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Houdini Bridge Jump with Handcuff Escape
A jump off a bridge in any number of possible cities around the world. These events were advertised when he was opening a show in a new city. Thousands of people would show up for the free show. I am sure there was the thought that I would be there when Harry Houdini did not…
Life and Magic of the Real Harry Houdini
What is most interesting about this video is getting a chance to look behind the curtain. What was the driving force? What was the motivation to devote his life to escaping? This video will give great insight into the man, the times, and why the world needed Harry Houdini. DISCOVER MORE Houdini Overboard Box Escape
The Great Houdini TV Movie 1976
Several movies and documentaries have been made about The Great Houdini. All these movies have been very entertaining, but each mixes fact, fiction, and drama in a very different way. This 1976 version starred Paul Michael Glaser (Starsky and Hutch) Sally Struthers (All in the Family) and Ruth Gordan (Rosemary’s Baby). This version says much…
Houdini Overboard Box Escape
This is as real as it gets! Houdini was being helped by several of his fellow magicians chained, cuffed, and nailed in a shipping case. His younger brother, Hardeen, helped capture the movie as well as the underwater parts. This in itself was no easy task. This was probably used as part of Houdini’s movie…
Houdini Straight Jacket Escape
After years of strait Jacket escapes Houdini used this as another way to advertise his opening or if ticket sales were not going to his liking. The press was of course invited and many times were given free lunch and libations. It was way more dangerous to hang upside down off the ledge of a…
