tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post3808888140122192952..comments2024-03-28T21:34:40.656-07:00Comments on WILD ABOUT HARRY: Houdini-Reno jump cuffs sell on eBayJohn Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391313393222271260noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post-53540069633800464912024-01-16T14:11:16.125-08:002024-01-16T14:11:16.125-08:00I believe that Handcuff Secrets, the book Houdini ...I believe that Handcuff Secrets, the book Houdini wrote, was only published after Houdini was tired of competing acts and was moving towards more spectacular effects for himself.<br />In essence, he was not selling handcuff secrets to his handcuff act...he was selling secrets in his competitors acts.mark lyonsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post-13238018466724955052024-01-16T14:07:04.748-08:002024-01-16T14:07:04.748-08:00Nugent acquired all or most of the collection whic...Nugent acquired all or most of the collection which Dick Wresh eventually ended up with. I have a great pic of Nugent with the numbered cuffs in a display behind him. When the cuffs were sold to Wresh, he toured the county and gave presentations to High Schools and Colleges.<br />He published a book in 1960 showing the collection.<br />Some excellent and historic cuffs were in the collection asmark lyonsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post-29900742388874723432024-01-16T13:55:16.378-08:002024-01-16T13:55:16.378-08:00I own MANY letters from Frank Reno to Prynce Wheel...I own MANY letters from Frank Reno to Prynce Wheeler.<br />They comment on many handcuffs with various mention about Houdini.<br />I would love to know more about Reno and hope this blog continues.mark lyonsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post-49890099067615133332024-01-16T13:52:10.242-08:002024-01-16T13:52:10.242-08:00I have MANY letters from Frank Reno to Prynce Whee...I have MANY letters from Frank Reno to Prynce Wheeler.<br />They discuss many handcuffs as well as a few references to Houdini.<br />I would like to know more about Reno and hope this blog gets more in depth.mark lyonsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post-2038751587537398642022-08-24T05:03:04.278-07:002022-08-24T05:03:04.278-07:00Frank Renaud (The Great Reno) was my grandfather.
...Frank Renaud (The Great Reno) was my grandfather.<br />He lived in South ridge, Mass.<br />He owned the largest handcuff, restraining irons and locks collection at that time. He knew Houdini and his brother Harden very well and he became the leading escape king when Harry went on to perform other acts overseas. Frank was an expert locksmith and was well versed in the field. Most of his collectionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post-58463046083687548142021-09-03T19:50:02.410-07:002021-09-03T19:50:02.410-07:00The Great Reno is my second great-grandfather. If ...The Great Reno is my second great-grandfather. If anyone has the letters I would love to get in contact with you or have any information where the cuffs ended up. tsant1425@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post-87494215280323226532018-06-20T13:50:19.301-07:002018-06-20T13:50:19.301-07:00I find this all very interesting the history. I...I find this all very interesting the history. I'm interested in how they were opened with out a key as I have come across a pair of cuffs my self. Living in Oklahoma City the land run state I can see either one of the gentleman doing their show here. Is there someone who can tell me their authenticity. Thank you I wish I could post a picture. Please feel free to contact me at.. wiirecover.lh@Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01354697288228528471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post-76174455376761488262013-07-20T12:26:00.090-07:002013-07-20T12:26:00.090-07:00Thanks. I would like to know more about Reno's...Thanks. I would like to know more about Reno's connection to Houdini so maybe I will contact them.John Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04391313393222271260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post-80516988041967046332013-07-19T11:37:15.921-07:002013-07-19T11:37:15.921-07:00I suggest if your truly interested you should cont...I suggest if your truly interested you should contact Reno's family. My grandmother was Reno's sister and from the little I saw ....you could fill a book. The family from what I can tell has never had an interest in fortune or fame... I could say more but think it's the families legacy to provide or not. I opted to post this and would be willing to show the copy I have (for no moneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post-38671723131649229622013-07-19T10:50:53.579-07:002013-07-19T10:50:53.579-07:00Very interesting. Thanks for sharing. Who was Nuge...Very interesting. Thanks for sharing. Who was Nugent, I wonder? Certainly sounds like Sidney Radner didn't get all the Houdini-Hardeen cuffs after all. There must have been a lot of them!John Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04391313393222271260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post-62912726571520580132013-07-18T18:07:56.436-07:002013-07-18T18:07:56.436-07:00I have a copy of one letter written on what looks ...I have a copy of one letter written on what looks like "Hellz a Poppin featuring Olson and Johnson and Hardeen in the Magic hour" also says on it Winter Garden, New York-NOW stationary....although when he wrote it.. it says Forrest Theature Phil, Pa The letter reads: Frank Thank you for your card , Regarding handcuffs, I have all kinds also leg-irons Straight Jackets------Punishment Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post-9323158842268426942013-07-18T09:01:14.259-07:002013-07-18T09:01:14.259-07:00I apologize for calling Reno an imitator. I didn&#...I apologize for calling Reno an imitator. I didn't mean it as an insult. Clearly Houdini seemed to think much more of Reno. If he passed these cuffs to him, he might have even considered him a successor of his handcuff act.<br /><br />I would love to see those letters between Reno and Hardeen. Maybe we could help bring The Great Reno and his story back into the light.John Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04391313393222271260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post-82415954470032457362013-07-18T08:13:36.196-07:002013-07-18T08:13:36.196-07:00The Great Reno was neither a wannabe or immitator....The Great Reno was neither a wannabe or immitator...I know personaly as I'm related. He knew Houdini's brother Hardeen very well and I have copies of letters written between them. I find it funny what pathetic idiots say about a great preformer. Reno had at one time the largest collection of cuffs, leg irons etc.. known. He ended up more or less giving it away. His name has been on Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post-80510538684897358012013-06-14T11:05:32.655-07:002013-06-14T11:05:32.655-07:00I saw these listed, and thought the exact same thi...I saw these listed, and thought the exact same thing as Dick & Dorothy. And having some knowledge when it comes to the "authenticity" question(s) concerning so much of his supposed equipment, I remain a bit skeptical. Nice cuffs none-the-less.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post-90467659879521187632013-06-11T16:18:12.456-07:002013-06-11T16:18:12.456-07:00Selling his props to a Houdini wannabe does not so...Selling his props to a Houdini wannabe does not sound like Houdini's style. I would need a signed letter from Houdini, which of course would never happen.<br /><br />Besides he would have given them to his brother who was probably still doing bridge jumps till late in his life in the 1930's & 1940's. <br /><br />To top it all, on his death Houdini asked his brother to destroy Dick Brookz & Dorothy Dietrichhttp://houdini.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732721553418878547.post-11735039259781098432013-06-11T12:34:13.674-07:002013-06-11T12:34:13.674-07:00By then, Houdini was also selling the secrets to h...By then, Houdini was also selling the secrets to his handcuff act. The details are in Culliton's The Key.<br /><br />I always wondered if the seawater would eventually damage the interior mechanism of the Jump Cuffs. It's probably not a good idea to use vintage jump cuffs for a bridge jump these days.Leo Hevianoreply@blogger.com