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The Right Way to Do Wrong

by Harry Houdini

Harry Houdini, master illusionist and contortionist, unmasks the various ways that criminals take advantage of their victims.

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English

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English

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1906

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Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-born American escape artist, illusionist, stunt performer and mysteriarch, noted for his escape acts. He first attracted notice in vaudeville in the United States and th...

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Income of a Criminal
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Professional Burglary
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Difficulties of Burglary
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Burglars' Superstitions
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Thieves and Their Tricks
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The Aristocrat of Thievery
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Pickpockets at Work
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Beggars and Dead Beats
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Begging Letter Swindles
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Tricks of Bunco Men
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The Game of Wits
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Fake! Fake! Fake!
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Bogus Treasures
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Famous Swindles
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The Fair Criminal
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The "Brace" Game
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Cheating Uncle Sam
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Humbugs
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About Myself
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Conclusion
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