The Houdini Box Author:Brian Selznick A curious story of magic and escapology as performed by Harry Houdini and a little boy named Victor, with special appearances by Victor's Mother, Aunt Harriet, and the lovely Mrs. Houdini.
Beautiful black and white illustrations. A young boy meets Houdini while traveling and is allowed to visit Houdini's home. Houdini dies before he can share his secrets with the boy but does leave him a box.