Harry Houdini was one of the greatest entertainers of his time. He was constantly reinventing himself to stay on top. In the last few years of his career, he became dead-set on debunking people claiming to be psychic mediums who communed with spirits. And when he figured out how these “flim-flammers” were pulling off their tricks, he revealed their secrets.

But there was one medium – Margery Crandon – who nearly gave Houdini a run for his money. And depending on who you believe, his fascination with exposing her and other mediums might have led to his untimely death.

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