The Miracle Mongers, an Exposé


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(4.5 stars; 6 reviews)

"A complete exposé of the modus operandi of fire eaters, heat resisters, poison eaters, venomous reptile defiers, sword swallowers, human ostriches, strong men, etc.", [by Harry Houdini, from the subtitle]. (4 hr 27 min)

Chapters

Preface 4:25 Read by Peter Eastman
Fire Worship 19:34 Read by Peter Eastman
17th-18th Centuries 17:55 Read by Peter Eastman
19th Century 19:27 Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015)
Chabert, The Master 26:46 Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
The Fire Eaters 21:10 Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
Fire-eater Arcana 29:41 Read by Sue Anderson
Liquids 17:31 Read by gfairch511
Sword Swallowers 18:25 Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
Stone-Eaters 21:07 Read by Anna Roberts
Poisonous Reptiles 20:31 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
18th Century Strongmen 25:05 Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
Contemporary Strongmen 25:38 Read by Steve Foreman

Reviews

how very cool


(5 stars)

matchless audiobook selection! fascinating, thanks!