Magician Among the Spirits

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By Listen TheBook Posted on May 31, 2023

In Category - *Non-fiction, Psychology

Authors: Harry Houdini In Year : 1924

Book Language: English

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Introduction and Preface
Chapter 1 - The Founders of Modern Spiritualism
Chapter 2 Part I - The Davenport Brothers
Chapter 2 Part II - The Davenport Brothers
Chapter 3 - Daniel Dunglas Home
Chapter 4 - Palladino
Chapter 5 - Ann O'Delia Diss Debar
Chapter 6 Part I - Dr. Slade and his Spirit Slates
Chapter 6 Part II - Dr. Slade and his Spirit Slates
Chapter 7 - Slate Writing and Other Methods
Chapter 8 Part I - Spirit Photography
Chapter 8 Part II - Spirit Photography
Chapter 9 Part I - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Chapter 9 Part II - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Chapter 9 Part III - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Chapter 10 - Why Ectoplasm?
Chapter 11 - By-Products of Spiritualism
Chapter 12 Part I - Investigations - Wise and Otherwise
Chapter 12 Part II - Investigations - Wise and Otherwise
Chapter 13 - How Mediums Obtain Information
Chapter 14 - What You Must Believe to be a Spiritualist
Chapter 15 Part I - Magicians as Detectors of Fraud
Chapter 15 Part II - Magicians as Detectors of Fraud
Chapter 16 - Conclusion
Appendix

Houdini, an escape artist and illusionist, became interested later in his life in debunking spiritualists, disbelieving anyone who claimed to have supernatural powers. This was during an era where paranormal phenomena, especially seances, were extremely popular. Although skeptical of their claims, he longed to find a credible source to communicate with family members he had lost. This book chronicles his travels and the many people he spoke with and his observations of their 'powers' and along the way also reveals many of the tricks they employed to deceive their paying customers. - Summary by Phyllis Vincelli