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Houdini, Harry
1874
1926
Weiss, Ehrich
Deadota, Giovanni
Weisz, Erik
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A Magician Among the Spirits
$aUnited States :$bHarper & Brothers,$c1924.
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"A Magician Among the Spirits" by Harry Houdini is an exploration of the spiritualism movement, likely written in the early 20th century. As a non-fiction work, it delves into Houdini's extensive investigations into the claims of various mediums and spiritual phenomena, showcasing his skepticism and desire to reveal fraudulent practices in the realm of supposed supernatural communications with the dead. At the start of the book, Houdini articulates his transformative journey from a performer and mystifier to a passionate investigator of spiritualism after experiencing personal grief. He recounts his early experiences engaging with mediums, the emotional toll of losing loved ones, and his ultimate commitment to uncovering the truth behind spiritualist practices. The opening portion sets the stage for an in-depth examination of the origins of spiritualism, beginning with the infamous Fox Sisters, who unintentionally sparked a movement through their childhood antics that were misinterpreted as genuine contact with spirits. Houdini's narrative promises a blend of personal reflection, historical recounting, and critical analysis of the spiritualist phenomenon. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://hdl.handle.net/2027/wu.89062919790
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1924
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Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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