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Rose Mackenberg

May 20, 2016 in Modern Worthies

Rose Mackenberg

The Spook Spy

Mackenberg was recruited by Harry Houdini to help him uncover the fraudulent tricks of psychics and mediums. After his death, Mackenberg continued to expose them for several decades.

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