{"product_id":"escapingob","title":"Escaping Obscurity - The Travel Diary of Harry Houdini 1897-1899","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep into the years before Houdini became a world-famous escape artist with \u003cstrong\u003eEscaping Obscurity: The Travel Diary of Harry Houdini, 1897–1899\u003c\/strong\u003e, by John Cox. Through Houdini’s diary, you follow the young performer and Bess through dime museums, circuses, vaudeville, and spiritualist chambers as they struggle to make a living. The story builds to Martin Beck’s telegram urging Houdini to focus on escapes—a turning point in his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoudini’s diary, page by page:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Cox deciphered and annotated the text on every page, bringing the journal’s details into focus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e260 photographs:\u003c\/strong\u003e The images include many that have never appeared in print, adding visual context to Houdini’s early career.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe pivotal telegram:\u003c\/strong\u003e The book reproduces Martin Beck’s message that changed the direction of Houdini’s act.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its 373 pages are printed in full color on art matte paper, with printed end-sheets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge format:\u003c\/strong\u003e The book measures 9 by 12 inches, giving the diary text and photographs room to explore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Houdini admirers, magic historians, and collectors, this book offers a close look at the difficult early years behind a remarkable rise. Set it beside your magic history collection and spend an evening following Houdini’s journey in his own words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Murphy's Magic Supplies, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51345406132391,"sku":"81175","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/0794\/5895\/files\/81175-full.png?v=1789572053","url":"https:\/\/theoldwand.com\/products\/escapingob","provider":"The Old Wand","version":"1.0","type":"link"}