Houdini The Myth Maker on Lulu

Houdini The Myth Maker by Roger Woods and Brian Lead is now available for purchase at Lulu.com. First published in 1987, this is the 2013 edition, which contains a new preface. Here's a description:

This book examines some of Houdini’s escapades in Lancashire, England and explodes some of the myths that the world famous escapologist built up around himself. 

It draws on contemporary newspaper accounts and sources. Amongst other stories it relates closely the controversy surrounding Houdini’s appearance at the Palace Theatre, Blackburn in October 1902 when he faced one of his severest challenges from William Hope Hodgson, who was to go on to be a writer of fantasy literature before his death in the First World War. Houdini, a master of showmanship and publicity, was able to exploit the ordeal for many years afterwards.

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