The Right Way to Do Wrong - A Unique Selection of Writings by History's Greatest Escape Artist

One of the most intriguing and recognized figures of the twentieth century conducts a masterclass in subversion Originally published in 1906, The Right Way to Do Wrong was a masterclass in subversion conducted by the world’s greatest illusionist. It collected Hou­dini’s findings, from interviews with criminals and police officers, on the most surefire ways to commit crime and get away with it. This volume presents the best of those writings alongside little-known articles by Houdini on his own brand of deception: magic. Revealing the secrets of his signature tricks, including handcuff and rope escapes, and debunking the methods of his rivals, he proves himself to be just as clever and nimble a writer as he was a magician--and surprisingly free with trade secrets! All of which makes this unique selection of works both the ultimate anti-etiquette guide and proof that things are not always as they seem. In an exclusive introduction to this volume, Teller--magician, comedian, and silent sidekick of Penn Jillette--speaks up about the greatest magician of modern times.

Product details

• Authors: Harry Houdini, Teller
• Assisted by: Teller (Introduction)
• Publisher: Melville House
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 30.10.2012
• EAN: 9781612191669
• ISBN: 978-1-61219-166-9
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 128 mm x 203 mm x 10 mm
• Series: Neversink; Neversink Library; Neversink
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Games, quizzes; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Biographies, autobiographies