![]() Welsh's latest magical creation, Coffeyville, a Harry Houdini short novel.Ġ6/12/09: Read Harry Houdini, my friend C.E.L. a fascination with the world of magic since he was a boy, Alan Davies explores the extraordinary life of illusionist and stunt performer, Harry Houdini. Watch my Houdini final seance video on YouTube or on this page!Ġ9/10/11: Check out my friend C.E.L. ![]() At one point, he billed himself as the 'King of Cards'. Houdini focused initially on traditional card tricks. He performed in dime museums and sideshows, and even doubled as 'The Wild Man' at a circus. He appeared in a tent act with strongman Emil Jarrow. Also check out the Houdini Magical Hall of Fame Facebook page!ġ0/15/12: Ever heard Houdini's real voice? Watch my Houdini's Voice video on YouTube!ġ0/31/11: Happy Halloween on the 85th anniversary of Houdini's death. Houdini began his magic career in 1891, but had little success. Web site copyright 2004-2011 Tom Interval, Magician and Houdini EnthusiastĪrticles from The New York Times copyright 1910≢004 The New York Times CompanyĠ9/10/14: is being redesigned! In the mean time, please visit Houdini Museum on Facebook, Twitter, and WordPress. Using the magic tree house to travel back in time, Jack. Here, you can read about Houdinis exploits through the eyes of the Times as the news occurred, taking with you some history, myth, and nostalgia about the legendary entertainer. Theyre looking for a secret of greatness from the best escape artist that ever lived, Harry Houdini. In 1923, Houdini became president of Martinka & Co., Americas oldest magic company. Of course, the newspaper is always there, recording virtually every phase of Houdinis life as it unfolds. The guy next to you picks your pocket, but you dont notice because your eyes are riveted on Harry Houdini, internationally renowned magician and self-liberator, who is suspended upside-down high above the crowd, wriggling his way out of a straitjacket.Ī reporter from The New York Times also is in the crowd, covering the spectacular feat. Surrounded by thousands of other people, you feel pure kinetic energy all around you. Sea of hats floods the streets of Times Square in New York. Look for Dayle Krall, The Houdini Girl, in the hit television series Fargo with Martin Freeman and Billy Bob Thornton Dayle can also be seen in the British documentary Perspectives: The Magic of Houdini with Alan Davies Dayle Krall is The Houdini Girl The most famous escape of Harry Houdini is his Chinese Water Torture Cell.
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