A little bit of hocus pocus: grades 3-8.(Scientific Notations)(Harry Houdini for Kids: His Life and Adventures with 21 Magic Tricks and Illusions)(Children's review)(Book review)

Curriculum Review | February 1, 2009 | Copyright

Magician and escape artist Harry Houdini is made accessible to children through a new book about his life and his tricks. Harry Houdini for Kids: His Life and Adventures with 21 Magic Tricks and Illusions by Laurie Carlson (available in March 2009 through Chicago Review Press at bookstores nationwide) illustrates the science and logic behind many of Houdini's most notable acts. The perfect introduction to the life of a celebrated magician, Harry Houdini for Kids also features a timeline, curriculum links for educators, and books and websites for further exploration. Here's an ...

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