The Miracle Mongers: An Expose - Hardcover

The Miracle Mongers: An Expose is a book written by the legendary magician and escape artist Harry Houdini. First published in 1920, the book is an in-depth exploration and critique of the various fraudulent practices and tricks used by so-called ""miracle mongers"" - individuals who claimed to possess supernatural or magical powers.Houdini's book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different type of miracle monger or fraudulent practice. For example, he examines the tricks used by spiritualists, mind-readers, and faith healers, as well as the methods used to create illusions of levitation and telekinesis.Throughout the book, Houdini draws on his own experience as a magician and escape artist to explain how many of these tricks are performed, and to expose the methods used by miracle mongers to deceive their audiences. He also provides a fascinating insight into the psychology of belief, and the factors that make people susceptible to the claims of miracle workers.The Miracle Mongers: An Expose is a fascinating and entertaining read, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of magic and deception. It is also a testament to Houdini's lifelong commitment to exposing fraud and promoting rationalism and skepticism.Secrets of Magic Revealed, circa 1920.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.