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Kevin Connolly Inner circle New Jersey 1329 Posts |
The latest item from the Cologne Papers has been posted.
http://houdinihimself.com/?cat=3 Enjoy the history, Kevin
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houdinisghost Loyal user 287 Posts |
You know, for years all we were ever permitted to know about this case was what was contained in various editions of Houdini's Adventurous Life pamphlets, his Conjurers Monthly and Handcuff Secrets. The biographers just repeated it.
Nobody really knew what the case was about until Kenneth Silverman broke the true story. Everything we know now--and it's a good story--we owe to Ken. Kalush and Sloman built on it a little--they had the great advantage of Ken's book and notes. I don't think any of them had a chance to see this. I know that Kevin wants to get it properly translated and publish it--the original page and the translation on facing pages. Since this appears to be a Houdini generated book, it might tend to be one sided. In Houdini--the Key, I show how the challenge handcuff act worked and I describe how the players in the Cologne Trial fit into Houdini's general game plan for maintaining the public's interest in his act. Each of us has filled in some pieces (mostly Ken) but here, after all these years (not to mention all our research), is something not new--in fact, very old--but fresh. Here's to you, Kevin. How long did you chase it? 30 years? Patrick Culliton |
John Cox Elite user Studio City, CA 494 Posts |
That's true, Patrick. Ken really broke new ground on this story, but even he didn't see what Kevin has here. This is a major discovery. Very exciting.
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Steve_Mollett Inner circle Eh, so I've made 3006 Posts |
On "can anyone translate the cover of this book?":
Jawohl, mein herr! It reads: "Afadavit! "In the name of the Emperor "against the "police officer Werner Graf "(of) the "Cologne Police "Harry Houdini"
Author of: GARROTE ESCAPES
The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth. - Albert Camus |
Kevin Connolly Inner circle New Jersey 1329 Posts |
Very Good! There is another definition for affidavit posted on the blog. What to do?
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Kevin Connolly Inner circle New Jersey 1329 Posts |
I changed the direction today just to keep it interesting. I'll post some more from the Cologne Papers this weekend.
http://houdinihimself.com/?cat=3 Enjoy!
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www.houdinihimself.com Always looking buy or trade for original Houdini, Hardeen and escape artist items. I'm interested in books, pitchbooks and ephemera. Email [email]hhoudini@optonline.net[/email] |
Chance Inner circle 1385 Posts |
Also, Konig means King, not Emperor. Kaiser translates to Emperor.
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Steve_Mollett Inner circle Eh, so I've made 3006 Posts |
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On 2012-02-17 23:36, Chance wrote: Yes; I was doing a broad translation, as Houdini's ads always referred to the Kaiser.
Author of: GARROTE ESCAPES
The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth. - Albert Camus |
Steve_Mollett Inner circle Eh, so I've made 3006 Posts |
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On 2012-02-17 22:48, Kevin Connolly wrote: I didn't check my spelling--bad me.
Author of: GARROTE ESCAPES
The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth. - Albert Camus |
Steve_Mollett Inner circle Eh, so I've made 3006 Posts |
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On 2012-02-17 22:48, Kevin Connolly wrote: I do own one of the bronze ones.
Author of: GARROTE ESCAPES
The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth. - Albert Camus |
Kevin Connolly Inner circle New Jersey 1329 Posts |
Another piece to the puzzle has just been posted. You may only heard of it before, now you can see it.
http://houdinihimself.com/?cat=3 Enjoy!
Please visit my website.
www.houdinihimself.com Always looking buy or trade for original Houdini, Hardeen and escape artist items. I'm interested in books, pitchbooks and ephemera. Email [email]hhoudini@optonline.net[/email] |
Kevin Connolly Inner circle New Jersey 1329 Posts |
The latest item from the Cologne Papers has been posted.
http://houdinihimself.com/?cat=3 Enjoy the history, Kevin
Please visit my website.
www.houdinihimself.com Always looking buy or trade for original Houdini, Hardeen and escape artist items. I'm interested in books, pitchbooks and ephemera. Email [email]hhoudini@optonline.net[/email] |
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