But it must not be thought that I say this out of personal experience: for in the many years that I have been before the public my secret methods have been steadily shielded by the strict integrity of my assistants, most of whom have been with me for years.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Houdini emphasizes that his illusions remain hidden because his loyal assistants keep their methods secret under oath.
- In plain terms
- His team keeps his tricks secret through loyalty and formal promises.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust and formal agreements protect professional secrets.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you protect your professional secrets?
- What makes someone trustworthy?
Another view
It assumes all assistants remain loyal indefinitely.
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