Harry houdinis most popular book is the right way to do wrong. A harry houdini biography kindle edition by phil coleman. This is harry houdinis book based on those experiences, a magician among the spirits. He rips the fake psychics to shreds and exposes their tricks. No wonder harry houdini wasnt wellliked by his peers in the profession of illusion. Llusionist, escape artist, movie star, aviator, and spyharry houdini was all these and an international celebrity and the worlds most famous magician.
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