The Houdinis and Oscar S. Teale expose a slate writing fraud used by spirit mediums Classic, Antique Poster

Originally preserved in the Library of Congress, this print of The Houdinis and Oscar S. Teale expose a slate writing fraud used by spirit mediums Classic is now available for your home or office. The Library has preserved this image as part of its permanent historical collection.

Library of Congress record: Created 1923(?) Oscar S. Teale (1848-1934) served as both secretary and president of the Society of American Magicians (SAM). He specialized in phenomenal magic" and worked for Houdini as a psychical researcher. When one of these photographs appeared in Houdini's book "A magician among the spirits" it bore the following caption: "Houdini and Mr. Teale demonstrate a method of switching slates over a sitter's head."".

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