Very honored to have Houdini: The Man Who Died Twice chosen as one of the best Indie Books for 2026 in today’s Kirkus Magazine publication. Looking forward to meeting Houdini fans at the Appleton SAM convention where you can find me in the Dealer’s Room, with a little magic up my sleeve. Hardback first editions…
Harry Houdini death theories usually begin with the same familiar legend: the punch, the appendix, and the Halloween ending. Houdini: The Man Who Died Twice reopens that story as a forensic Houdini investigation, following the medical evidence, timelines, death certificates, and paper trail left behind after his final days. Written by physician and forensic investigator…
Kirkus Star Houdini books made publishing history in 2026 when two new titles about Harry Houdini received the coveted Kirkus Star, and both were written by women. One book explores how reading helped shape the world’s greatest magician. The other reopens the forensic questions surrounding Harry Houdini’s death. Together, Houdini’s Library by Barb Rosenstock and…
Houdini The Man Who Died Twice is a cold case-style book about Harry Houdini’s death, built from medical evidence, timelines, death certificates, and the paper trail left behind after his final days. A cold case investigation into Houdini’s death The Truth Drops July 1. Pre-order Now! Pre-orders accepted at HoudiniColdCase Check out HoudiniTrueCrime.com and read…
Did Houdini’s own stubbornness—and a feud between doctors—cost him his life after a misdiagnosed ruptured appendix sent him spiraling into a fatal medical disaster? In medicine we have a saying that goes ” any elevator operator would tell you” when something is so obvious and undeniable that someone with no medical education could make the…
Houdini memento mori image looks at a Houdini-related memento mori image through the lens of death culture, artifact interpretation, and the memory of the magician’s final chapter. What a Houdini memento mori image reveals Shocking details from Houdini’s “last photo” reveal secrets of 1920s embalming, mysterious reflections, and the truth behind his final journey—was this…
Houdini dope dealer letter examines the unusual Houdini letter and its language in historical context, looking at artifact meaning, collecting value, and period terminology. What the Houdini dope dealer letter reveals A cryptic 1925 Houdini letter hints that his greatest secret wasn’t drugs, but a mysterious “dope” that sealed his magic escapes. I think country…
Houdini spirit hands were part of the fraudulent séance world Harry Houdini investigated and exposed, including wax molds, fake fingerprints, and spiritualist tricks used to exploit grief. How Houdini exposed spirit hand fraud Harry Houdini, the legendary magician and skeptic of supernatural claims, made significant efforts to expose fraudulent spiritualist practices. Among his investigations, Houdini…
Bess Houdini medical condition examines historical clues and limits around Bess Houdini’s private medical life, treating the subject with caution and context. Why Bess Houdini’s private history invites questions In a world where magic seems to defy the laws of nature, the story of Bess Houdini reveals a haunting truth behind the glamour: the heartbreaking…
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