Houdini battles fake mediums in ‘Lincoln’s Ghost’

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A new book details magician Harry Houdini’s crusade to expose fake spiritualists and mediums.

‘Lincoln’s Ghost’ by Brad Ricca explores Houdini’s efforts, which included employing a team of investigators.

Another release, ‘A Grave Deception’ by Connie Berry, is the latest in a mystery series set in England.

Even 99 years after his death on Halloween 1926, the name of Houdini is synonymous with magic.

His escapes from straitjackets and chains were more famous than his card tricks, but something else occupied much of his time and resources.

“Lincoln’s Ghost: Houdini’s War on Spiritualism and the Dark Conspiracy Against the American President” by Cleveland author Brad Ricca tells of Houdini’s tireless efforts to expose fake mediums and spiritualists.

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