Houdini's Detective and her 1500 Dead Husbands (Part 2)
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
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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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