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[Houdini] Tolkachev, Eugene. Harry Houdini – Debunker of Spiritualists (translated title from the Russian). Moscow: Kinopechat, 1927. Colored pictorial wrappers, illustrated with black-and-white photographs. 32pp. 8vo. Wraps somewhat soiled, spine chipped, good. Rare. Published as part of a popular series of Soviet brochures, this is one of three known examples and includes many famous photographs of Houdini, including depictions of his Shelton Pool stunt, and spirit séance exposés.


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Date:
2015-05-31

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