A Magician Among the Spirits
A Magician Among the Spirits, published in 1924, is Harry Houdini's investigation of spiritualism by a man who knew every trick of the stage. He traces the movement from the Fox sisters and their rapping spirits through famous mediums such as the Davenport Brothers, Daniel Dunglas Home, Eusapia Palladino and the slate-writer Henry Slade, and explains the methods behind slate messages, spirit photography and ectoplasm. A chapter is devoted to his friend Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the most famous believer of the day, whose faith Houdini respected but could not share. Written partly in memory of his mother, whom he had hoped to reach through a medium, the book is skeptical, combative and personal. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about A Magician Among the Spirits
A Magician Among the Spirits by Harry Houdini can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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The first chapter of A Magician Among the Spirits is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is A Magician Among the Spirits in the public domain?
Yes. A Magician Among the Spirits by Harry Houdini is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read A Magician Among the Spirits?
About 6 h 13 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is A Magician Among the Spirits?
A Magician Among the Spirits by Harry Houdini is filed under "Religion & Mythology" in the Vinteuil library.
