Miracle Mongers and Their Methods

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Miracle Mongers and Their Methods presents an exposé of the methods of fire eaters, heat resisters, poison eaters, venomous reptile defiers, sword swallowers, human ostriches, and strong men. The preface reflects on wonder, novelty, and ignorance, arguing that even the wisest person never gets beyond the reach of novelty and cannot boast of having nothing left to learn.

The discussion of heated metal describes a drop of water retaining practically its roundness, becoming only slightly oblate, without boiling when the disk is heated to 340 degrees F. The account of Herman describes a fairly successful sideshow imitator whose chest expansion was only about sixteen inches.

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Harry Houdini

Harry Houdini was the professional name of Erik Weisz (1874-1926), a Hungarian-born American illusionist, escapologist and stunt performer. He also worked as an actor, film producer and historian, and was noted for his escape acts. His books include "A Magician Among the Spirits" and "The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin".