Houdini and Conan Doyle: The Story of a Strange Friendship - Paperback

Houdini and Conan Doyle: The Story of a Strange Friendship is a non-fiction book written by Bernard M. L. Ernst. The book tells the story of the unlikely friendship between two of the most famous men of the early 20th century: Harry Houdini, the world-renowned magician and escape artist, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes.Despite their vastly different backgrounds and personalities, Houdini and Conan Doyle formed a close bond based on their shared interest in spiritualism and the paranormal. The book explores their fascinating relationship, which spanned several years and included heated debates, public disagreements, and even a joint investigation of a famous medium.Through extensive research and interviews with experts, Ernst delves into the complex personalities of both men and examines the cultural and historical context of their friendship. He also provides insight into the rise of spiritualism during this time period and the impact it had on society.Overall, Houdini and Conan Doyle: The Story of a Strange Friendship is a captivating exploration of the unlikely bond between two iconic figures and the fascinating world of spiritualism in the early 20th century.1933. To Houdini, Doyle was a good fellow who was often fooled and would be fooled again. To Doyle, Houdini was a remarkable man concealing the light of great mediumistic gifts under the bushel of gold he received for his performances as an illusionist. Both men were children of inspiration. Houdini was illiterate, but had the genius of character and imagination. Doyle, author and dreamer, had culture and perception. This book sheds light upon two of the most fascinating men of the times.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.