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CARNEGIE Loyal user 267 Posts |
Hey Rick Silmser, one of your posts said you had a lot of knowledge of Joe Dunninger and I was wondering if you might share with us some stories or thoughts about him related to escapes. IF anyone else has Dunninger stories, please contribute those as well.
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The Donster Inner circle 4817 Posts |
I've heard of one story but am still trying to verify it.
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RickSilmser Special user 869 Posts |
Mrs. Dunninger told me about the time Houdini and Dunninger were in a magic store together in NYC. When Harry was out and about, he loved to be the center of attraction and Dunninger being Dunninger, said to Houdini...something along the lines of " Houdini, what if I put two pair of Bean Giant cuffs on you, keyhole to keyhole and taped them together"? Well, the story goes that Houdini took Dunninger by the collar and said "lets go to lunch kid"....and the rest is history.
~Rick~ PS-Please keep in mind that Dunninger was not into escapes for very long and even when he was, it was nothing hardcore, but only part of his magic act. R. |
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CARNEGIE Loyal user 267 Posts |
Great Story Rick. I'd be interested in any stories of Dunninger, escape or otherwise. Thanks for sharing that.
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RickSilmser Special user 869 Posts |
My pleasure, indeed. Have you seen the "My memories at Dunninger's place" in the "Penny for your thoughts" area?? I'm thinking about doing part 3 later today.
~Rick~ |
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Wolflock Inner circle South Africa 2257 Posts |
Gonna check it out as soon a Don gives me a rest. LOL.
Yes Dunninger was known more for his mentalism. Quick question to anyone who can answer, Why was Dunninger's surname sometimes spelled Donninger?
Wolflock
Pro Magician & Escapologist Member of JMC (Johannesburg Magic Circle) South Africa |
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RickSilmser Special user 869 Posts |
That was probably a type-o, my last name is Silmser and some spell it Silsmer.
His full name was Joseph Dunninger, no middle name. |
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Wolflock Inner circle South Africa 2257 Posts |
I have seen is spelled that way in a few places in different books... Cant think of them off hand right now. Will have to go check again.
Wolflock
Pro Magician & Escapologist Member of JMC (Johannesburg Magic Circle) South Africa |
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Kevin Connolly Inner circle New Jersey 1329 Posts |
I just saw an image of Joe D. in cuffs on the handcuffs.org site.
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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Wolflock Inner circle South Africa 2257 Posts |
He did do a few escapes, but, mentalism was his specialty.
Wolflock
Pro Magician & Escapologist Member of JMC (Johannesburg Magic Circle) South Africa |
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The Donster Inner circle 4817 Posts |
Would be nice to know about Dunninger. and hear of the tales of Him.
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Wolflock Inner circle South Africa 2257 Posts |
Yup. Tell us More Rick!!!
Wolflock
Pro Magician & Escapologist Member of JMC (Johannesburg Magic Circle) South Africa |
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The Donster Inner circle 4817 Posts |
Plus any Other Tales of Your Escapes Their Great.
Hey Rick Great Ideal Here. Why Not do a Book on Dunninger and put all of his stories in it. |
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RickSilmser Special user 869 Posts |
Well, I don't really think I'd like to do that. I don't mind telling my memories here, but a book ???? Naaaaaaa.
~Rick~ |
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Maxine Dunninger New user USA 3 Posts |
Hey Rick, You have his famous quote wrong.
"For those of your who believe...No explanation is necessary. For those that do not believe...No explanation is possible." DUNNINGER Maxine Dunninger Quote:
On 2005-01-04 05:03, Wolflock wrote: Hello, that is incorrect. His true name was Dunninger. Maxine Dunninger [quote]On 2005-01-10 08:14, The Donster wrote: Would be nice to know about Dunninger. and hear of the tales of His. Hello, may I suggest reading some of His books, ie, What's on your mind or Dunninger's Secrets. Maxine Dunninger
"For those who believe....no explaination is necessary.For those who do not believe...No explaination is possible." DUNNINGER
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RickSilmser Special user 869 Posts |
Thank you very much Maxine...it will be changed now.
~Rick~ |
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Wolflock Inner circle South Africa 2257 Posts |
I do know the correct spelling Maxine. I was just wondering why quite a few books got it wrong?
Wolflock
Pro Magician & Escapologist Member of JMC (Johannesburg Magic Circle) South Africa |
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The Donster Inner circle 4817 Posts |
Wolfie are you Rested now. when did she Pop In ?
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Wolflock Inner circle South Africa 2257 Posts |
Yes I am rested now. Maxine. I take it you are Related??? Yes? If so. Tell us More!
Wolflock
Pro Magician & Escapologist Member of JMC (Johannesburg Magic Circle) South Africa |
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The Donster Inner circle 4817 Posts |
Isn't Maxine His Daughter ???
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