book Type: book
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