Project Gutenberg 2014-04-13 Public domain in the USA. 232 Unknown The Adventurous Life of a Versatile Artist: Houdini Advertising pamphlet for Harry Houdini. Produced by Chris Curnow, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Adventurous Life of a Versatile Artist: Houdini" by Unknown is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the life and career of Harry Houdini, the world-renowned escape artist and magician, offering insights into his extraordinary feats and the mystique surrounding his talents. The narrative likely highlights not only his escapology but also his influence on the art of illusion and entertainment during his time. The opening of the book sets the stage for Houdini's fascinating life, describing his mastery of mechanics and escapology that earned him the title of "the World's Handcuff King." It outlines his beginnings, including a childhood interest in mechanics, his early experiences in a circus, and his rise to fame as a performer who captivated audiences around the world. The text emphasizes the thrill and danger of his performances, such as his famous escapes from intricate locks, handcuffs, and even jail cells, while hinting at the challenges he faced, including public skepticism and the need to constantly innovate his acts. Overall, the beginning promises an adventurous and intriguing exploration of Houdini's life, marked by his relentless pursuit of excellence and success against the odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45370/45370-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Houdini, Harry, 1874-1926 Magicians -- United States -- Biography GV Text Category: Biographies Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Art 157137 2025-07-18T10:53:02.182394 text/html 132522 2024-10-24T05:07:52 text/html 3575521 2025-07-18T10:53:06.157321 application/epub+zip 3574221 2025-07-18T10:53:03.068349 application/epub+zip 125617 2025-07-18T10:53:02.602348 application/epub+zip 3636960 2025-07-18T10:53:08.765326 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3610533 2025-07-18T10:53:05.623327 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 170454 2022-09-20T17:27:28.885676 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 129472 2025-07-18T10:53:01.673354 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 109544 2024-10-24T05:07:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17239 2025-07-18T10:53:08.898308 application/rdf+xml 14771 2025-07-18T10:53:02.682354 image/jpeg 2783 2025-07-18T10:53:02.642333 image/jpeg 3439891 2025-07-18T10:53:02.324335 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog More titles under Anonymous