tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post3185961686032383669..comments2024-03-29T06:58:11.469-07:00Comments on WILD ABOUT HARRY: Houdini (Himself) in NashvilleJohn Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391313393222271260noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post-61606093048493443832019-06-29T06:02:43.608-07:002019-06-29T06:02:43.608-07:00I love the copy in some of these old ads (e.g., a ...I love the copy in some of these old ads (e.g., a 1924 ad saying "He laughs at handcuffs!") After reading this, I did a search for "Bell Witch legend" and it was said to inspire films like "The Blair Witch Project." I wonder if audiences appreciated or resented Houdini debunking local legends.<br />Tom and Johanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01133250855806942658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post-53240919276353343432019-06-28T20:08:10.135-07:002019-06-28T20:08:10.135-07:00These 1924 magic, escapes, and anti fraud spiritua...These 1924 magic, escapes, and anti fraud spiritualism lecture shows appear to be Harry's warm up for his 3 in 1 touring shows. The stage of the Ryman may not have been able to support the USD tank, but I'm betting HH wanted less headaches to transport, and the Milk Can was easier to lug around.Leo Heviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990057178465581105noreply@blogger.com