Monday, June 19, 2023
LINK: Houdini's favorite casket maker
Here's a well-researched post about the Boyertown Burial Casket Company on the blog MarkerQuest by Laura Klotz. Boyertown made the caskets for Houdini's final buried alive tests and, presumably, he's in a Boyertown casket today! So click below or on the headline to read all about Houdini's favorite casket maker.
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Oh I didn't realize HH did a practice test in a casquet at the company headquarters. Those 19th century Pennsylvania towns always look like far away dreamlike places. People built things like furniture, caskets, and musical instruments with their hands.
ReplyDeleteDo we know if the casket containing Houdini’s body is contained within a vault or was the casket buried directly in the ground?
ReplyDeleteIn the ground.
DeleteAfter nearly 100 years in the earth probably not much left of Houdini or the casket. Would it not be appropriate to ensure his remains are secure via exhumation and replacing the casket?
DeleteThank you so much for sharing it, John! I really enjoy your blog and found it very helpful for the post.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure Laura! Thanks for the great work.
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