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John Cox Elite user Studio City, CA 494 Posts |
I've kicked off 2016 on my blog by taking a look back at what Houdini was up to 100 years ago. We are so accustomed to the story of Houdini's life as a whole that focusing on a single year can be revelatory. So what was 1916 all about for HH? Well, he took his first tour of Texas, Woodrow Wilson saw his act, his founded a film lab, built his own tomb, and struck up his friendship with Harry Kellar. He also said this:
"I'll still be entertaining the public for many years to come, but I intend to do it along lines not quite so spectacular. As an escapist extraordinary I feel that I'm about through." Did he mean it? Click below and have a read, and HAPPY NEW YEAR! http://www.wildabouthoudini.com/2016/01/houdini-in-1916.html |
Chano New user 54 Posts |
Really great read. I'd never really read up on Houdini before, and definitely never gotten that personal side of him. Here's hoping to more articles like it!
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John Cox Elite user Studio City, CA 494 Posts |
Thanks Chano.
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John Cox Elite user Studio City, CA 494 Posts |
Another one you might like. I did a "deep dive" on Houdini's Texas tour in 1916:
http://www.wildabouthoudini.com/2016/01/......_14.html |
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