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Harry Houdini: Master Mystery
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"The plots were ludicrous and the acting wooden, " Brandon reported of Houdini's films. Still, they showcased Houdini the way his public wanted to see him. And, importantly, each magic routine or stunt was shown as "real, " with no camera tricks or editing to enhance the Master Detective's mastery. Other films followed, with varying degrees of financial and critical success.
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In 1919, he became a film producer/actor/stunt man, creating the Houdini Pictures Corporation and actively participating in such films as The Grim Game, Terror Island, The Master Mystery, The Man From Beyond, and Haldane of the Secret Service. He actually performed his own stunts, a very dangerous proposition. For all of his efforts, the films were not very successful.
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In this biography of the world famous escape artist and magician, readers discover Houdini's amazing life, his famous tricks, and explanations of how he pulled some of them off. A fascinating portrait of a man who still symbolizes mystery and magic. Includes bibliography and index.
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