Houdini's Detective and her 1500 Dead Husbands (Part 2)
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
Houdini vs. the Mediums
This chapter explores Houdini's efforts to expose fraudulent mediums, particularly in the context of post-WWI grief. It highlights the challenges of regulating spiritual practices, the implications of the Copeland-Bloom bill, and the personal stakes for Houdini in defending against deception.
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