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The Miracle Mongers An Expose By Harry Houdini
Harry Houdini exposes the tricks that astonish folks in this book that he himself authored - This is a book on how common psychology, special effects and trickery can create miracles for audiences.
The author tries to explain that there may be nothing supernatural in magic but only science and illusion.
He refers to miracle mongers are mere mortal men without any supernatural powers but have the knowledge of how to create illusions and wow audiences.
Readers will find interesting tricks and objects used to create illusions. Definitely, a must-read book for magicians and anyone engaged in entertainment business!
Contents
LETTER
I. EVERY MAN SHOULD HAVE A HOME
II. A GRATEFUL CLIENT
III. THE BEAUTY OF TRUTH AND UTILITY
IV. PROFESSIONAL FOLLY
V. BUILDING-SITES AND FOUNDATION-WALLS
VI. GRAVEL-BANKS AND QUAGMIRES
VII. NATURE'S BRICKS ARE BETTER THAN OURS
VIII. THERE IS A SOFT SIDE EVEN TO A STONE WALL
IX. A BROAD HOUSE IS BETTER THAN A HIGH ONE
X. TROUT BROOKS ARE BETTER THAN STREET SEWERS
XI. THE STRENGTH AND DURABILITY OF BRICK
XII. THE WEAKNESS AND SHAM OF BRICKWORK
XIII. SKILL DIGNIFIES THE MOST HUMBLE MATERIAL
XIV. EVERY MAN TO HIS TRADE
XV. THE COMING HOUSE WILL BE FAIR TO SEE AND MADE OF BRICK
XVI. DOMESTIC DISCIPLINE
XVII. GOOD TASTE IS NOT A FOE BUT A FRIEND TO ECONOMY
XVIII. OUR PICTURESQUE ANCESTORS
XIX. THE USE AND THE ABUSE OF WOOD
XX. A SURRENDER AND CHANGE OF BASE
XXI. HOSPITALITY AND SUNLIGHT
XXII. UNPROFESSIONAL SAGACITY
XXIII. STAIRWAYS AND OUTLOOKS
XXIV. IN A MULTITUDE OF COUNSELLORS IS SAFETY
XXV. DOORS AND SLIDING-DOORS, WINDOWS AND BAY-WINDOWS
XXVI. EXPERIENCE KEEPS A DEAR SCHOOL
XXVII. FASHION AND ORNAMENT, HARD WOOD AND PAINT
XXVIII. THOUGHT PROVOKES INQUIRY
XXIX. CONSISTENCY, COMFORT, AND CARPETS
XXX. AUTOBIOGRAPHY AND ARCHITECTURE, POTATOES AND POSTSCRIPTS
XXXI. DOMESTIC-SERVICE REFORM
XXXII. GO TO; LET US BUILD A TOWER
XXXIII. BASEMENTS AND BALCONIES
XXXIV. FOUR ROOMS ENOUGH
XXXV. CONVENIENCES AND CONJECTURES
XXXVI. THE LESSON OF THE ICE-HOUSE
XXXVII. SHINGLES, SUNSHINE, AND FRESH AIR
XXXVIII. WHERE THE DOCTORS DIFFER
XXXIX. HOW TO DO IT
XL. THE BREATH OF LIFE
XLI. ETERNAL VIGILANCE
LII. SAVED BY CONSCIENCE
XLIII. FINAL AND PERSONAL
BY WAY OF APPENDIX
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