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1) Dorothy Dietrich and Dick Brookz of The Houdini Museum in Scranton, PA, in a full page story in The New York Daily News, tells of the plans to repair Houdini's gravesite, and the SAM mosaic emblem there, and the vandalized grave stones of Houdini's sister Gladys,and Houdini's brother Leopold, with the help and cooperation of the Society of American Magicians. The story also mentions the destroyed bust that was restored by the magicians from The Houdini Museum three years ago, that is shown in the story as well. The are also several pictures of Houdini in the large story.
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/quee.......1989172 2) A full page story in The Tennessee Journal on The Houdini Seance held each year by Dorothy Dietrich & Dick Brookz of The Houdini Museum, in Scranton, PA. on Halloween.The article mentions that Houdini exposed numerous phony mediums and "inspired other magicians to follow suit. The Amazing Randi, Dietrich, Penn & Teller and Dick Brookz are magicians that have exposed these unscrupulous mediums." "Dietrich doesn't mince her words in her criticism of "psychics" Sylvia Brown, Lisa Williams and John Edwards." http://tnsjournal.com/culture/annual-hou......lloween/ 3) The Travel Channel "Mysteries At The Museum" to feature Houdini Museum in Scranton, PA in a new show featuring magician Dick Brookz. Air date, Fri, Nov 14, 11:00 PM, and Sat, Nov 15, 2:00 AM. "Doyle & Houdini". It will be the featured story. Season 7, Episode 4, Don Wildman examines a captivating portrait at The Houdini Museum." "The Houdini Museum, Owned by a couple of seasoned magicians, the Houdini Museum has helped put Scranton, PA, on the map with a veritable treasure trove of objects related to the performer, such as mirror handcuffs, a collection of locks and a straitjacket" (the portrait from Houdini's home of Houdini's mother. I do not believe this grand portrait in the original frame has ever been shown on television. ) http://www.travelchannel.com/tv-shows/my......pictures This slide show has a picture of the outside of the Houdini museum in Scranton, PA and the portrait from Houdini's home of Houdini's mother. http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/mysteries......r/307750 The Travel Channel is also still showing and featuring Dorothy Dietrich's past appearance on the series Mysteries At The Museum when she discussed the Mirror Challenge escape. http://www.travelchannel.com/video/keys-......ts-16342 Also check out Handcuffs.org for a whole new take and info on the mirror cuffs, a new one discovered! Regards D&D
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