In an exclusive introduction to this volume, Teller-magician, comedian, and silent sidekick of Penn Jillette-speaks up about the greatest magician of modern times. Harry Houdini is known not only as an illusionist and escaper of handcuffs and jail cells, but also as a debunker of phony spiritualists and other charlatans. Revealing the secrets of his signature tricks, including handcuff and rope escapes, and debunking the methods of his rivals, he proves himself to be just as clever and nimble a writer as he was a magician-and surprisingly free with trade secrets! All of which makes this unique selection of works both the ultimate anti-etiquette guide and proof that things are not always as they seem. With this remarkable book, the legendary magician conducts a master class in crime by revealing the trade secrets of crooks. This volume presents the best of those writings alongside little-known articles by Houdini on his own brand of deception: magic. It collected Houdini’s findings, from interviews with criminals and police officers, on the most surefire ways to commit crime and get away with it. Originally published in 1906, The Right Way to Do Wrong was a masterclass in subversion conducted by the world’s greatest illusionist. One of the most intriguing and recognized figures of the twentieth century conducts a masterclass in subversion Harry Houdini, master illusionist and contortionist, unmasks the various ways that criminals take advantage of their victims. The Right Way to Do Wrong E-Kitap Açıklaması
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