
On Deception
Harry Houdini(Author)
Hesperus Press Ltd
Published on 20. November 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-1-84391-613-0 (ISBN)
Description
Throughout his life, the world's most famous escapologist strove to expose the methods and tricks of illusionists and sham spiritualists. Studying entertainers and criminals alike, Houdini investigates the tricks of the mind and sleights of hand that have deceived people throughout history. The magician's writings caused a public sensation; legend has it that his book The Right Way to Do Wrong was bought in bulk by burglars in an attempt to guard the tricks of their trade. This collection also includes Houdini's revelations about the methods behind some of his own most famous tricks, and articles he wrote to expose his imitators.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
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Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 194 mm
Width: 125 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
98 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84391-613-0 (9781843916130)
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Harry Houdini (1874-1926) was a magician, escapologist, and stunt performer, as well as a skeptic and investigator of spiritualists. He was also a film producer, actor, and author. Derren Brown is a magician whose TV shows include Mind Control with Derren Brown, which aired on Sci-Fi Channel.