Description
Joe Posnanski delves into the enduring mystique of Harry Houdini, exploring how the legendary escape artist's impact continues to resonate across generations and global culture. This captivating narrative weaves together biography, memoir, and immersive reporting to examine Houdini's profound influence, from inspiring everyday individuals to achieve their dreams to shaping the very definition of daring. Posnanski's personal fascination with magic illuminates the magician's incredible journey from humble immigrant to an immortal icon, revealing how Houdini's legacy is built not just on death-defying stunts, but on the potent power of imagination and self-invention.
Available Editions
paperback
Simon & Schuster
Published Jan 1, 2020
336 pages
ISBN: 9781501137242
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Details
First Published
2020
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini by Joe Posnanski.