tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post7354393611405961751..comments2024-03-28T08:03:31.442-07:00Comments on WILD ABOUT HARRY: Review: Bruce MacNab mines Houdini gold in the MaritimesJohn Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391313393222271260noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post-33302701923365646592013-01-22T06:27:46.833-08:002013-01-22T06:27:46.833-08:00This review is accurate and has not at all over-hy...This review is accurate and has not at all over-hyped the book: it is, I think, a memorable addition to the Houdini literature. As a former New Brunswick archivist, I especially appreciated Macnab's meticulous acknowledgements to those who helped him unearth a mountain of Houdini nuggets. Every Maritimer should read it and every fan of the Mysterious Houdini should cherish it!Dale Cogswellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post-5623793548839467242012-12-30T08:34:45.615-08:002012-12-30T08:34:45.615-08:00My Wife purchased this book for me for Christmas. ...My Wife purchased this book for me for Christmas. A fantastic read!, and I found it very interesting to hear of Houdini and Bessies struggles at the beginning of their career. For Canadian readers my wife was able to purchase the book at The Real Canadian Superstore book section.Peter Wiltshirenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post-23135964890875057822012-12-20T14:36:54.680-08:002012-12-20T14:36:54.680-08:00Aah,just read the full info. Yes John, you are cor...Aah,just read the full info. Yes John, you are correct. Would have been cheaper and quicker from book depository etc. Cheers NarinderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post-10353988021969296232012-12-20T14:28:18.657-08:002012-12-20T14:28:18.657-08:00Just order it on Amazon.com,although it says out o...Just order it on Amazon.com,although it says out of stock. Will have to wait,but it will come through. I am hoping mine arrives before Christmas,here in the UK. It should arrived yesterday. I ordered it a while back. Hope that helps. Narinder<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post-77777073480024760372012-12-20T10:04:30.713-08:002012-12-20T10:04:30.713-08:00Thanks melbo. It really is a very well told story....Thanks melbo. It really is a very well told story. It really does read a bit like a novel.John Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04391313393222271260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post-28908052408604364852012-12-20T09:59:56.223-08:002012-12-20T09:59:56.223-08:00Great review John and well worth the wait. =)
T...Great review John and well worth the wait. =) <br /><br />The book is excellent and reads like a novel. Very hard to put down. I loved it!melbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14032793912135092967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post-62174655139185247182012-12-20T09:43:23.976-08:002012-12-20T09:43:23.976-08:00Thank you, Marc.Thank you, Marc.John Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04391313393222271260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post-62223574083345546892012-12-20T09:43:14.118-08:002012-12-20T09:43:14.118-08:00Great to hear that you got the book, John. Enjoy.Great to hear that you got the book, John. Enjoy.John Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04391313393222271260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post-38137957981520388792012-12-20T09:27:41.292-08:002012-12-20T09:27:41.292-08:00If any of your readers are in Canada, I can tell y...If any of your readers are in Canada, I can tell you that Indigo's stocks the book. I just picked up a copy. There were 3 on the shelf. I can't wait to start reading it. I really enjoy your site. Thanks for all that you do. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04948692443888351826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post-75551494313550078112012-12-20T08:35:40.977-08:002012-12-20T08:35:40.977-08:00I just got mine,can not wait to read it.I just got mine,can not wait to read it.John Hinsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post-80970888202817063502012-12-20T08:28:13.246-08:002012-12-20T08:28:13.246-08:00It's available now on BN.com. That might be th...It's available now on BN.com. That might be the best way to go. <br /><br />I think you'll especially love the stuff on Baldwin and Markos, etc. Lots of new clues for the Magic Detective. :)John Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04391313393222271260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post-23993928844123820312012-12-20T08:22:31.974-08:002012-12-20T08:22:31.974-08:00I have not yet ordered a copy, but I look forward ...I have not yet ordered a copy, but I look forward to reading this in 2013. Great review by the way!Carnegiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10142955905272650610noreply@blogger.com