- SKU: 9780766144163
- BARCODE: 9780766144163
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Houdini and Conan Doyle: The Story of a Strange Friendship - Paperback
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by Bernard M. L. Ernst (Author), Hereward Carrington (Author)
Houdini and Conan Doyle: The Story of a Strange Friendship by Bernard M. L. Ernst is a non-fiction book that explores the unlikely friendship between two famous figures of the early 20th century: Harry Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The book delves into the fascinating relationship between the two men, who were initially brought together by their mutual interest in spiritualism and the paranormal. Despite their vastly different backgrounds and personalities, Houdini and Conan Doyle formed a bond that lasted for many years, even as they disagreed on many issues related to their shared interests. Through extensive research and analysis, Ernst offers readers a detailed look at the complex dynamics of this unusual friendship, shedding light on the lives and personalities of two of the most iconic figures of their time. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of spiritualism and the paranormal, as well as the lives of two of the most fascinating and enigmatic personalities of the early 20th century.1933. To Houdini, Doyle was a good fellow who was often fooled and would be fooled again. To Doyle, Houdini was a remarkable man concealing the light of great mediumistic gifts under the bushel of gold he received for his performances as an illusionist. Both men were children of inspiration. Houdini was illiterate, but had the genius of character and imagination. Doyle, author and dreamer, had culture and perception. This book sheds light upon two of the most fascinating men of the times.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.
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