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    The Miracle Mongers, an Exposé
    The Miracle Mongers, an Exposé
    The Miracle Mongers, an Exposé
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    The Miracle Mongers, an Exposé

    By Harry Houdini

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    Release dateFeb 1, 1981
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    Harry Houdini

    Harry Houdini (1874–1926) was born Erik Weisz in Budapest, Hungary. He was a magician, escapologist and performer of stunts, as well as a sceptic and investigator of spiritualists. He produced films, acted, and penned numerous books.

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      Reviewed July 2002 This recount of fire-eaters, sword swallower's and the like by Houdini is most revealing. He explains how the tricks are done, (sometimes) as well as the history of the performances and people involved. He must have had quite a collection of books to draw from. I would loved to have seen more diagrams and pictures explaining things but at least there are a few. 10-2002

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