I’ve read many Houdini biographies, and the experience often feels like watching a favorite movie, where I can quote the lines and know exactly what is coming next.
This book is different. In the two years before they hit the big time, Harry and Bess Houdini honed their craft in dime museums and circuses, performing Metamorphosis, handcuff escapes, spiritualism, acrobatics, and even dramatic roles. Houdini kept a diary during that time, recording not only their itinerary, but also salaries, people they met, and unusual events.
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