WILD ABOUT HARRY

On this 83rd anniversary of the death of Bess Houdini, here's a unique book that brings her to life.  Vanished: Seven Women Magicians Wh...

History By Mail recently returned to the television show Shark Tank , and part of that episode featured a tour of David Copperfield's I...

Earlier this week, I shared the sad news of the death of John Bengtson, historian, silent movie location expert, and all-around great guy. I...

I'm considering offering my upcoming chronology book in both slipcased and non-slipcased editions. If I do this, which one would you buy...

Here's a fun find. On December 26, 1972, Houdini's niece Ruth Kavanaugh (daughter of Bess's sister Marie) appeared on the show T...

I'm very sad to learn that the great John Bengtson has passed away. John was a giant among film historians and THE man when it came to f...

The Old Vic near its end. Strourbridge.com I recently found an article in the April 5, 1958, Stourbridge News about the restoration of ...

Here's a terrific post on The Autopian about the Weed Chain Tire Company and their famous challenge to Houdini in 1908. Click the headl...

It has finally happened! I've hit 100 paid members on my Patreon . As promised, I'm offering members a very special reward. It drops...

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. Her...

Here are a few curiosities from the S an Francisco Chronicle that I recently stumbled on. First is an ad for a television showing of Houdin...

Ari Siegel of History By Mail has posted the following on his site: On Wednesday, January 28 at 10pm ET/PT on ABC, History By Mail will be ...

Today marks Bess Houdini's 150th birthday. She was born Wilhelmina Beatrice Rahner on January 23, 1876, in Brooklyn. Our great friend Ja...

Last year, Dr. Bruce J. Averbook shared Houdini's first travel diary with the world. (I think I've mentioned that book  here.) Well...