The Right Way to Do Wrong A Unique Selection of Writings by History's Greatest Escape Artist

by Houdini, Harry; Teller

• ISBN13: 9781612191669
• ISBN10: 1612191665
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-10-30
• Publisher: Melville House

Summary

One of the most intriguing and recognized figures of the twentieth century conducts a masterclass in subversion Part expose, part instruction manual, The Right Way to Do Wrongfeatures history's most famous illusionist revealing the methods of deception involved in everything from burglary, to pickpocketing, to swindles, forgery and tricks. Along the way, he also debunks the secrets of his own and other conjurers' tricks, including rope escape methods such as the Russian Transport Tie, instrumental in the famous stunt in which Houdini escaped a Siberian prison truck. Also disclosed are the secrets of fire-eating, sword-swallowing and strongmen. Although remembered more for his spectacular stunts of escapism and magic, Houdini was as clever and nimble a writer as he was a magician, and surprisingly revealing of trade secrets! All of which makes The Right Way to Do Wrongboth the ultimate anti-etiquette guide and proof that things are not always as they seem. ebook ISBN: 978-1-61219-167-6

Author Biography

HARRY HOUDINI (born Erik Weisz, 1874–1926) was a Hungarian-born American escapologist, magician, stuntman, actor and film producer, and one of the most iconic figures of the twentieth century. Towards the end of his career he focused his energies on debunking spiritualists and mediums, and on the ethics of magic and illusion.

TELLER (Introduction) is one half of magic and comedy duo Penn & Teller. He is the author of When I’m Dead All This Will Be Yours: Joe Teller—A Portrait By His Kid and, with Penn Jillette, of How to Play in Traffic, How to Play with Your Food and Penn & Teller’s Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends. TV credits include the series Penn & Teller: Bullshit!, in which, like Houdini, the duo set out to debunk common beliefs.