The Miracle Mongers

The Miracle Mongers: An Expose by Houdini is a non-fiction book written by the famous magician and escape artist, Harry Houdini. The book is a fascinating exploration of the world of spiritualism and the tricks used by so-called ""miracle workers"" to deceive and manipulate their audiences.Houdini draws on his own experiences as a performer and his extensive knowledge of magic and illusion to expose the techniques used by miracle mongers to convince people of their supernatural abilities. He investigates the claims of psychics, mediums, and faith healers, and reveals the methods they use to create the illusion of supernatural powers.The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different type of miracle monger or trick. Houdini examines the history of spiritualism, the use of props and devices to create illusions, and the psychological techniques used to manipulate audiences. He also discusses the dangers of these practices, and the harm they can cause to vulnerable people who are seeking answers or comfort.Despite the serious subject matter, The Miracle Mongers is a highly entertaining read, filled with anecdotes and stories from Houdini's own experiences as a performer. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of magic and illusion, as well as those who are curious about the world of spiritualism and the tricks used by miracle workers to deceive their audiences.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.