![]() If you can only buy one book by Houdini, by this one.ġst edition, 1920, Will Goldston Limited, London 80 pages. It is a great collector item as well as source of information. This book has many good illustrations and several photos where Houdini himself demonstrates certain ties. With many of his escapes he had to be very familiar with the knots he was tied up. A handsome example.This is one of the best books by Houdini, because here he writes about something he really knows a lot about. Binding with light bumping to corners and spine ends, a bit of rubbing to rear board joints just starting at head and tail of spine. In this practical guide with illustrations, Houdini explains how to perform ties of two distinct types, namely, those adapted to use in spiritualistic work. Bookseller label of "The Old Corner Book Store" to title page. Publisher's bookshop label to front pastedown. Dedication slip to Harry Kellar tipped onto second leaf, as usual. Illustrated in black and white with pictorial ads to pastedowns seven photographic plates. This attractive copy is a fascinating peek document of the methods of one of the world's greatest showmen. In MAGICAL ROPE TIES AND ESCAPES, Houdini advises on everything from the scripted "patter" to keep observers entertained during the escape ("There is nothing more contagious than exuberant enthusiasm, and it is sure to 'get' an audience") to the best type of rope to use for tricks (Silver Lake Sash Cord). ![]() Another facet of his efforts to grow the magic field was his series of guidebooks for popular feats and tricks. Houdini wasn't just a master magician: he was a passionate educator, greatly expanding the membership and purview of the Society of American Magicians, revitalizing the group with new practitioners. First printing of this how-to magic book by the escape master himself, Harry Houdini.
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