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EPISODE · Jul 2, 2025 · 46 MIN

Harry Houdini vs. The Spiritualists: A Magician's Crusade to Fight Phonies - Part 2

from BEEF with Bridget Todd · host Next Chapter Podcasts, Bridget Todd

Paranormal forces and petty grudges. This week on Beef, history’s most famous magician Harry Houdini turns grief into fuel for getting even with the dubious 19th and early 20th century Spiritualist movement, in the conclusion to his obsessive crusade. Learn more about Jim Steinmeyer's incredible career and one-of-kind design work ⁠at his website⁠. And order a copy of Prof. Richard Wiseman's book ⁠Paranormality: Why We See What Isn't There ⁠ Hosted by ⁠⁠Bridget Todd⁠⁠ Written by Nicole Walkow-Benedi Showrunning, Editing & Sound Design by Pete Musto Produced by James "Sam" Levine Created by Executive Producer Jeremiah Tittle Find out more about all of Next Chapter Podcasts' incredible content at ⁠⁠nextchapterpodcasts.com⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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