Unlock the secrets of deception with Houdini’s “Right Way to Do Wrong!” Explore thrilling tales of pickpockets, burglars, and scams. A historical peek into the art of illusion!

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Discover the Intriguing World of Harry Houdini

Step into the fascinating universe of Harry Houdini with his compelling book, Right Way to do Wrong. This PDF edition unveils a treasure trove of stories about pickpockets, burglars, bunco men, thieves, and other cunning criminals. Houdini, known for his mastery of illusion, dives deep into the dark arts of deception, collecting intriguing cases from detectives and police chiefs. This book not only entertains but also educates, revealing methods used to scam innocent victims—some of which are still prevalent today.

What You’ll Find Inside

• Preface
• Shot One – Income of a Criminal
• Shot Two – Professional Burglary
• Shot Three – Difficulties of Burglary
• Shot Four – Burglars’s Superstitions
• Shot Five – Thieves and Their Tricks
• Shot Six – The Aristocrat of Thievery
• Shot Seven – Pickpockets at Work
• Shot Eight – Beggars and Dead Beats
• Shot Nine – Begging Letter Swindlers
• Shot Ten – Tricks of Bunco Men
• Shot Eleven – The Game of Wits
• Shot Twelve – Fake! Fake! Fake!
• Shot Thirteen – Bogus Treasures
• Shot Fourteen – Famous Swindles
• Shot Fifteen – The Fair Criminal
• Shot Sixteen – The “Brace” Game
• Shot Seventeen – Cheating Uncle Sam
• Shot Eighteen – Humbugs
• Shot Nineteen – Houdini
• Shot Twenty – Conclusion

Originally published in 1906 by Harry Houdini in Boston, MA, and later reprinted by Gamblers Book Club in Las Vegas, this 96-page book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of crime and deception.

PLEASE NOTE: This item is a digital download; a gimmick is not included.

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