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- Houdini His Life Story (1928)
- Houdini The Man Who Walked Through Walls (1959)
- Houdini The Untold Story (1969)
- The Life and Many Deaths of Harry Houdini (1993)
- Houdini!!! The Career of Ehrich Weiss (1996)
- The Secret Life of Houdini (2006)
- The Metamorphosis: The Apprenticeship of Harry Houdini (2012)
- The Witch of Lime Street (2015)
- The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini (2019)
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The Legend of Houdini with Greg Chapman
Even though Harry Houdini passed away nearly 100 years ago, he remains one of the most famous magicians the world has known. This is mostly because Houdini, as well as being a respected magician and escape artist, was above all a wonderful self publicist.Never one to let the truth get in the way of a good story, especially one about himself, Houdini created his own legend.Now, modern magician and escape artist Greg Chapman (creator and performer of The Non-Psychic ‘Psychic’ Show and writer of Greg and Felicity’s History of Magic) is taking to the stage with a new show, in which he performs effects and escapes inspired by Houdini, and shares some of the stories, both true and… exaggerated… that make up The Legend of Houdini!£1 from every ticket sold for this show will be donated to Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center, Costa Rica.
Monday, October 14, 2024
Dunhill's Harry Houdini Commemorative Pipe
Dunhill Harry Houdini Commemorative Pipe
In 2024 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of entertainer Harry Houdini they released a special book edition pipe. A forward leaning dublin shape with an eye catching diamond shaped shank. The tamper captures in fine detail the bust of Harry Houdini wrapped in chains descending into a trademark milk churn. As this quaint pipe is not one of Dunhill's regular production shapes, it does not feature a traditional 4 digit code. The base is stamped with a 4 in a circle, indicating it's group 4 size. The collectable set is completed with a leather bound book case and a certificate of authenticity.
You can buy Dunhill's Commemorative Harry Houdini pipe at Smoking Pipes.com (this is the pipe pictured above). I also see a different pipe style at Goodfella's Cigar Shop, so you might want to investigate before buying.
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Saturday, October 12, 2024
LINK: Harry Houdini in Salt Lake City, 1915
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Friday, October 11, 2024
Ragtime restored 40th Anniversary Blu-ray
Layering fascinating characters with the riotous events of early 1900s America, the best-seller by E.L. Doctorow became a cinematic epic under the direction of two-time Oscar winning director Miloš Forman. From the emerging New York suburb of New Rochelle to the flashy spectacle of Atlantic City, a family faces racial tensions, scandals and violence that will test everything they believe in. Newly remastered from a 4K film transfer for its 40th Anniversary, RAGTIME features an unforgettable music score by Randy Newman, and an incredible all-star cast that includes/ James Cagney in his first (and final) role in nearly two decades, Donald O’Connor, Mandy Patinkin, Mary Steenburgen, Debbie Allen, Elizabeth McGovern, Moses Gunn, Pat O’Brien, Jeff Daniels, Fran Drescher, John Ratzenberger, Michael Jeter, Norman Mailer, and Samuel L. Jackson.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Houdini's 2nd lecture tour began 100 years ago today
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Gary Larson on his Houdini Far Side
Despite the comic successfully conveying its joke, Larson spent hours trying to get Houdini's 'corpse' right. Larson had to walk a fine line for what was acceptable to publish in newspapers all over the country, but also thought that a corny Halloween skeleton wouldn't achieve the darkness needed to make the joke genuinely funny.The Far Side creator recalls: Now, if you will, please pretend that you are the Cartoon Coroner and take a closer look at the "deceased." What we have here is a decomposed body, with the main focus on the head. If it's too gruesome, it doesn't work. If it's too corny, it doesn't work. The expression on that face has to simultaneously capture silliness and scariness, horror and hilarity, sadness and stupidity. For me, this meant draw, erase, draw, erase, draw, erase ... for hours. I couldn't get it, although I think in the end I got sort of close. ... If it hadn't been for my deadline, I might be sitting there to this very day, doomed to draw Houdini's skull for the rest of my life until I, too, am discovered one day looking much like this very drawing, only perhaps funnier.
You can read the full interview at Screen Rant. Below are some (less funny) Houdini corpse-related posts.
Monday, October 7, 2024
Halloween screening of The Grim Game in Chicago
You don't want to miss this SPOOKTACULAR Double Feature! Starting the night off right with a LIVE ESCAPE SHOW! See straight jacket escapes! lock picking! chains! and more! Our show before the show will begin at 7pm! The lost silent film, The Grim Game featuring Harry Houdini will begin at 8:30!ABOUT THE SHOW
We are once again collaborating with The Society of American Magicians to bring you a show loaded with action! See recreations of some of your favorite Harry Houdini Escapes! We'll have straight jackets! Handcuffs! Chains! and more!
To reserve your spot we ask for a $31 donation. If you would like to donate any other amount come see us day of show. However we can not guruntee space for everyone with our seating limit. The show is BYOB with a $5 corkage fee (please drink responsibly).
Friday, October 4, 2024
The Columbia was wild about Harry!
Cincinnati Post, Jan. 6, 1908 |
I would love to know what exactly was displayed in Max Joseph's cigar store window.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Houdini and The Last Action Hero
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
American Oddities Museum Houdini Seance
Join author and host Troy Taylor at the American Oddities Museum in the Mineral Springs Hotel in Alton for this special Halloween event as we continue the tradition of attempting to contact the spirit of one of the great magicians and illusionists who ever lived! On Halloween night of 1926, Harry Houdini stepped through the curtain from this world to the next, promising that if it was possible to reach out from beyond the grave — he would do so! Over the years, there have been many attempts to reach Houdini in the next world — and despite several close calls — his spirit has remained elusive. Will this finally be the year? And will it happen at the American Oddities Museum, where relics from Houdini’s life are on display?This is your chance to find out — and we’ll have VERY LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE, so you don’t want to miss out!
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Monday, September 30, 2024
William Kalush talks Houdini, Oct. 24
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