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The Secret Life of Houdini
Book • 2006
This biography, written by William Kalush and Larry Sloman, delves into the life of Harry Houdini from his desperate poverty to his worldwide fame.
It details his passions for performing increasingly dangerous feats, his alleged role as a spy, and the plot by fanatical Spiritualists, led by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, to subvert his legacy.
The book provides an intimate and riveting portrayal of Houdini, both the man and the legend, drawing from millions of pages of research and initiating the reader into the arcane world of professional magic.
It details his passions for performing increasingly dangerous feats, his alleged role as a spy, and the plot by fanatical Spiritualists, led by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, to subvert his legacy.
The book provides an intimate and riveting portrayal of Houdini, both the man and the legend, drawing from millions of pages of research and initiating the reader into the arcane world of professional magic.
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Houdini: A Message from the Spirits (Part 1)
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Houdini: The Phone Call from the Coffin (Part 3)
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