{"product_id":"on-deception-9781843916130","title":"On Deception","description":"Throughout his life, the world's most famous escapologist strove to expose the methods and tricks of illusionists and sham spiritualists. Studying entertainers and criminals alike, Houdini investigates the tricks of the mind and sleights of hand that have deceived people throughout history. The magician's writings caused a public sensation; legend has it that his book \u003ci\u003eThe Right Way to Do Wrong\u003c\/i\u003e was bought in bulk by burglars in an attempt to guard the tricks of their trade. This collection also includes Houdini's revelations about the methods behind some of his own most famous tricks, and articles he wrote to expose his imitators.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarry Houdini (1874-1926) was a magician, escapologist, and stunt performer, as well as a skeptic and investigator of spiritualists. He was also a film producer, actor, and author. Derren Brown is a magician whose TV shows include \u003ci\u003eMind Control with Derren Brown\u003c\/i\u003e, which aired on Sci-Fi Channel.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Hesperus Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50433266221330,"sku":"9781843916130","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_085b930e-32f0-4419-8259-a5aa631066ae.jpg?v=1729565238","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/on-deception-9781843916130","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}