You might know Harry Houdini as the greatest escape artist in history, a man who could break out of handcuffs, locked trunks, and jail cells with total ease. But did you know that this incredibly ambitious performer was also a famous movie star? He was even the very first pilot to ever fly an airplane across the sky in Australia. This engaging biography takes you behind the curtain to reveal the fascinating true story of a boy who transformed himself into an international legend. Packed with amazing details about his unbelievable stunts and a life full of constant adventure, this book shows exactly what it takes to make the impossible possible. Beautiful line drawings bring his thrilling performances right off the page.