Author: HOUDINI, [HARRY]
Title: Miracle Mongers and Their Methods a Complete Exposé of the Modus Operandi of Fire Eaters, Heat Resisters, Poison Eaters, Venomous Reptile Defiers, Sword Swallowers, Human Ostriches, Strong Men, Etc.
Description: New York: E.P. Dutton & Company, 1920. First Edition. Hardcover. "My business has given me an intimate knowledge of stage illusions, together with many years of experience among show people of all types. My familiarity with the former, and what I have learned of the psychology of the latter, has placed me at a certain advantage in uncovering the natural explanation of feats that to the ignorant have seemed supernatural. And even if my readers are too well informed to be interested in my descriptions of the methods of the various performers who have seemed to me worthy of attention in these pages, I hope they will find some amusement in following the fortunes and misfortunes of all manner of strange folk who once bewildered the wise men of their day. If I have accomplished that much, I shall feel amply repaid for my labor." - Preface. p vi, [5],[1]-240. Complete with seventeen black and white illustrations including a nice black and white photographic portrait frontispiece of Houdini. Theological school library markings. Respectful wear to original dark goldenrod cloth. Binding intact. A sound copy of this fascinating vintage Houdini work. ; 8vo. Good with no dust jacket .

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