Final Seance

The Strange Friendship Between Houdini and Conan Doyle

Autori

• Massimo Polidoro

Parametri

• 264 pagine
• 10 ore di lettura

• Saggistica
• Spiritismo

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The narrative explores the contrasting beliefs of Harry Houdini, a skeptic of spiritualism who exposed fraudulent mediums, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a devoted believer convinced of communication with the dead. Their unusual friendship unfolds against the backdrop of early 20th-century intrigue, highlighting their shared fascination with the occult while revealing the tensions between skepticism and belief. This compelling dynamic offers a unique lens on two iconic figures and their divergent views on life, death, and the mysteries that lie beyond.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2001

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