A magician among the spirits

In this book, Harry Houdini chronicles his extensive investigations into the spiritualist movement, particularly focusing on the fraudulent practices of mediums.

Houdini's journey began with a personal quest to contact his deceased mother, which led him to infiltrate the spiritualist community.

He reveals the tricks and methods used by mediums, including spirit slate writing, spirit photography, and obtaining personal information to deceive their clients.

The book also discusses the founders of modern spiritualism, such as the Fox Sisters, and notable figures like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Houdini argues that magicians are crucial in detecting and exposing these frauds, and he approaches his research with a scientific and systematic mindset.