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The Right Way to do Wrong: A Unique Selection of Writing by History`s Greatest Escape Artist (1906)

von Harry Houdini

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Games. Reference. Nonfiction. HTML:One of the most intriguing and recognized figures of the twentieth century conducts a masterclass in subversion

Originally published in 1906, The Right Way to Do Wrong was a masterclass in subversion conducted by the world's greatest illusionist. 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.
This volume presents the best of those writings alongside little-known articles by Houdini on his own brand of deception: magic. 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 magicianâ??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.
In an exclusive introduction to this volume, Tellerâ??magician, comedian, and silent sidekick of Penn Jilletteâ??speaks up about the greatest magician of mo
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I think it's sad that this short book on detecting frauds and scams is still (for the most part) as relevant as it was when Houdini wrote it over 100 years ago. ( )
  lpg3d | Nov 12, 2022 |
This book combines excerpts from Houdini's out-of-print book 'The Right Way to Do Wrong' with articles by Houdini on the practice of magic and other entertainments in his time (late 19th and early 20th century). The book excerpts were the most interesting to me, covering criminal activities in some detail, including various forms of con game, but also burglary and sometimes elaborate heists. There are articles explaining how Sword Swallowers and other side-show attractions perform their tricks, and a bit about Houdini's own escape techniques. A surprising article gives practical advice on breaking ciphers, one of Houdini's less well known talents. Other articles discuss his encounters with some of his imitators and rivals: all prove to be frauds compared to Houdini, the self-proclaimed "Handcuff King and Prison Breaker". ( )
  BobCulley | Jan 9, 2014 |
recoge, a partir de entrevistas a delincuentes y policías, sus hallazgos en lo referente a los métodos mas infalibles para cometer un crimen y salir airoso del asunto. también describe trucos de magia y sus secretos. libro curioso sin mas. ( )
  pedrolopez | Jul 3, 2013 |
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Games. Reference. Nonfiction. HTML:One of the most intriguing and recognized figures of the twentieth century conducts a masterclass in subversion

Originally published in 1906, The Right Way to Do Wrong was a masterclass in subversion conducted by the world's greatest illusionist. 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.
This volume presents the best of those writings alongside little-known articles by Houdini on his own brand of deception: magic. 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 magicianâ??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.
In an exclusive introduction to this volume, Tellerâ??magician, comedian, and silent sidekick of Penn Jilletteâ??speaks up about the greatest magician of mo

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