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The Houdini Enigma - Individual Articles Letters & Pamphlets - cover

The Houdini Enigma - Individual Articles Letters & Pamphlets

Arthur Conan Doyle

Publisher: Al-Mashreq eBookstore

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Summary

The Houdini Enigma delves into Arthur Conan Doyle's strained friendship and philosophical conflict with Harry Houdini. In this reflective piece, Doyle accuses Houdini of being a reluctant medium who denied his own powers. The text is part tribute, part accusation, and all a defense of spiritualism. It's a fascinating glimpse into one of history's most peculiar rivalries between magic and belief.
Available since: 08/01/2025.
Print length: 60 pages.

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