On Deception

Paperback • 2009 • English

On Deception

By Harry Houdini

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About the book

"On Deception presents the highlights of Houdini's writings on illusions, revealing him to have been a remarkably prescient champion of rationalism and an ardent opponent of the duping of susceptible individuals. 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 hist...Show more

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ISBN

9781843916130

Publisher

Hesperus Press

Published year

2009

Language

English

Original title

On Deception

Format

Paperback

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