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Chapter 1

Testify

Summary

Magician Harry Houdini testified before Congress in 1926 to expose fraudulent spiritualists and support a ban on fortune-telling. Despite his efforts, the bill failed...

Excerpt

Rarely does a congressional hearing get described as 'uproarious,' but then again,

Harry Houdini was not your typical witness. As a master magician and escape artist, Houdini brought a flair for the dramatic to the proceedings.

He captivated the room with his lively and compelling testimony against the supernatural.