In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Harry Houdini, one of the most famous entertainers to have ever lived. When he was four, little Ehrich emigrated with his family from Hungary to the USA. Although they had reached a world of great opportunity, the family lived in poverty & Ehrich had no choice but to go to work from a young age. When he was just nine, Ehrich worked as a trapeze artist, & this experience led him into a life of entertainment. As he grew older, Ehrich continued to play to audiences with fascinating card tricks. But when working as a locksmith by day & honing his magic skills at night, Ehrich realised that he would need more than a deck of cards to really 'wow' people... & so, the great Harry Houdini came to be. As Houdini, the escape artist who could free himself from handcuffs, chains & knots like no one else, he toured the world & became known for his incredible death-defying stunts. This book features stylish & quirky illustrations & extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos & a detailed profile of the entertainer's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books & educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers & artists to scientists & activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies & toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games & other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!