The 2026 Houdini Centennial Bookshelf 📚

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Houdini's death. This year will also see a record number of new Houdini books (including my own). So I thought I'd keep a running tally of books, and update this post with each new release. Here is what we have so far:

📘 Houdini & Me 2026 by Trudy Monti

Released at the end of 2025, this is Trudy Monti's latest magic journal and the second devoted to Houdini. Chronicle your days throughout this centennial year alongside select Houdini trivia. Amazon

📗 Kinema Comic 1922 (Jul-Dec) The Amazing Exploits of HOUDINI by Joe Notaro and Arthur Moses

The latest volume from Joe Notaro and Arthur Moses collecting Houdini's "Amazing Exploits" stories from the British Kinema Comic. Some of these tales are a real hoot, and the illustrations are dynamic. Amazon

📙 I Want to be Like HOUDINI! by Kent Cummings

Magician Kent Cummings tells his own life story alongside tales of the Handcuff King. A short but enjoyable magical memoir. Amazon, Magic Words Press.

📕 Houdini’s Library by Barb Rosenstock

The story of how Houdini was shaped by his love of books. A very well-done book for kids illustrated by Mar Delmar. And how about that dedication? You can read the author's own story of how this book was made HERE. Amazon, Bookshop.

MORE TO COME...