Houdini

A combination of a bout of appendicitis and an unlucky punch killed the greatest escape artist of all time. But for 10 years afterward, his wife attempted to contact the dead.

The Houdini Museum is holding the official Houdini Séance on October 31. Same as every year, except they are asking for your help via the Internet.

The life of Harry Houdini

Harry Houdini is known as the greatest magician and escape artist in history. His "Chinese Water Torture Cell" routine made him internationally famous, and the inspiration of every magician since his time.

Houdini, the son of a Rabbi, was a master magician who escaped from everything. A new exhibition at The Jewish Museum in New York City takes you behind the magic. Read why even over a hundred years ago, Houdini was far ahead of his time.

Harry Houdini, magician and escape artist, never escaped from the grave although his wife, Bess, held yearly séances for ten years following his death. Finally Bess admitted that "ten years was long enough to wait for any man to return."

Did Houdini actually die from a ruptured appendix, or was he poisoned for exposing fraudulent Spiritualists? Did he succeed in communicating with his wife Bess after death?

Scranton was made popular by the TV show The Office but there is much more happening in this historic city to entertain you and your family for the weekend. Magic, trains, trolleys and art provide plenty of activities to fill each day.

A portrait of Harry Houdini.

When Harry's beloved mother died, Houdini began a long and ultimately unfilled quest to contact his deceased mum. A journey that almost overshadowed his fame as a magician.

Just a short look at how Magicians are still imitating the most well known escape artist of all time.

This article gives a brief background on the life and death of the famous magician. It also outlines information regarding a new attempt to get the body exhumed to prove once and for all how Houdini died.

Adam Steinfeld is magician/co-Author of Houdini Lives! a supernatural thriller, and believes exuming Houdini's body will bring the wrath of Houdini's spirit.

"The Prestige" is a movie about magic that has more than a few tricks of its own.

Today is the birthday of Fatty Arbuckle and Harry Houdini. It's also opening day of the Yo-Yo and Skill Toy Convention.

A haiku about our dog who cannot be chained.

This article describes in detail one technique for escaping from a standard hospital straitjacket.

I've always considered myself "lucky" to have boobs. In my younger days I was whistled at continually, once by a guy hanging outof his car as he drove past...and that was after I'd changed into jeans and a sweatshirt.