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- May 18th, 2023, 1:56 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: ALL of Houdini's voice has been saved
- Replies: 0
- Views: 473
ALL of Houdini's voice has been saved
Mike Caveney and I recently had a pretty exciting adventure making fresh transfers the Houdini Wax Cylinders in the David Copperfield Collection, including a cylindar that has not been heard since 1970. Houdini speaking German? Jawohl! I shared the full story on my blog here: https://www.wildaboutho...
- April 29th, 2021, 1:36 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Weekly Houdini Newsletter
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5886
Weekly Houdini Newsletter
Hi everyone. Just wanted to let you know that I've started a weekly email newsletter that collects all the previous week's posts from my "WILD ABOUT HARRY" Houdini blog. Not a bad way to keep up with the latest Houdini happenings without having to visit the site. 'll also send out the occa...
- October 19th, 2020, 3:35 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Houdini's seance busting flashlight shines again!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2363
Houdini's seance busting flashlight shines again!
Hey gang. I've just posted to my blog images of Houdini's original seance flashlight that he used to expose frauds. It been in the collection of our friend Diego Domingo for 50 years and rarely seen. But Diego had allowed me to share pics and tell the story of how he came to have this. Maybe an old ...
- April 5th, 2020, 10:59 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Own a brick from Houdini's 278
- Replies: 2
- Views: 954
- April 5th, 2020, 2:59 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Own a brick from Houdini's 278
- Replies: 2
- Views: 954
Own a brick from Houdini's 278
Hey gang, The owners of Houdini's New York brownstone (278) have renovated the garden level to include a new door and deck into the backyard. To accomplish this, they had to remove a window and part of a brick wall. This wall is actually visible in several images of Houdini (see below). The result i...
- June 12th, 2019, 7:50 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Houdini's diaries?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 13092
- June 7th, 2019, 1:32 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Houdini's diaries?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 13092
- February 10th, 2019, 1:42 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Genii Needs a New Writer for "The Eye"
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1833
Re: Genii Needs a New Writer for "The Eye"
I'll do it, but every item every month will be about Houdini.
- January 14th, 2019, 10:21 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Houdini's Last Secrets
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1394
Re: Houdini's Last Secrets
So I thought episode 2 -- about the Bullet Catch -- was actually pretty good.
Review: https://www.wildabouthoudini.com/2019/0 ... -hits.html
Review: https://www.wildabouthoudini.com/2019/0 ... -hits.html
- January 7th, 2019, 12:29 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Houdini's Last Secrets
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1394
Re: Houdini's Last Secrets
My reaction/review of episode one. The first episode of Houdini's Last Secrets aired tonight on the Science Channel. Based on what it offered, it looks like this 4-part series might be a mixed bag. While there are some good interviews and peeks inside some nice collections, there's also the typical ...
- December 16th, 2018, 12:05 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Houdini doc series on Science channel
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2677
Re: Houdini doc series on Science channel
You can see the first promo for the series here: https://www.wildabouthoudini.com/2018/12/first-promo-for-houdinis-last-secrets.html It implies they will reveal secrets. The producer, David Barsky, called to assure me they DO NOT reveal secrets in the series. The network is doing their own thing pro...
- September 24th, 2018, 7:06 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Houdini's The Master Mystery at UCLA
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3832
Re: Houdini's The Master Mystery at UCLA
Jonathan Townsend wrote:and the legal right to copy, alter or sell the work.JohnCox wrote:I thought I did. I identified the owners of the two prints, and the potential issue with combining 16mm and 35mm. All the players are known and the pieces are there for someone with ...
Would all need to be worked out.
- September 23rd, 2018, 11:14 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Houdini's The Master Mystery at UCLA
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3832
Re: Houdini's The Master Mystery at UCLA
I thought I did. I identified the owners of the two prints, and the potential issue with combining 16mm and 35mm. All the players are known and the pieces are there for someone with the money, the will, and the expertise to pursue just such a restoration. Let's hope someone will!
- September 23rd, 2018, 1:27 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Houdini's The Master Mystery at UCLA
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3832
- September 23rd, 2018, 11:49 am
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Houdini's The Master Mystery at UCLA
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3832
Re: Houdini's The Master Mystery at UCLA
Okay, with the help of John Cannon and Joe Fox, I got to bottom of where this print came from and who actually owns it.
A Master Mystery UCLA print update.
https://www.wildabouthoudini.com/2018/0 ... pdate.html
A Master Mystery UCLA print update.
https://www.wildabouthoudini.com/2018/0 ... pdate.html
- September 3rd, 2018, 10:43 am
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Houdini's The Master Mystery at UCLA
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3832
Re: Houdini's The Master Mystery at UCLA
So I'm now hearing that I might not have my facts right in regards to why copies can't be made and there's more to the story of the UCLA Master Mystery print. I don't much more that, but I'm hoping to get to the bottom of it. Developing. If someone has info they want to share, please email me at: jo...
- September 2nd, 2018, 7:27 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Houdini's The Master Mystery at UCLA
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3832
Re: Houdini's The Master Mystery at UCLA
Oh really? Now that is interesting. Thank you, Richard.
- September 2nd, 2018, 3:19 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Houdini's The Master Mystery at UCLA
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3832
Houdini's The Master Mystery at UCLA
A few weeks back I was able to watch an (almost) complete print of Houdini's The Master Mystery at the UCLA Film & Television Archive. It was a revelation. There is A LOT more movie here than what had been released on VHS/DVD. However, it appears UCLA is not able to license or copy this importan...
- June 25th, 2018, 7:08 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: When Groucho Met Houdini
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3639
Re: When Groucho Met Houdini
He says "Pyorrhea." It's a type of gum disease.
Who knows if it's true.
Who knows if it's true.
- June 23rd, 2018, 1:03 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: When Groucho Met Houdini
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3639
Re: When Groucho Met Houdini
I'd say it's well known among Houdini nuts. It's a great story.
- June 22nd, 2018, 1:39 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Houdini family postcards turn up in Texas
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3415
Re: Houdini family postcards turn up in Texas
All cards now posted: From Bess Houdini (3) https://www.wildabouthoudini.com/2018/06/to-gladys-from-bess-houdini.html From Franz Kukol (1) https://www.wildabouthoudini.com/2018/06/to-gladys-from-franz-kukol.html From Hardeen (2) https://www.wildabouthoudini.com/2018/06/to-gladys-from-brother-theo-ha...
- June 19th, 2018, 12:31 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Houdini family postcards turn up in Texas
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3415
Houdini family postcards turn up in Texas
Recently Bill Bremer, a postcard collector in Texas, contacted me with a remarkable story. Years ago he unearthed a collection of 36 postcards sent to Houdini's sister, Carrie Gladys Weiss, from various members of the Houdini family and troupe (but none from Harry himself). He sent me a dozen images...
- March 24th, 2018, 2:46 pm
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: The New Houdini Chronology (Wild About Harry)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7198
Re: The New Houdini Chronology (Wild About Harry)
What better than today, Houdini's Birthday, to announce the completion of my New Houdini Chronology.
http://www.wildabouthoudini.com/2018/03 ... plete.html
http://www.wildabouthoudini.com/2018/03 ... plete.html
- February 26th, 2018, 12:53 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Into The Copperfield Zone
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5463
Re: Into The Copperfield Zone
Thanks, Chris. When I was leaving, I asked David what was on or off the record, what I could share or what he would prefer to keep private. Maybe he wouldn't want me to talk about what was inside his private vault. That's not part of the normal tour! He just waved his hand and said I could say and s...
- February 26th, 2018, 12:04 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Into The Copperfield Zone
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5463
- February 25th, 2018, 12:47 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Into The Copperfield Zone
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5463
- February 25th, 2018, 10:29 am
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Into The Copperfield Zone
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5463
- February 24th, 2018, 4:01 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Into The Copperfield Zone
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5463
Into The Copperfield Zone
Recently I had the extreme pleasure of seeing David Copperfield's amazing collection in Las Vegas. I've shared the full experience in a two-part post on my blog: "Into The Copperfield Zone". PART I http://www.wildabouthoudini.com/2018/02/into-copperfield-zone-part-i.html PART II http://www...
- January 27th, 2018, 9:15 pm
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: The New Houdini Chronology (Wild About Harry)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7198
Re: The New Houdini Chronology (Wild About Harry)
Latest Additions: 1895, 1906, 1907, A.D.
- January 26th, 2018, 5:56 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Houdini's New York house is for sale
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6203
Re: Houdini's New York house is for sale
This won't be news to some, but the bookcase and bathtub from Houdini's house are now in the collection of Mr. Copperfield. He has some cool plans for these, including reuniting Houdini's books with the bookcase. I got the lowdown from DC himself, which was a thrill! I've never spoken to him before....
- January 20th, 2018, 12:17 pm
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: The New Houdini Chronology (Wild About Harry)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7198
Re: The New Houdini Chronology (Wild About Harry)
I'll do my best! With more and more old papers coming online it's really not that difficult to follow him from city to city. It's the times he's not touring that offers the challenge.
- January 20th, 2018, 11:28 am
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: The New Houdini Chronology (Wild About Harry)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7198
The New Houdini Chronology (Wild About Harry)
Today I'm excited to launch a MAJOR new feature on my Houdini blog that I think will be a valuable tool for researchers. Most of us are familiar with the superb work of the late Frank Koval. In 1993-94, Frank self-published six volumes called The Illustrated Houdini Research Diary in which he tried ...
- January 18th, 2018, 9:10 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Set Your DVR ...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1266
- November 2nd, 2017, 3:34 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Houdini's secret straitjacket escape
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4369
- October 31st, 2017, 2:32 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Houdini's secret straitjacket escape
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4369
Houdini's secret straitjacket escape
Today marks the 91st anniversary of Houdini's death on Halloween 1926. But instead of my usual post about his death, this year I thought I'd offer up a remarkable new story from his LIFE. Enjoy: The untold story of Houdini's secret straitjacket escape http://www.wildabouthoudini.com/2017/10/the-unto...
- August 14th, 2017, 2:45 pm
- Forum: Reference Room
- Topic: question about Uncle Sam & Houdini
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11661
- July 30th, 2017, 6:51 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: When Houdini escaped Britain.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3748
Re: When Houdini escaped Britain.
Haven't we seen all those photos a million times already? There's actually one in there I've never seen (HH looking down at his legions), and the shot of Houdini ship side with members of the AWS (Associated Wizards of the South) is a brand new one. Sold on eBay a while back. I guess it was Derek w...
- June 25th, 2017, 3:21 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Houdini's New York house is for sale
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6203
Re: Houdini's New York house is for sale
Okay, here's my full report on the 3 incredible hours I spent "Inside 278."
http://www.wildabouthoudini.com/2017/06 ... s-278.html
http://www.wildabouthoudini.com/2017/06 ... s-278.html
- June 19th, 2017, 1:23 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Houdini's New York house is for sale
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6203
Houdini's New York house is for sale
I couldn't find a thread on this, so for those who might not know, Houdini's famous New York brownstone is for sale. http://www.wildabouthoudini.com/2017/06/278-is-for-sale.html I spent 3 hours inside the house yesterday and it was an incredible experience. Think I've puzzled out where everything wa...
- February 4th, 2017, 4:50 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Houdini poster sets record price at auction
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2479
Houdini poster sets record price at auction
An original 1912 poster for Houdini's Water Torture Cell sold for a whopping $114,000 (including 20% buyers premium) at Potter & Potter's The Golden Age of Magic Posters, Part II auction today. According to those in the know, this is first time any magic poster has broken six figures at auction....