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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.
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Final Seance, Massimo Polidoro
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- Released
- 2001
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- Title
- Final Seance
- Subtitle
- The Strange Friendship Between Houdini and Conan Doyle
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Massimo Polidoro
- Publisher
- Globe Pequot Press
- Publisher
- 2001
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 264
- ISBN13
- 9781573928960
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- 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.