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Essay Magic, Mystery, and Escape: The Jewish Magicians Who Informed My Novel Ruth Knafo Setton February 16, 2026
Children’s Harry and the Highwire: Houdini’s First Amazing Act Julie Carpenter; Laura Catalán, illus.
Essay A Jewish Magician at the Egyptian Theatre Earlier this week, Gerald Kolpan shared the story behind Eli Gershonson and a photo gallery of some of the historical figures in his novel Magic Words. He will… Gerald Kolpan May 2, 2012
Children’s Harry Houdini: The Legend of the World’s Greatest Escape Artist Janice Weaver; Chris Lane, illus.
Children’s A Picture Book of Harry Houdini David A. Adler and Michael S. Adler; Matt Collins, illus.
