Description
Throughout his life, the world s most famous escapologist strove to expose the methods and tricks of illusionists and sham spiritualists. Studying entertainers and criminals alike, Houdini investigates the tricks of the mind and sleights of hand that have deceived people throughout history. The magician s writings caused a public sensation; legend has it that his book"The Right Way to Do Wrong" was bought in bulk by burglars in an attempt to guard the tricks of their trade. This collection also includes Houdini s revelations about the methods behind some of his own most famous tricks, and articles he wrote to expose his imitators."
Author: Harry Houdini
Publisher: Hesperus Press
Published: 07/01/2010
Pages: 76
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 7.50h x 4.90w x 0.50d
ISBN13: 9781843916130
ISBN10: 1843916134
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Collections | Essays
Author: Harry Houdini
Publisher: Hesperus Press
Published: 07/01/2010
Pages: 76
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 7.50h x 4.90w x 0.50d
ISBN13: 9781843916130
ISBN10: 1843916134
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Collections | Essays
About the Author
Harry Houdini (18741926) was a magician, escapologist, and stunt performer, as well as a skeptic and investigator of spiritualists. He was also a film producer, actor, and author. Derren Brown is a magician whose TV shows include "Mind Control with Derren Brown," which aired on Sci-Fi Channel."