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Winner of the National Jewish Book Award · New York Times Bestseller ""A brilliant and heart-wrenching book, with universal and timely lessons about the power of information—and misinformation. Is it possible to stop mass murder by telling the truth?"" — Yuval Noah Harari, bestselling...

The life of Sir Harry Perry Robinson (1859-1930) unfolds like a Boy's Own adventure. Born in India and educated at Oxford, Harry fled to the United States to make his name and fortune. After a stint in the gold mines of the American West, he became a major force in the railroad industry and helped to elect a US president. Returning to England, Harry had a celebrated career as a book publisher and as a journalist for the Times, serving as the oldest correspondent during the First World War and going on to have one of the scoops of the century.

Neal Bascomb, a New York Times best-selling author, delivers the spellbinding story of the downed Allied airmen who masterminded the remarkably courageous - and ingenious - breakout from Germany's most devilish POW camp.

In 1904, the future best-selling writer Edna Ferber, then a 19-year-old fledgling reporter in Wisconsin, teams up with famed escape artist Harry Houdini to solve the baffling murder of a girl who has mysteriously disappeared from a locked room at the local high school.

Mobster Al "Scarface" Capone, "Machine Gun" Kelly, Robert Stroud, aka the Birdman: only the most violent, desperate criminals went to Alcatraz Island, called "The Rock" and known for its harsh conditions. This gripping true crime classic, originally written in 1963 and newly reissued, tells the story of life on The Rock and of 14 ingenious escape attempts by the prisoners.

Welcome to The Escape Artists. Brought to you by Escape the City https://www.escapethecity.org who are on a mission to help 1 million people quit their corporate jobs and find work that matters to them and the world. They’ll be sharing incredible stories of those who have already made their Escapes — bold heretics on their career transitions and entrepreneurial journeys. Because life’s too short to do work that doesn’t matter to you. And doing something different is possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harry Houdini never met a lock he didn’t like. Handcuffs, leg irons, and thumbscrews were child’s play for the world’s greatest escape artist. During his stunning career he invented some of the most mind-boggling escapes of all time. Join Houdini as he attempts his most dangerous stunts and unlock the secrets of the illusionist’s lasting legacy.

On our artist's journey, we move past resistance and past self-sabotage. We discover our true selves and our authentic calling, and we produce the works we were born to create. You are an artist too - whether you realize it or not, whether you like it or not - and you have an artist's journey. Will you live it out? Will you follow your muse and do the work you were born to do?

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Escape Artist is a bold and inspiring podcast that explores the thrilling world of entrepreneurship, shedding light on the transformative journey from conventional 9-to-5 jobs to the realm of successful business ownership. Each episode features inspiring stories from individuals who courageously turned their back on the corporate grind to chase their dreams and forge their own paths. Our guests range from unexpected entrepreneurs, who stumbled into the business world, to strategic planners who meticulously crafted their exit from the corporate world. “Escape Artists” not only celebrates ...

Welcome to The Escape Artist, a podcast for the culturally curious traveller. Each week travel journalist and photographer Edwina Hart interviews a special guest who has mastered the art of escape. The series explores how travel has influenced their lives and creative endeavours. Edwina is joined by an exciting line-up of artists, tastemakers and travel insiders whose love affair with travel will transport you to enchanting, far-flung corners of the globe. This podcast is pure escapism for those always dreaming of their next destination. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...

The Escape Artist Mixtape podcast is the soundtrack to the “art of survival” in an ever-changing apocalyptic world. Li Sumpter, host and self-proclaimed escape artist, invites a stellar line-up of friends and fellow artists on an epic journey through the stuff science-fiction is made of. Homeworld/Otherworlds is the theme of this 6-episode pilot season exploring the alternate realms and outer limits of everyday reality through the lens of art, pop culture, and Afrofuturism. This podcast amplifies the universal language of music through a co-curated playlist spanning genres from afrobeat to...

Cult Escape Artists - Interview Podcast - Feature Documentary - Documentary Series We dive in to stories of artists escaping cults from around the globe. The director of the feature documentary WITNESS UNDERGROUND interviews artists, musicians, actors, directors, authors etc. who successfully navigated mind control tactics and got out of a cult. Through making our documentary, artists all over the world emerged with amazing music, art, and stories which we show off as powerful examples of resilience and empowerment. Film short synopsis:Witness Underground is a feature documentary that reveals ...

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Shortly after John Wilkes Booth assassinated President Lincoln, he was tracked down and shot by authorities - that's what was officially reported, anyway. Lawyer Finis L. Bates, however, decided to set the record straight when he reported that in 1870 his acquaintance "John St. Helen" revealed himself to be none other than Booth living under an alter ego. Bates' version of the story is this: a hushed-up escape led Booth to 38 years of secret identities and an eventual suicide in an Oklahoma hotel. In this historical text, Bates unpacks the surprising truth about this infamous assassin.

What drove Harry Houdini - magician, escapologist, and one of the most famous men in the world? Whether it was escaping from handcuffs, a straitjacket or from a box filled with water, Houdini wowed audiences with his seemingly death-defying performance... This BBC Radio collection shares the...