But only a small number of these would I consider essential. To date there have been approximately 152 non-fiction works on the life and career of Harry Houdini (double that if we include fictional works). It contains many photos and adverts from his shows, some of which have not been seen since they were originally published over 100 years ago, and offers an insight into the life of one of the world's greatest entertainers. The book gives the most comprehensive account of his time within the UK and brings to life the excitement and thrills of many of his appearances. His friendship with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is also documented, along with his involvement with sances and spiritualism. _**The Great Houdini: His British Tours**_ successfully pieces together Houdini's appearances using archive material, old newspaper clippings and extensive research. At the height of his career, he was the highest paid entertainer in the world. Houdini was, and remains, the best-known escapologist of all time. Many of his shows have long since been forgotten and many towns and cities have no knowledge that he once appeared there this compelling book seeks to remedy that. He was always triumphant and his feats amazed his audiences. Everywhere he performed, he issued challenges to local workers to either make a chest, box or other contraption from which he wouldn't be able to escape. Whilst there, he escaped from jails, jumped from bridges into rivers whilst bound up in chains, performed amazing escapades, tricks and illusions, and delighted everyone who came to see him. Between 19 Harry Houdini toured Great Britain, extensively visiting many of its major towns and cities.
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