"I played parts years ago"

One of the great things about reading Houdini's letters is that he sometimes gets into a mood to reminisce. In these moments, you can find gold! An excellent example is a 1916 letter to Quincy Kilby in which Houdini remembers various plays he acted in during his early career. There's new info here, so enjoy this Patreon history exclusive.

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