There is a kind of poetry to this, though I admit I would have preferred less poetry and more functioning catalog software. As release week approached for Houdini: The Man Who Died Twice, the Kindle edition remained visible on Amazon. The paperback existed behind the curtain: active, listed, prepared for launch. But on the public…
Charles Greene and the Houdini Treasure Hiding in Plain Sight Every collector dreams of the moment when a cardboard box becomes a time machine. For magician, historian, and collector Charles Greene, that moment came in an Ohio auction house, under ordinary fluorescent light, with two lots of glass plate negatives connected to Harry Houdini. The…
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…
Houdini Museum Scranton PA is a rare destination for magic history, Houdini artifacts, escape artist exhibits, and readers who want to understand how Harry Houdini’s legacy survives in public collections. Why the Houdini Museum in Scranton matters Hidden away in Scranton, Pennsylvania, you’ll stumble upon something truly unusual: the only building in the world devoted…
The Right Way to Do Wrong review examines Houdini’s 1906 book on swindles, scams, and criminal methods, showing how the magician used his knowledge of deception as public warning and entertainment. Why Houdini wrote about deception and crime Harry Houdini, the legendary escape artist, ventured beyond his usual stagecraft into the realm of criminal exposé…
Houdini dangerous escapes explains why Houdini’s escapes captivated audiences: they combined visible risk, careful preparation, public challenge, and masterful theatrical suspense. What made Houdini’s dangerous escapes so compelling Harry Houdini captivated audiences with death-defying stunts that pushed the limits of human endurance. His most famous escape act, the Chinese Water Torture Cell, required him to…
Houdini rivalries and collaborations shows how Houdini’s relationships with fellow performers, rivals, assistants, skeptics, and institutions shaped the escape artist’s public life and lasting legend. How rivalries sharpened Houdini’s public image Harry Houdini’s path to becoming the world’s most famous magician was shaped by both friendships and rivalries. His relationships with fellow performers ranged from…
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