The Secret of the Great Houdini

Written by Robert Burleigh · Illustrated by Leonid Gore

A boy learns the true secret behind Houdini's magic: belief in oneself.

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40 pages· 1,606 words· Est. 14 min read· ~550L

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In the midst of Houdini's daring escape, a young boy watches in awe. As Houdini defies the impossible, the boy uncovers a deeper truth: the real magic lies in self-belief. Can he harness this newfound understanding to unlock his own potential? As Houdini challenges the limits of human capability, the boy embarks on a journey of self-discovery, realizing that the power of freedom and will is within everyone's reach. Will he find the courage to embrace this lesson and transform his own life?

From the publisher

“I am Houdini.Do you believe me now?At last?”A master of deception, Harry Houdini spent his life entertaining audiences with his own particular blend of illusion and magic. Whether he was escaping from locked trunks submerged in the water or dangling by his feet from the tops of skyscrapers, Houdini always tested the boundaries of the body, the forces of nature, and the imagination.In “The Secret of the Great Houdini,” Houdini must once again escape from a seemingly impossible bind. In the astonished crowd, a little boy finds himself mesmerized by the powers of freedom and human will that Houdini represented in his life. He discovers that Houdini’s secret goes far beyond his illusions, to something all people can attain – if only they believe they can.

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