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Houdini: A Message from the Spirits (Part 1)

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

CHAPTER

Houdini's Search for Connection

This chapter examines Houdini's attempts to communicate with his deceased mother through a medium, emphasizing his skepticism toward the messages received. It also chronicles his early life, detailing his family's struggles and his rise from a young shoeshiner to a renowned magician, alongside his deepening bond with Bess.

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