Aspiring illusionists can learn from one of world's greatest magicians with this facsimile of a 1922 book by Harry Houdini. The master sleight-of-hand artist explains how to use the simplest of props - sheets of paper - to completely captivate audiences. His easy-to-follow directions, many of them accompanied by illustrations, are accessible to readers of all ages and skill levels. AUTHOR: Born Erik Weisz in Budapest, Harry Houdini (1874 1926) ranks among the world's most renowned illusionists and escape artists. His sensational acts included escapes under extraordinary circumstances from ropes, chains, straightjackets, and handcuffs. Houdini wrote guides to magic tricks as well as books about his crusade against fake mediums and spiritualists.