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Harry Houdini: American Magicians
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There is no question that Houdini is the most famous magician in history. His name is synonymous with escapes; his ability to get out of seemingly impossible situations- and his knack for publicizing these events- made him a legend in his own time. The Houdini myth is about to be examined, and truth really is stranger than fiction!
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Imagine this: you are sitting waiting for an appointment when someone notices you are reading a book by Harry Houdini. A conversation ensues in which you begin to explain how the classic book penned by this famous magician is purely dedicated to exposing fakes and frauds who use trickery to deceive people into believing that they have “supernatural” powers.Then you say, “For example, take a look at this book real quickly.
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When vandals destroyed Houdini's gravesite in 1993, the Society of American Magicians (SAM), raised money for its restoration, including $15,000 from the famous magician, David Copperfield. North Barre Granite was asked to replicate the original 1927 benches, which was accomplished by combining pieces of granite to make it look as if they were from one piece. This provided an affordable alternative for restoring the site.
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Three persons were present at the test, Houdini, Doyle and Bernard Ernst, the current president of the American Society of Magicians. A slate was hung in the center of the room by Doyle and he was given five, plain cork balls to examine. He chose one of the balls at random and placed it in a container of white paint. Doyle was then given a piece of paper and was told to walk anywhere that he wanted to and then write a message on the paper.
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"As a boy I was inspired by Tony Curtis playing Harry Houdini in the movie 'Houdini,'" said Burton. "I enjoyed the film about the famous magician so much that it inspired me to follow in his footsteps and perform his escape tricks."
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You see, some say that the ghost of Houdini does not rest in peace and that he still walks where his beloved castle once stood. Those who have come to the remains of the house, as many do on Halloween nights, claim to have seen a dark figure standing on the staircases or walking in the garden grotto. Many believe that this shape is that of Houdini himself. The magician always said that if it would be possible for him to come back, he would do so, and perhaps he has. he is unsure as to just how to get back?
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