A long-lost manuscript commissioned by Harry Houdini, The Cancer of Superstition, has finally been published a century after it was written. Though the core text is brief, it offers surprising insights into enduring patterns of belief—and missed opportunities for historical context.
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About the Author:
Michelle E. Ainsworth holds an MA in history. For seven years she reviewed books on magic history and related topics for Skeptic magazine.
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