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Liked It “A very quick read. Who is not fascinated by the "Great Houdini" -- I know I am!” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “I'm not sure if this was a book about Houdini or the author Sid Fleishman” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“A very quick read. Who is not fascinated by the "Great Houdini" -- I know I am! ”
Big Ol' Bee wrote this review Wednesday, March 13, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I really liked this book.”
Elly wrote this review Wednesday, March 13, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I always hated reading biography books but I actually liked this one. It's about Harry Houdini, an escape artist, who could escape from anything, such as Chinese torture cell, in which he has to escape when hung by his ankle in an underwater cell. (picture on the title). This is a great biography book of Houdini, it tells about his youth, family, and him escaping and unlocking handcuffs and prisons. ”
Sidney Om wrote this review Thursday, February 28, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Appropriate for 2 - 5.”
Dr. Rosenberg wrote this review Wednesday, November 28, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Tough read but interesting”
Denese A wrote this review Tuesday, August 14, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
1 of 1 members found this review helpful“Sid Fleischman, a known magician himself, writes a very interesting biography about the reknown Harry Houdini. Growing up under the poverty line, and a Jew in Hungary, Harry lived a very difficult life. Once migrating to the States, Houdini's hidden talent of Escapism doesn't really make the impact on USA as he had hoped.
Omair wrote this review Sunday, May 6, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
This biography was very well written. Honestly, Sid Fleischman wrote with certain skill, that even though its a biography, it makes you not want to stop reading. I was really surprised at how Houdini was unsuccessful at first; even with his extraordinary skills, he failed to amaze many people at the beginning. Also, i didnt realize that being a Jew living in America had such hardships.”“it was pretty good”
Katie wrote this review Wednesday, April 11, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book is really good so far because it tells about the great escapes that he did. I would read this book again.”
Nate wrote this review Monday, April 9, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I'm not sure if this was a book about Houdini or the author Sid Fleishman”
carleen wrote this review Wednesday, December 21, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“6th grade Born Ehrich Weiss into a poor and struggling family, Harry Houdini sought out
Anastasis Academy wrote this review Thursday, November 10, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
fame and went on to perform some of the world’s most astonishing magic tricks.
Houdini’s story is a classic rags-to-riches story with plenty of personality to
spare.”
