Houdini: The Phone Call from the Coffin (Part 3)
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
Houdini's Summer of Struggles
This chapter explores Harry Houdini's battles in the summer of 1926, as he confronts fraudulent mediums while dealing with financial difficulties and mounting physical challenges. It highlights his rivalry with a self-proclaimed fakir and details the intense circumstances that lead to a severe health crisis stemming from a performance injury.
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