Houdini's Fabulous Magic
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Published
Vine Leaves Press, 2023.
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eBook
Language
English
ISBN
9786188607798
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Walter B. Gibson., Walter B. Gibson|AUTHOR., & Morris N. Young|AUTHOR. (2023). Houdini's Fabulous Magic . Vine Leaves Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Walter B. Gibson, Walter B. Gibson|AUTHOR and Morris N. Young|AUTHOR. 2023. Houdini's Fabulous Magic. Vine Leaves Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Walter B. Gibson, Walter B. Gibson|AUTHOR and Morris N. Young|AUTHOR. Houdini's Fabulous Magic Vine Leaves Press, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Walter B. Gibson, Walter B. Gibson|AUTHOR, and Morris N. Young|AUTHOR. Houdini's Fabulous Magic Vine Leaves Press, 2023.
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Full title | houdinis fabulous magic |
Author | gibson walter b |
Grouping Category | book |
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