Harry Houdini was the world's most famous magician and escapologist. He was so good at escaping from things that people thought he must have magical powers. But how did he fool his audiences and why is he still so famous today.

The Amazing Houdini is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children's reading horizons. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills.

Reading age: 8-9 years.