by Anne Zadek (Author), Anne Zadek (Illustrator)

Humorous children's picture book for ages 3 - 7 about Houdini Carini, girl magician. Houdini Carini wants to be a "magnificent magician" like her successful parents. However, every trick she tries seems to go awry. Her performances result in a series of escalating catastrophes that nearly drown the entire town. Just in time, Houdini discovers the three most important tips every great magician has to learn. Bonus material includes illustrated instructions for a beginning magic trick a child can learn and successfully perform.