David Haversat has just announced the upcoming publication of A Strenuous Career: The Personal Challenge and Advertisement Scrapbook of Harry Houdini. As the title says, this book reproduces Houdini's entire Challenge Scrapbook, which is another precious artifact from The Averbook Magic Art Museum & Library. The book will be released via David Haversat's 1878 Press Co. in May 2026.
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I'm VERY excited about this. I've long known about this scrapbook, but I've never had a chance to study it. Bruce did give me a quick peek at it a while back, and what I saw knocked my socks off! So I can't wait to dive into this book. (I also love the title.)
Are we spoiled yet?
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Are we spoiled yet? No!!! Mike Caveney should do the Houdini-Kellar Correspondence book. Just like his amazing Classic Correspondence books but this time focus on the H/K letters. He's the only person that can do it justice.
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic news! I'm glad they teamed up so we can get a glimpse of this Houdini scrapbook! Eager to see what else 2026 turns up for H.H.
ReplyDeleteBTW, four of the five challenges on the cover of this book are new to me. Holy smokes.
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