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The legendary Harry Houdini started the tradition of magicians debunking charlatans and revealing secrets of the trade that continues today through the likes Penn and Teller or James "The Amazing" Randi. But Houdini went even further here, in this delightful 1906 novelty: he revealed the working secrets of thieves, swindlers, and con artists. Culled from his conversations with "the chiefs of police and the most famous detectives in the world," Houdini's tales of the tricks of the trade of beggars, pickpockets, and burglars are instructive and amusing. The master showman was also a surprisingly…mehr

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The legendary Harry Houdini started the tradition of magicians debunking charlatans and revealing secrets of the trade that continues today through the likes Penn and Teller or James "The Amazing" Randi. But Houdini went even further here, in this delightful 1906 novelty: he revealed the working secrets of thieves, swindlers, and con artists. Culled from his conversations with "the chiefs of police and the most famous detectives in the world," Houdini's tales of the tricks of the trade of beggars, pickpockets, and burglars are instructive and amusing. The master showman was also a surprisingly entertaining writer-and this is one of his most enjoyable books, one that will enthrall readers of true crime as well as fans of Houdini himself. Hungarian-American magician and professional skeptic EHRICH WEISS (1874-1926)-aka Harry Houdini, "Handcuff King and Jail Breaker"-also wrote Magical Rope Ties and Escapes (1920) and A Magician Among the Spirits (1924).
The Right Way To Do Wrong: An Expose Of Successful Criminals is a book written by Harry Houdini and published in 1906. In this book, Houdini provides an in-depth analysis of the methods and techniques used by successful criminals to commit crimes and evade the law. He covers a wide range of criminal activities, including burglary, safe-cracking, counterfeiting, and confidence tricks. Houdini draws on his own experience as a magician and escape artist to shed light on the tricks and deceptions used by criminals to deceive their victims and the authorities. He also provides insights into the psychology of criminals and the factors that drive them to commit crimes. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an engaging read for anyone interested in the criminal mind and the history of crime. It is also a valuable resource for law enforcement officials and criminologists, providing them with a unique perspective on the criminal world. Overall, The Right Way To Do Wrong is a fascinating and informative book that offers a rare glimpse into the world of crime and the minds of those who commit it. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of crime and the psychology of criminals.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.