Miracle Mongers and Their Methods

by Harry Houdini

Book Overview

The legendary magician and illusionist Harry 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 masters 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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0879758171
• ISBN13: 9780879758172
• Release Date: March 1993
• Publisher: Prometheus Books
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Know more spiritual's secrets with Houdini

This is a good book by Houdini. It exposed methods of the spiritualist and other magic secrets. I personally like the way Houdini exposed the magic of the spiritualist, like the way he has been doing during his life. If you are a fan of Houdini, you shouldn't miss this book!