January 2021 in review

Here's a rundown of posts by category that appeared on WILD ABOUT HARRY in January. 

Most Viewed Post

Andrew Basso now owns Houdini's tuxedo collar

Houdini History

Houdini in 1921

Houdini's "3 Shows in One"...in 1922?

Houdini's known radio broadcasts

Unpublished photo captures Houdini the lecturer

Finding Houdini's Washington Square...in Brooklyn

I'm starting to think Houdini isn't always honest with us

Houdini and Evatima Tardo

Smitten with Bess

The ship(s) from Haldane of the Secret Service

Events

Talking Houdini's DNA with Andrew Basso

Flint Institute of Arts Houdini lecture, January 13

Virtual lecture by David Jaher, January 25

Andrew Basso and 278 homeowner Vincent T. on Facebook Live tomorrow

Books

Never too young for Young Houdini

The outlier

Meet Madame Blanche Corelli

Simon Carmel reveals the story of Houdini and deaf magicians

Magazines

Scottish Rite Journal reveals Houdini the Mason

Auctions

Houdini's final show program at auction February 27

Set of Houdini printing blocks sell (quickly!) on eBay

Merchandise

Houdini House Spirit Sets from Fantasma Magic

The Man From Beyond pressbook reproduction

Museums

Houdini's tuxedo collar on display in 1998

The American Museum of Magic has a fabric King of Cards poster (update)

Plays

Houdini musical gets a reading and a name change

Movies & Television

Hidden Houdini in Creed II

Podcasts

Transatlantic History Ramblings discovers Rose

HISTORY This Week: Houdini Defies Death

R.I.P.

LINK: Memories of George Goebel

Mark Wilson, 1929-2021

Private Collections

Harry Houdini's top hat