After Houdini

In this action-adventure graphic novel, Harry Houdini, master magician and spy, has been kidnapped, and only his estranged-and gifted-son can save him. Josef Houdini takes after his father: A gifted escape artist, there's not a jam he can't get himself out of. Then again, when your father is one of the greatest illusionists of all time, that comes as no surprise. What does come as a surprise is the fact that Harry Houdini is not only the world's greatest magician, but also a top-secret operative for the U.S. government during World War I. In rare form he finds himself trapped-stuck on a mission he is unable to escape from. That's why the government needs his son to fill his shoes and complete the mission-but does Josef have the wherewithal to do it? Or is the possibility of success just an illusion?Packed with intrigue, suspense, and fantasy, After Houdini is a revisionist look at one of history's most mysterious figures that is sure to take readers on a journey they'll never forget.&quote;After Houdini is a thrilling and imaginative journey into the world of magic. Holt's love for the craft is clear: After Houdini is teeming with colorful characters and their illusions from the pages of magic history-a joy for any magic lover!&quote; -David Kwong, magician and New York Times crossword constructor