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“My professional life has been a constant record of disillusion, and many things that seem wonderful to most men are the every-day commonplaces of my business.” – Harry Houdini
In Miracle Mongers and Their Methods: A Complete Expose, the legendary Houdini turns a critical eye to the astonishing claims of those in his own profession. Using personal research and observations, Houdini reveals the cunning techniques employed by fire-eaters, sword-swallowers, and other master of deception to mystify and amaze audiences around the world.
This classic skeptical work explores and exposes the methods of such “wonders” as “The Incombustible Spaniard,” “Defiers of Poisionous Reptiles,” and many others.