Harry Houdini, whose real name was Erich Weiss, was most notably known for his spectacular escapes from handcuffs, packing crates, straitjackets and more. NEW YORK CITY - The Houdini Museum of New York in Manhattan unlocks the life of the greatest magician and escape artist who ever lived. Welsh's latest magical creation, Coffeyville, a Harry Houdini short novel.Ġ6/12/09: Read Harry Houdini, my friend C.E.L.The Houdini Museum of New York has several hundred of the rarest and most important pieces that were used and personally belonged to Harry Houdini on display. Watch my Houdini final seance video on YouTube or on this page!Ġ9/10/11: Check out my friend C.E.L. Also check out the Houdini Magical Hall of Fame Facebook page!ġ0/15/12: Ever heard Houdini's real voice? Watch my Houdini's Voice video on YouTube!ġ0/31/11: Happy Halloween on the 85th anniversary of Houdini's death. Web site copyright 2004-2011 Tom Interval, Magician and Houdini EnthusiastĪrticles from The New York Times copyright 1910≢004 The New York Times CompanyĠ9/10/14: is being redesigned! In the mean time, please visit Houdini Museum on Facebook, Twitter, and WordPress. Here, you can read about Houdinis exploits through the eyes of the Times as the news occurred, taking with you some history, myth, and nostalgia about the legendary entertainer. Of course, the newspaper is always there, recording virtually every phase of Houdinis life as it unfolds. The guy next to you picks your pocket, but you dont notice because your eyes are riveted on Harry Houdini, internationally renowned magician and self-liberator, who is suspended upside-down high above the crowd, wriggling his way out of a straitjacket.Ī reporter from The New York Times also is in the crowd, covering the spectacular feat. Surrounded by thousands of other people, you feel pure kinetic energy all around you.
Sea of hats floods the streets of Times Square in New York.