"I Want To Be Like Houdini!" book and launch party

Magician Kent Cummins has a new book called I Want To Be Like Houdini!, in which he shares stories of how Houdini influenced his life. Here's the cover and description.

"The Fantastic Kent Cummins" has loved magic for more than 75 years, and now he shares some amazing stories based on the greatest magician of all time, Harry Houdini! These are true stories from a professional magician that provide a fascinating peak behind the curtain.

There will be a launch party for the book on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the Brass Peacock in Georgetown, Texas. Click the image below for more details about what sounds like a magical night.

You can purchase  I Want To Be Like Houdini! on Amazon.com. Kent will also soon be launching his own retail site Magic Words Press.

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