Book · 1920 · History
The Miracle Mongers, an Exposé
The Miracle Mongers, an Exposé by Harry Houdini and Troy, D Cherry has been mentioned in 1 episode across 1 podcast (1 episode recommends it and 0 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by David Blaine (1 episode) on The Joe Rogan Experience (1 episode).
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Some of that came from houdini writing and miracle mongers all about his act so it's like you look into the history of things that have been done like [ __ ] ali the human fire hydrant and you find these there's a great book that ricky j wrote who is an amazing magician where he discusses and explains everything.
David Blaine · The Joe Rogan Experience · Aug 2020 Listen at 2:12:07 Why people recommend it
The Miracle Mongers, an Exposé by Harry Houdini is a historical examination of the strange acts, sideshow stunts, and physical feats performed by early entertainers and fakirs throughout history. On an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience in August 2020, guest David Blaine joined the host to discuss the bizarre history of magic, bizarre spectacles, and extreme human performance. Blaine explained that some of his insights and historical understandings were drawn directly from the writings of Houdini, specifically referencing how the legendary escapologist documented the methods behind his own dangerous acts and the history of performers such as the human fire hydrant. Furthermore, Blaine noted that another incredible magician, Ricky Jay, also wrote a fantastic book that explores and explains the history of these astonishing acts in great detail. Together, these references provided podcast listeners with a rare glimpse into the hidden traditions of sideshow performers, the mechanics of historical illusions, and the rigorous dedication required by legendary illusionists to preserve and understand the rich, eccentric heritage of their craft.
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David Blaine some of that came from houdini writing and miracle mongers all about his act so it's like you look into the… 1
“some of that came from houdini writing and miracle mongers all about his act so it's like you look into the history of things that have been done like [ __ ] ali the human fire hydrant and you find these there's a great book that ricky j wrote who is an amazing magician where he discusses and explains everything”