Monthly Archives: September 2013

Dinner at The Magic Castle with Actress Kristen Connolly

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Houdini

By Tom Interval If you’ve seen The Cabin in the Woods or the Netflix series House of Cards, actress Kristen Connolly’s face might be more familiar to you than her name. But make no mistake about it: Because of her talent, intelligence, beauty, and … Continue reading →

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The Milk Can Escape in Full View

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Houdini

I’ve never seen this variation of the Milk Can escape, performed by French illusionist Luc Langevin (see embedded YouTube video below). It’s done in full view! You can see genuine concern on people’s faces—an uncommon reaction from today’s oft-jaded audiences. Brilliant. … Continue reading →

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Houdini’s Stamford Home Identified: 286 Webb’s Hill Road

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Houdini

By Tom Interval Listen to/watch this blog post on video → One of Harry Houdini’s better-known homes was (and is) located at 278 W. 113th St. in Harlem, his permanent residence. However, unless you’re a Houdini geek, you might not … Continue reading →

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Bess Houdini with Mirror Cuffs and Houdini Bust

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Houdini

Here’s a magnificent photo of Bess Houdini I recently found on an auction website (below). The glittering goodies on the table include some pretty recognizable stuff. such as the original bronze Houdini bust, the legendary Mirror Cuffs, and the Hamilton & … Continue reading →

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