WILD ABOUT HARRY

Cool! Very excited about all this. (I thought his ...

2012-05-31T09:45:16.371-07:00

Cool! Very excited about all this. (I thought his "the less said the better" was about their Milwaukee days? But maybe not. You are clearly are the expert on this. :))

Thanks for the good reviews, John. The feeling is ...

2012-05-31T09:26:33.938-07:00

Thanks for the good reviews, John. The feeling is mutual.

As you know, one thing leads to another in this work and we'll soon be publishing new info on Dr. Weiss's time in New York (about which Harry quipped, "the less said, the better") as well as the cryptic comments by Dash and Gladys on the "royal" connection.

Reading the biography 'American Eve' by Pa...

2012-05-31T09:14:52.264-07:00

Reading the biography 'American Eve' by Paula Uruburu. Great book. On page 297 it's noted that because of her skill at evading press and the police after the murder, Evelyn was nicknamed by one reporter, "the girl Houdini." :)

Just search Harry Houdini by date and it's rig...

2012-05-30T13:06:09.612-07:00

Just search Harry Houdini by date and it's right there....only 30 seconds long and unless I am mistaken you see the WTC and iron maiden cage escape both of which are in the Copperfield collection.

I also recieved my copy and have to echo what John...

2012-05-30T08:26:07.885-07:00

I also recieved my copy and have to echo what John has said. This is a great book and for the price it is a excellent value.

Do you have a direct link to what you're talki...

2012-05-30T07:24:40.040-07:00

Do you have a direct link to what you're talking about? All I find on YouTube is the preciously released 1:20 minute recording.

If you do a search on YouTube for Harry Houdini it...

2012-05-29T12:25:12.294-07:00

If you do a search on YouTube for Harry Houdini it looks like Copperfield has just recently posted 30 seconds of that recording. Looks like his collection and the wax cylinder is playing on one of those old players. Take a look and let me know what you think.

Ha! No. I should have asked about that.

2012-05-29T08:34:36.470-07:00

Ha! No. I should have asked about that.

Did anyone there happen to comment on Houdini'...

2012-05-29T07:49:27.425-07:00

Did anyone there happen to comment on Houdini's "Westconsin" accent?

Yep, here's a link to the Facebook group: http...

2012-05-28T12:49:17.644-07:00

Yep, here's a link to the Facebook group:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/202903230673/

We Are on FaceBook too.

2012-05-28T12:11:44.626-07:00

We Are on FaceBook too.

Thanks for sharing. The article is definately wort...

2012-05-25T09:11:44.431-07:00

Thanks for sharing. The article is definately worth a read.

Thanks, melbo.

2012-05-23T19:19:45.466-07:00

Thanks, melbo.

That does look like her in the clown suit. She al...

2012-05-23T14:29:09.686-07:00

That does look like her in the clown suit.

She always did have sartorial flair. =)

So is it likely that HH's article appeared une...

2012-05-23T14:27:28.845-07:00

So is it likely that HH's article appeared unedited? Maybe he didn't get around to polishing it but they decided to put it in as is.

Good series by the way - really interesting stuff.

Sounds wonderful. Congrats again on getting this. ...

2012-05-21T07:59:12.418-07:00

Sounds wonderful. Congrats again on getting this. Nice to know it's come home to Appleton. :)

It was so much better in person when I first saw i...

2012-05-19T20:02:16.045-07:00

It was so much better in person when I first saw it...pictures unfortunately can't do this lobby card justice! To see his eyes, they way he was in a daze at the time, you could almost feel the electric chair cooling down and the disoriented Houdini tried to regroup...the details are UNBELIEVEABLE! I was really taken back to 1919 when I saw it the first time. I am getting it restored, put in a nice matted frame that is acid free, UV protected, and non-glare. I hope to donate this to the Museum out in town some day (yes, I live in Appleton)!! Something this unique and beautiful belongs in a place where generations of people to come will get a chance to enjoy it!

Trying to find more information about Jack, who is...

2012-05-19T19:09:49.319-07:00

Trying to find more information about Jack, who is my great uncle. Genii copy can't be found on their site. Any suggestions? Appreciate any help, did you have any connection with him?

Congrats on getting the card. Yes, I would love to...

2012-05-19T16:29:13.684-07:00

Congrats on getting the card. Yes, I would love to see photos of it when it's restored. Thanks.

1. Interesting. You could have something there. 2...

2012-05-19T16:26:47.481-07:00

1. Interesting. You could have something there.

2. I will send you James' email.

Simply Wow. I'm so sorry I missed it. But so g...

2012-05-19T14:56:13.055-07:00

Simply Wow. I'm so sorry I missed it. But so glad it worked out to be a great lecture and event for you.

Very happy but more importrantly proud of you Mr. ...

2012-05-19T12:50:39.032-07:00

Very happy but more importrantly proud of you Mr. John Cox. Wish I could have been there, hopefully next year!

MSW

The card arrived yesterday. I have sent it off tod...

2012-05-19T10:54:18.376-07:00

The card arrived yesterday. I have sent it off today to get restored. It will look good in a museum someday! I will send pics when it is restored.

Great report! Couple of questions: 1. My old Ge...

2012-05-19T09:36:33.515-07:00

Great report! Couple of questions:

1. My old German teacher grew up in Wisconsin with German parents and had a kind of "accent" that was more north country US than German. I've always thought Houdini's "accent" was similar to hers. Any thoughts?

2. Any suggestions on getting in touch with Mr. Hamilton? I have some ideas about the Houdini-Herrmann non-connection that I'd love his input on. I know he's in SF area somewhere.

Will do. I mentioned the idea to Max Maven at the ...

2012-05-18T18:59:42.426-07:00

Will do. I mentioned the idea to Max Maven at the MCW, and he said that sounded like a great idea.