A Magician among the Spirits (Summarized Edition) (eBook, ePUB) - Houdini, Harry
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A Magician Among the Spirits is Houdini's incisive autopsy of the seance vogue that followed war and pandemic. In a cool, prosecutorial prose, he inventories slate-writing, trumpets, ectoplasm, billet tests, and spirit photography, then reconstructs, step by step, the methods that produced them. Mixing case files, affidavits, and on-the-spot trials, he situates his exposures within the transatlantic debate over psychical research, including his ruptured friendship with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The result is documentary history turned demonstration. Houdini writes not as a scoffer but as a…mehr

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A Magician Among the Spirits is Houdini's incisive autopsy of the seance vogue that followed war and pandemic. In a cool, prosecutorial prose, he inventories slate-writing, trumpets, ectoplasm, billet tests, and spirit photography, then reconstructs, step by step, the methods that produced them. Mixing case files, affidavits, and on-the-spot trials, he situates his exposures within the transatlantic debate over psychical research, including his ruptured friendship with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The result is documentary history turned demonstration. Houdini writes not as a scoffer but as a consummate deceiver who knows illusion's limits. The immigrant son turned autodidact librarian of magic and spiritualism, he infiltrated seances, offered rewards for verifiable phenomena, and reproduced marvels under control. Personal loss, above all his mother's death, sharpened his resolve: he yearned to believe, yet his craft compelled doubt and a public ethic of protecting the bereaved from predation. Readers of occult history, performance studies, and critical inquiry will prize this lucid, humane dossier. Read it for exacting casework, for a culture's yearning on display, and for a model of empathy disciplined by evidence. Quickie Classics summarizes timeless works with precision, preserving the author's voice and keeping the prose clear, fast, and readable-distilled, never diluted. Enriched Edition extras: Introduction · Synopsis · Historical Context · Author Biography · Brief Analysis · 4 Reflection Q&As · Editorial Footnotes.

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Harry Houdini, born Erik Weisz in Budapest, Hungary on March 24, 1874, was a multifaceted persona renowned for his escapology, magic, and stunts that captivated audiences worldwide. His journey took him from poverty to become one of the most celebrated magicians of his time, often billed as 'The Handcuff King.' Houdini's career transcended the stage as he ventured into film and aviation, showcasing a relentless pursuit of greatness and an appetite for adventure. After the death of his mother, to whom he was deeply attached, Houdini's focus shifted towards spiritualism, which was burgeoning in the early 20th century. His skepticism of mediums and their claims prompted him to author 'A Magician Among the Spirits' (1924), a book that exposed the tricks used by fraudulent spiritualists. This text stands as a testament to Houdini's investigative spirit and his commitment to truth, reflecting his literary contribution to the critical discourse on spiritualism. In the realm of literature, Houdini differed from the typical escapist narrative of his performances; he channeled his literary voice into advocacy for rationalism and scientific inquiry. Houdini's impact extends beyond the stage and page, leaving behind a legacy of skepticism and the relentless pursuit of the impossible, sealing his status in the annals of entertainment and critical thought.