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Lore 263: Elementary

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Magic and Belief: Houdini, Doyle, and Yeats

This chapter explores the tumultuous friendship between Houdini and Conan Doyle, highlighting their conflicting beliefs in spiritualism and the impact of the Cottingley fairy photographs. It also examines W.B. Yeats' fervent attempts to engage with the supernatural, revealing the emotional depths and personal experiences that drove these literary figures in their quest for truth and meaning.

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