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<p>The legendary magician and illusionist Harry Houdini turns a critical eye to the astonishing claims of those in his own profession. Using personal research and observations, Houdini reveals the cunning techniques employed by fire-eaters, sword swallowers, and other masters of deception to mystify and amaze audiences around the world. This classic skeptical work explores and exposes the methods of such "wonders" as "The Incombustible Spaniard," "Defiers of Poisonous Reptiles," and many others. Originally published in the 1920s, Miracle Mongers and Their Methods scrupulously examines the direct predecessors of modern psychics and mentalists.</p> <p>"My professional life has been a constant record of disillusion," writes Houdini in his preface, "and many things that seem wonderful to most men are the everyday commonplace in my business. But I have never been without some seeming marvel to pique my curiousity and challenge my investigation. In this book I have set down some of the stories of strange folk and unusual performers that I have gathered in many years of such research."</p> <p>The greatest magician of his time, Houdini baffled experts and amateurs alike with his sensationa

Who reads Miracle Mongers and Their Methods (The Skeptic's Bookshelf)?

Author

Houdini

Publisher

Buffalo, N.Y.: Prometheus Books

Published

1993

Language

EN

ISBN

9780879758172

Category

history

Subjects

Sports, Psychology, Fiction

Rating

3.62 / 5 (63 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14