Holmes & Houdini issue 3
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The dynamic duo of Holmes & Houdini wrap things up in issue 3 of Zenescope's series, written by Honor Vincent and illustrated by Oliver Borges.As Nolen Savoy's apocalyptic plot nears fruition, Spencer Holmes and Erica Houdini must join forces, much like their famous ancestors did once before to save the world. But is it already too late?You can purchase Holmes & Houdini #3&nbsp ..read more
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Marking Houdini's 150th in Budapest
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David Merlini of The House of Houdini led an esteemed delegation to the site of Houdini's birthplace in Budapest, Hungary, yesterday to mark the magician's 150th birthday. This corner of Csengery and Dob was formerly Rákosárok No. 1, where the Weisz family lived in 1874.In attendance: Jayson Dumenigo @afstunts; David Merlini; Judit Gálvölgyi, daughter of Rodolfo, the famous Hungarian Magician ..read more
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Houdini is alive and well at 150
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Today is Houdini's 150th birthday. I think it's safe to say he's never been more alive. It's a day to celebrate. Speaking of celebrations, here's a personal tidbit from Houdini's 106th birthday excerpted from The Valley News, May 20, 1980...This is true. I had half the cafeteria signing. I think they were afraid I was trying to start a revolution. But no one is going to stop us from singing today ..read more
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Celebrate Houdini's 150th with the SAM online
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Celebrate Houdini's 150th birthday online with SAM Parent Assembly #1 and The Houdini Museum in Scranton this Sunday, March 24, 2024, at 2 PM ET. Below is more information and the Zoom meeting link.When:Sunday, March 24, 2 PM Eastern / 11 AM Pacific / 6 PM UKZoom Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85985851304?pwd=VGdoUGMvcHdtaVBvNlk1dFl0akl5QT09 Meeting ID: 859 8585 1304 Passcode ..read more
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'The Magician's Ghost' reading in Edinburgh
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A rehearsal reading of a work in progress, The Magician's Ghost, will be held at The Banshee Labyrinth in Edinburgh this Monday, March 25. You can get more information and buy tickets HERE.A hundred years ago this year, renowned magician Harry Houdini hired a struggling scribbler called HP Lovecraft to ghostwrite a tale based on a strange experience he had in Egypt.At the time Lovecraft was ..read more
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Serenading Houdini with "Houdini"
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Here's one I knew I couldn't escape for long. A young woman sang Dua Lipa's hit single "Houdini" at Houdini's grave and posted it to TikTok. The video has gone viral with 2.7 million views. Wild 94.1 reports:Some celebrities and even brands shared their thoughts in the comments of the video. “Congrats, you won Best Cover Of Houdini At His Grave In 2024,” said MTV. “Do we know if he’s ..read more
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San Fransisco suspended straitjacket anniversary
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Last year, I completely overlooked the centennial of Houdini's suspended straitjacket escape in San Francisco on March 19, 1923. So on this 101st anniversary, I'm sharing rare film of this escape on my Patreon. As far as I know, this footage has never appeared elsewhere.The Hearst Building building still stands today on the corner of 3rd and Market Street. Yes, Houdini hung here! Related ..read more
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Houdini in Blackpool's new "Showtown" museum
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The door from a jail cell that Houdini escaped from in 1905 is on display at the new Showtown museum in Blackpool, England. What a fantastic artifact! Blackpool native and magician Karl Bartoni shares photos from a special preview he attended last week.Below is an account of Houdini's Blackpool jail escape on June 12, 1905.Lancashire Evening Post, June 12, 1905.The museum also has an exhibit ..read more
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Houdini spoke one year ago today
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It was one year ago today that Mike Caveney, Dr. Michael Khanchalian, and I heard the voice of Harry Houdini coming from wax cylinders that have not been played since 1970. What an incredible experience. I still can't believe I was a part of it. Click the image below to relive the adventure.Below are some follow-up posts related to the Houdini wax cylinders.Related:Episode 146: A Voice from ..read more
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Discovering Houdini's "O.D. stunt" at last!
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Here's one I've been chasing for a long time. In Houdini's 1916 diary, he records an "O.D. stunt" (outdoor stunt) during his engagement in Toledo that year. Unfortunately, he provided no other details. I suspected it was a suspended straitjacket escape, but I've never been able to confirm it or nail down an exact date. But now, thanks to a recent upload of Toledo Blade newspapers, the "O.D. stunt ..read more
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