 First edition | |
| Author | Patti Smith |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Poetry |
| Publisher | Gotham Book Mart |
Publication date | 1977 |
| Media type | Chapbook |
| Pages | 8 |
| ISBN | 978-0-910664-46-2 |
"Ha! Ha! Houdini!" is a poem by Patti Smith, published as a chapbook in 1977. [1]
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