Escape!: the story of the great Houdini
(Book)

Book Cover
Average Rating
5 star
 
(1)
4 star
 
(0)
3 star
 
(0)
2 star
 
(0)
1 star
 
(0)
Published:
New York : Greenwillow Books, [2006].
Format:
Book
ISBN:
0060850949, 0060850957
Status:
EVLD Avon Juvenile
J 921 HOU
EVLD Gypsum Juvenile
J 921 HOU
Description

A biography of the magician, ghost chaser, aviator, and king of escape artists whose amazing feats are remembered long after his death in 1926. Profiling his early years, personal life, and great accomplishments in show business, the story of the famous magician, Harry Houdini, comes to life through a review of his greatest tricks and most amazing feats, complete with index, photos, and author's notes.

Also in This Series
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
Last Check-In
EVLD Avon Juvenile
J 921 HOU
On Shelf
Sep 12, 2019
EVLD Gypsum Juvenile
J 921 HOU
On Shelf
Jan 31, 2017
Location
Call Number
Status
Last Check-In
Bemis Children's
JB HOUDINI FLEISCHM
On Shelf
Mar 17, 2023
DC Paonia Juvenile Non-Fiction
793.8 FLEISHMAN
On Shelf
May 26, 2021
EPL Biography
B HOUDINI, HARRY
On Shelf
Dec 28, 2021
GRC Fraser Valley Library Juvenile
J BIO HOUDINI
On Shelf
Feb 1, 2024
GRC Granby Non-Fiction
793.8 FLE
On Shelf
Oct 28, 2017
Lake County Juvenile Non Fiction
J B HOUDINI
On Shelf
Oct 10, 2023
Pitkin Children's Room
J BIO HOUDINI F62
On Shelf
Mar 7, 2024
More Like This
Other Editions and Formats
More Details
Physical Desc:
210 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
Language:
English
UPC:
9780060850944, 9780060850951
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 6.6, 5 Points
Lexile measure:
940

Notes

Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (203-205) and index.
Description
A biography of the magician, ghost chaser, aviator, and king of escape artists whose amazing feats are remembered long after his death in 1926. Profiling his early years, personal life, and great accomplishments in show business, the story of the famous magician, Harry Houdini, comes to life through a review of his greatest tricks and most amazing feats, complete with index, photos, and author's notes.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)

Fleischman, S. (2006). Escape!: the story of the great Houdini. New York, Greenwillow Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Fleischman, Sid, 1920-2010. 2006. Escape!: The Story of the Great Houdini. New York, Greenwillow Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Fleischman, Sid, 1920-2010, Escape!: The Story of the Great Houdini. New York, Greenwillow Books, 2006.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Fleischman, Sid. Escape!: The Story of the Great Houdini. New York, Greenwillow Books, 2006.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
Staff View
Grouped Work ID:
1c2dda12-d228-bd1c-026c-5c19105447cd
Go To GroupedWork

Record Information

Last Sierra Extract TimeApr 17, 2024 01:35:42 PM
Last File Modification TimeApr 17, 2024 01:43:22 PM
Last Grouped Work Modification TimeApr 25, 2024 08:50:34 PM

MARC Record

LEADER05538cam a2200817 a 4500
00161247417
003OCoLC
00520060814212826.0
008050804t20062006nyua   j b    001 0beng  
010 |a 2005052631
020 |a 0060850949|q trade bdg.
020 |a 0060850957|q library binding
0243 |a 9780060850944
0243 |a 9780060850951
040 |a DLC|b eng|c DLC|d BAKER|d BKX|d XY4|d E3V
042 |a pcc
043 |a n-us---
049 |a E3VA
05000|a GV1545.H8|b F55 2006
08200|a 793.8/092|a B|2 22
092 |a J 921|b HOU
1001 |a Fleischman, Sid,|d 1920-2010.|0 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79113059
24510|a Escape! :|b the story of the great Houdini /|c by Sid Fleischman.
264 1|a New York :|b Greenwillow Books,|c [2006]
264 4|c ©2006
300 |a 210 pages :|b illustrations ;|c 27 cm
336 |a text|b txt|2 rdacontent
337 |a unmediated|b n|2 rdamedia
338 |a volume|b nc|2 rdacarrier
385 |n age|a Children|2 lcdgt
504 |a Includes bibliographical references (203-205) and index.
5050 |a Preface: sleuthing the Houdini story -- He was born, but where? -- From rags to rags -- King of the necktie cutters -- Pygmalion of East 69th street -- Dressing up the act -- Magic for sale -- Mr. Beck beckons -- Don't walk on the grass -- Queen's dress -- Siberian mystery -- Double-crossing -- Ink-stained wretch -- Life expectancy of an eggshell -- Unmasking an icon -- Walking through a brick wall -- One elephant to go -- Movie star -- Man who fooled Sherlock Holmes -- Phantom follies -- Pajama pocket -- Postmortem -- Digging around in Houdini's past -- Index.
520 |a A biography of the magician, ghost chaser, aviator, and king of escape artists whose amazing feats are remembered long after his death in 1926. Profiling his early years, personal life, and great accomplishments in show business, the story of the famous magician, Harry Houdini, comes to life through a review of his greatest tricks and most amazing feats, complete with index, photos, and author's notes.
60010|a Houdini, Harry,|d 1874-1926.|0 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79096862|v Juvenile literature.|0 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99001674
650 0|a Magicians|z United States|v Biography|v Juvenile literature.|0 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2010100293
650 0|a Escape artists|z United States|v Biography|v Juvenile literature.|0 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008119859
655 7|a Biographies.|2 lcgft|0 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/genreForms/gf2014026049
655 7|a Literature.|2 lcgft|0 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/genreForms/gf2014026415
907 |a .b26583641
948 |a MARCIVE Comp, in 2022.12
948 |a MARCIVE COMP, 2018.02
948 |a MARCIVE Comp, 2018.05
948 |a MARCIVE August, 2017
948 |a MARCIVE extract Aug 5, 2017
989 |1 .i47680313|b 1060003740031|d evaj|g -|m |h 16|x 0|t 0|i 14|j 57|k 060815|n 09-12-2019 20:50|o -|a J|a 921|r HOU
989 |1 .i47680325|b 1060003740282|d evgj|g -|m |h 5|x 0|t 0|i 5|j 57|k 060815|n 01-31-2017 16:09|o -|a J|a 921|r HOU
989 |1 .i49199924|b 1130002593616|d pcjv|g -|m |h 24|x 1|t 2|i 4|j 52|k 070414|n 03-07-2024 19:33|o -|a J BIO HOUDINI F62
989 |1 .i49222156|b 1100090091254|d mvom|g -|m |h 8|x 0|t 0|i 0|j 18|k 070418|n 12-10-2019 21:41|o -|a B HOU
989 |1 .i49225649|b 1100080131193|d mvph|g -|m |h 4|x 0|t 0|i 5|j 18|k 070419|n 12-07-2009 17:10|o -|a B HOU
989 |1 .i50332764|b 1100050115168|d mvre|g -|m |h 13|x 0|t 0|i 5|j 18|k 071022|n 08-28-2017 16:21|o -|a B FLE
989 |1 .i50705349|b 1100050126553|d mvsc|g -|m |h 26|x 1|t 0|i 4|j 18|k 071226|n 10-25-2022 18:00|o -|a B HOU|u 1100050126553mvsc092BHOU186811q20.00
989 |1 .i51489466|b 1100090142842|d mvbk|g -|m |h 4|x 0|t 0|i 1|j 18|k 080425|n 01-22-2015 18:09|o -|a B HOU|u BHOU361100090142842mvbkQ18099
989 |1 .i51555876|b 1100040035070|d mvcp|g -|m |h 37|x 0|t 0|i 1|j 18|k 080502|n 10-30-2019 17:23|o -|a B HOU|u 1100040035070mvcp099B HOU189611q20.00
989 |1 .i53043583|b 39948002133473|d grgan|g -|m |h 7|x 0|t 0|i 1|j 7|k 081118|n 10-28-2017 16:09|o -|a 793.8 FLE
989 |1 .i5407048x|b 39948002116148|d grfj|g -|m |h 8|x 0|t 1|i 2|j 155|k 090402|n 02-01-2024 19:53|o -|a J BIO HOUDINI
989 |1 .i71097843|b 1180000269479|d pvel|g -|m |h 3|x 0|t 0|i 0|j 18|k 120327|n 02-19-2014 21:24|o -|a B Hou Elem
989 |1 .i74595659|b 31526002819024|d epb|g -|m |h 5|x 0|t 0|i 3|j 2|k 121130|n 12-28-2021 16:43|o -|a B HOUDINI, HARRY
989 |1 .i121306707|b 39113000587543|d lcjnf|g -|m |h 4|x 1|t 0|i 4|j 57|k 181028|n 10-10-2023 17:31|o -|a J B HOUDINI
989 |1 .i122926055|b 31813003258810|d bechi|g -|m |h 25|x 1|t 0|i 0|j 300|k 190215|n 03-17-2023 20:58|o -|a JB HOUDINI FLEISCHM
989 |1 .i12711807x|b 1110003016788|d mrpjb|g -|m |h 16|x 0|t 0|i 0|j 300|k 191011|o -|a Houdini
989 |1 .i133923502|b 3325301128966|d dpjnf|g -|m |h 13|x 0|t 0|i 0|j 300|k 201210|n 05-26-2021 18:46|o -|a 793.8 FLEISHMAN
995 |a Loaded with m2btab.ltiac in 2022.12
995 |a Loaded with m2btab.ltiac in 2019.02
995 |a Loaded with m2btab.ltiac in 2018.06
995 |a Loaded with m2btab.ltiac in 2017.08
995 |a Initial Lake County load m2btab.test019 in 2018.10
995 |a Initial Lake County load m2btab.test019 in 2018.10
995 |a Initial Bemis load m2btab.test019 in 2019.02
995 |a Loaded with m2btab.migrate in 2019.10
995 |a Loaded with m2btab.migrate 2020.12
998 |e -|f eng|a be|a d|a ep|a ev|a eva|a evg|a evj|a gr|a grfj|a grf|a grg|a lc|a mr|a mv|a mvbk|a mvom|a mvph|a mvre|a mvsc|a pc|a pcjv|a pv|a pvel|a mvcp