Podcasts · Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
Houdini: A Message from the Spirits (Part 1)
· 43 min · S6 E11
Episode Houdini: A Message from the Spirits (Part 1)
Harry Houdini is remembered today for his legendary escapes and illusions, but he also had a lifelong obsession with the paranormal. After dabbling in fake seances himself, Houdini made it his mission to uncover frauds and expose mediums. This would put him on a collision course with his spiritualist friend, Arthur Conan Doyle, and leave him fearing for his life. This is the first of a three-part series.
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