A mesmerizing, intimate look at a man whose obsessions and secret fears made him one of the most memorable, fascinating, and charismatic performers. The author reveals much that is new, including the first full description of Houdini's legendary death. This book also goes into detail about Houdini's skeptical visit to 'Margery's' seance. 24 pages of rare photos.

More background information on the strange case of Margery the medium. This well researched book demonstrates that being a medium was a way for women in the Twenties to exercise personal power. Margery was one of the better known of a large group of women conducting 'sitting circles'. Organized religion felt threatened by the new religion.