| 单词 | Houdini |
| 例句 | There were Paderewski, Houdini, Tesla, Edison, Joplin, Darrow, a Princeton professor named Woodrow Wilson, and a sweet old lady in black summer silk flowered with forget-me-not-blue named Susan B. Anthony. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Then it said, in a deep, dry voice, “I saw Harry Houdini once, and believe me, man, you are no Harry Houdini.” American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z “Few mortals have ever done this and survived: Orpheus, who had great music skill; Hercules, who had great strength; Houdini, who could escape even the depths of Tartarus. Do you have these talents?” The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z The keys are wrapped in the note that Jane wrote me, the note from the Locker Houdini. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z On the outside it says: To: Will Grayson From: The Locker Houdini I grab the phone and say, "Hey, I found it." Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z Regardless of whether “Houdini” is a hit, Mr. Brody said he is proud of the work he did in the mini-series. Adrien Brody Prepares 'Houdini' Mini-Series 2014-08-22T04:00:00Z And he is taking a calculated risk with “Houdini,” which the History Channel will run for two nights starting Sept. 1. Adrien Brody Prepares 'Houdini' Mini-Series 2014-08-22T04:00:00Z Producers said Wednesday that Jackman, best known as the hairy Wolverine in "The X-Men" franchise, will star as the famed illusionist in "Houdini." Hugh Jackman plans Broadway return as Houdini 2012-01-04T16:33:28Z He begins tricks by reading from old books of magic or citing something that Houdini did a century ago. Is Originality Even a Worthy Ambition Anymore? 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z Houdini created spectacular illusions in ways that were practical and immediate, a contrast to the modern moment, when most dazzling effects are created by people huddling over computers in dark rooms. In 'Houdini,' Adrien Brody wants to 'convey the truth of an illusion' 2014-09-01T04:00:00Z Houdini spent a lifetime escaping shackles, ropes and steel bondage. At the Houdini Museum, in Scranton, Pa., indulge in a different kind of escape 2017-03-15T04:00:00Z They were not only early risers but also magicians, guarding the secrets of their home cuisine more adeptly than Houdini. Global leftovers: what Airbnb guests bring to your fridge 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z Houdini, he said, “used to practice his underwater escapes in manacles and chains in the pool,” a fact that delights him, because he was an avid magician as a child. Dick Cavett in the Digital Age 2018-08-04T04:00:00Z Perhaps it was meant to ensure appreciation when the crisp pop structures returned; “Houdini” and “Pumped Up Kicks” were delivered under a deluge. Music Review: Foster the People at Rumsey Playfield 2012-05-30T22:30:07Z Houdini, the illusionist and escape artist, and Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, were frenemies long before that useful word was ever coined. Mysterious frenemies: Houdini and Conan Doyle 2011-11-23T22:16:04Z Harry Houdini called him "a wonderful but gently gullible man". The Arthur Conan Doyle Appreciation Society – review 2012-12-19T18:49:35Z Though he's been dead since 1926, Houdini still casts a magical spell. Once thought lost, Harry Houdini's 'Grim Game' film reappears 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z As “Fooling Houdini” explains, Mr. Stone did set himself the kind of tasks that often make books about studied self-improvement so contrived. Books of The Times: ‘Fooling Houdini’ by Alex Stone 2012-06-20T20:11:57Z Feeling like Houdini, we learned how to change diapers while keeping Ian snugly wrapped inside his snowsuit. 5 snowshoe walks for kids (or first-timers) 2016-12-01T05:00:00Z David's off in his weird world, and people would walk out of Houdini's shows today. Meet the incredible Mr Goodwin, daredevil extraordinaire 2013-03-01T14:00:00Z Former theater once hosted Harry Houdini and the Marx Brothers. In the Bronx, finding hidden ties to Washington 2015-01-29T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, the long-gestating Broadway production of “Houdini,” which Mr. Sanders is producing, remains in flux: “I’m brewing on a new idea for ‘Houdini’ that hasn’t yet been fully realized.” Producer Scott Sanders to Direct Westfield Entertainment 2016-09-01T04:00:00Z Hoping to boost readership, the editor of Weird Tales commissioned Lovecraft to write an account of the famous escape artist Harry Houdini’s true adventure in Egypt. Something Wicked This Way Comes 2019-10-24T04:00:00Z Mr. Cavett, who never knew a name not worth dropping, seems pleased at its celebrity lineage: the film and television star Robert Vaughn and Harry Houdini’s brother both lived there. Dick Cavett in the Digital Age 2018-08-04T04:00:00Z I do remember Houdini, though; I suppose he was one of dear Enid's children. Family life: A snapshot resemblance, loving neighbours and pork fillet 2013-06-08T06:15:01Z There is also an element of the first modern celebrity in Houdini, who understood marketing and self-promotion in ways that seem eerily prescient. In 'Houdini,' Adrien Brody wants to 'convey the truth of an illusion' 2014-09-01T04:00:00Z In a nod to Ridgewood’s burgeoning trendiness, some are even calling it “Quooklyn,” after a dining reporter for The New York Times coined the term in a June review of Houdini Pizza Laboratory. A Touch of Brooklyn in ... Ridgewood, Queens? 2014-11-05T05:00:00Z Curtis slipped more smoothly into the role of Harry Houdini, the Jewish magician and escape artist, in the 1953 bio-pic Houdini; it was the first of five films in which he costarred with Leigh. Remembering Tony Curtis: The Best of Everything 2010-09-30T22:15:00Z Instead, "Houdini" spends most of its time chronicling all the daring escapes, including those that may not have actually happened, at least not in the way they are depicted here. TV Picks: 'Houdini,' 'Breathless,' 'Doctor Who' 2014-08-28T04:00:00Z Mr. Stone comes to “Fooling Houdini” as a scientist manqué, having worked for Discover magazine. Books of The Times: ‘Fooling Houdini’ by Alex Stone 2012-06-20T20:11:57Z The stagehands of old opera houses in towns like Galveston and Lexington would boast that Harry Houdini had performed there. John Lithgow, on Barnstorming His Way to Broadway 2018-01-09T05:00:00Z The reason to pay any attention at all to this is that Young can be one of those thrilling, how-did-he-just-do-that basketball players, a Cubist’s rendition of a Houdini routine. Trae Young: Your Hair Is an Unsolved Mystery. But a Magnificent One. 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z He describes how Houdini debunked mediums and seances after his mother’s death. ‘The Confabulist,’ a novel by Steven Galloway Harry Houdini’s Mama was so tricky, it took him nine months to get out of her. Style Invitational Week 1114: What’s the good news? 2015-03-04T05:00:00Z The History Channel decided to disclose the secret methods Houdini used to escape. Adrien Brody Prepares 'Houdini' Mini-Series 2014-08-22T04:00:00Z In success, “Houdini” could put Mr. Brody’s acting talents in front of more than 15 million viewers and tap Hollywood on the shoulder: This guy can anchor a major project. Adrien Brody Prepares 'Houdini' Mini-Series 2014-08-22T04:00:00Z “George is really the one, as the everyman, asking the questions we all are wondering: How Houdini did these things.” Arizona man finds magic moments in TV show on uncle Houdini 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z The focus is his crusade to debunk mediums, a cause Houdini took up in the later years of his life. Theater Review: ‘Nothing on Earth Can Hold Houdini’ at the Axis Theater 2014-03-07T03:00:01Z Fleischman also wrote biographies about Mark Twain and Harry Houdini; his biography of Charlie Chaplin is due out in April. Kids' books: Remembering Newbery Medalist Sid Fleischman 2010-04-02T11:24:00Z Directly in front of him, just behind a caged pet rabbit named Rambo, lies a collection of original Houdini memorabilia, which includes handcuffs, locks, books and black-and-white photographs. Steal this album: What happens if no one pays for music? 2012-06-20T11:45:00Z He is a mixture of Harry Houdini and a greased piglet. The Wit and Wisdom of Boris Johnson, introduced and edited by Harry Mount – review 2013-05-22T13:00:01Z Across another is the Imperial Theater, a 1913 vaudeville house where Harry Houdini once performed, and which has been restored to its former movie-palace splendor. In Saint John in Canada, Exploring the Legacy of the Loyalists 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z Harry Houdini, the arch sceptic and magician's magician, often complained that what seemed wonderful to most people was every day and commonplace to him, describing his professional life as a "constant record of disillusion". Disillusioned with The Magicians 2011-01-17T14:26:03Z It also touches on other questions, such as whether Houdini could have been recruited to be a spy. Arizona man finds magic moments in TV show on uncle Houdini 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z “Death & Harry Houdini” continues through Aug. 21 at the Chopin Theater in Chicago. ‘Death & Harry Houdini’ Makes Art Out of Magic and Mayhem 2016-07-08T04:00:00Z So does a recurring visual image of Houdini being punched in the stomach. ‘Houdini,’ With Adrien Brody, on the History Channel 2014-08-31T04:00:00Z Mr. Stone’s checkered history in magicianship sets the stage for “Fooling Houdini,” his cheery, inquisitive book about a world where math, physics, cognitive science and pure geeky fanaticism intersect. Books of The Times: ‘Fooling Houdini’ by Alex Stone 2012-06-20T20:11:57Z Houdini was famously attached to his mother, and here he is also a little afraid of a disapproving father, seen only briefly as a rabbi so rigid he refuses to learn English. TV Picks: 'Houdini,' 'Breathless,' 'Doctor Who' 2014-08-28T04:00:00Z "Grim Game" casts Houdini as young Harvey Hanford who is framed for murder. Once thought lost, Harry Houdini's 'Grim Game' film reappears 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z I tried to get a few things going that didn’t happen — a “Houdini” musical, some workshops for “Big Fish,” and I learned how hard it all was. Hugh Jackman Is Having Fun Playing as ‘Arrogant as You Possibly Can’ 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z Bubbling under: "Houdini," "24: Live Another Day," "The Book of Negroes," "Sons of Liberty" Emmy predictions: Who wil be nominated for TV movie, limited series and variety? 2015-06-23T04:00:00Z "We grew up hearing stories of Houdini and his escaping," said David Orenstein, a tourist from Israel. Budapest museum lifts lid on Houdini's magic, Hungarian roots 2016-12-20T05:00:00Z While it nominally describes the author’s efforts to improve his sleight of hand and regain his self-respect, “Fooling Houdini” is more than a series of anecdotes. Books of The Times: ‘Fooling Houdini’ by Alex Stone 2012-06-20T20:11:57Z But the psychology explored in "Houdini" is so obvious and garden variety that it squanders Brody's talents. Lots of magic — but little illumination — in 'Houdini' 2014-09-01T04:00:00Z Suddenly tricks like the Ambitious Card, the routine that so famously snookered Harry Houdini, looked easy by comparison. Books of The Times: ‘Fooling Houdini’ by Alex Stone 2012-06-20T20:11:57Z Houdini thus spent much of his career debunking séances, traveling the world and vigorously revealing how they were faked. Mysterious frenemies: Houdini and Conan Doyle 2011-11-23T22:16:04Z Wyatt Channell, a Science Channel executive producer, said Houdini knew how to create a persona and hold people’s interest but the program tries to look at him from a different perspective. Arizona man finds magic moments in TV show on uncle Houdini 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z Houdini wasn't just larger than life, he lived a thrill-packed life to the full. Harry Houdini: the sum of all amazements 2011-03-24T12:45:22Z I knew from my research that Harry Houdini and Gen. Douglas MacArthur had been members and that William Jennings Bryan gave the club its treasured whale-tooth gavel, still in use by the president today. I Crossed the World 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z Thus White’s death earned the moniker “the ‘Houdini suicide.’” “Sugar Town”: The shocking story of a young black man’s suspicious suicide while in police... 2018-08-06T04:00:00Z I have been deeply fascinated by the life of Harry Houdini since I was young, and in many ways I've been preparing for this role my whole life. Hugh Jackman to work more Broadway magic as Houdini 2012-01-04T18:57:35Z When the novel’s diversion is revealed, you’ll understand why Pavone prefaced his novel with a quote from Harry Houdini: “What the eyes see and the ears hear, the mind believes.” Review | A bored housewife jumps back into the spy game again in ‘The Paris Diversion’ 2019-05-16T04:00:00Z In addition to your work on the Houdini musical and, potentially, further seasons of “The Newsroom,” how will you find time for all of these assignments? ArtsBeat: That's News to Him: Aaron Sorkin on 'The Newsroom' and His Steve Jobs Screenplay 2012-06-07T13:00:24Z But at 66, the Arizona man is delving into the history of his great-uncle Harry Houdini in a journey at the heart of a new series on the Science Channel. Arizona man finds magic moments in TV show on uncle Houdini 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z Mr. Hartman said it was too early to announce new details on a creative team or production schedule for “Houdini.” ArtsBeat: Coming From Stephen Schwartz: A Musical About an Opera Impresario — in German 2013-07-09T15:40:45Z Harry Houdini is ever present, an obligation of sorts to any collector like Jay. A magical trove of Ricky Jay ephemera hits auction block 2021-10-23T04:00:00Z The show stars Ri Thai Gum, a beefy showman with the extravagant flair - and physique - of a pro wrestler and the skills of Houdini. North Korea stages biggest magic show ever 2011-04-18T16:17:16Z Built in 1915 by Victor Charas, a Greek immigrant, to copy its namesake in New York, the Palace hosted performances from Bob Hope, Harry Houdini and the Marx Brothers in the days of vaudeville. Unrestricted views: New Hampshire's Palace theatre 2012-06-14T14:28:16Z His other books include “The Marvels,” “The Houdini Box” and “Baby Monkey, Private Eye.” Library of Congress National Book Festival: Children’s Green Stage schedule 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z Known as the magician who could free himself from straitjackets and handcuffs, Houdini was born Ehrich Weiss in Budapest, the son of a rabbi. The Week Ahead: Oct. 24-30 2010-10-24T01:00:00Z “I idolized Houdini as a kid,” Mr. Brody said, breaking into a crooked grin. Adrien Brody Prepares 'Houdini' Mini-Series 2014-08-22T04:00:00Z Doyle solves the murder and Houdini does something else that usually involves champagne and women in bad wigs. Houdini & Doyle: new show can't free itself from shackles of old formula 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z As the “bone breakers” illustrated, flexing can be freak-show grotesque, like Houdini breaking out of a straitjacket, arms bending as arms should not bend. Dance Review: ‘Flex Is Kings Live,’ at the Dumbo Arts Festival 2012-10-02T22:16:57Z Buster Keaton, whose given name was Joseph and whose nickname was, according to one legend, bestowed on him by Harry Houdini, is one of the few film artists to achieve immortality as an adjective. Review: ‘The Great Buster’ Brings a Deadpan Genius Back to Life 2018-10-03T04:00:00Z "Game of Thrones" - "The Children" "Homeland" - "Redux" "Houdini" - "Night 2" "The Newsroom" - "Oh Shenandoah" "Penny Dreadful" - Season 1 - "Seance" "The Strain" - "The Box" "True Blood " - "Jesus Gonna Be Here" "True Detective" - "Who Goes There" 'Birdman,' 'Grand Budapest Hotel' among Golden Reel Award nominees 2015-01-14T05:00:00Z “No one knows how Houdini did the tricks. So, we pondered it and came up with our own methodology so that Lee could perform the trick,” Hardeen said. Arizona man finds magic moments in TV show on uncle Houdini 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z Apart from a few grimy clips of film a century old, there's no means of judging how or why Houdini became the supreme, enduring icon of escapology and illusion. Harry Houdini: the sum of all amazements 2011-03-24T12:45:22Z Related: Houdini's big secret: the sidekick who was more skilled than his master What about the woman? Houdini & Doyle: new show can't free itself from shackles of old formula 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z The story is diverting enough — and if a book about Houdini can’t be escapist, what can? When Harry Met Harry 2021-04-17T04:00:00Z There’s a spooky supernatural mystery — is Houdini trying to switch places with Harry and escape the shackles of death? — and a nod to the usual grade-school angst: a threatening bully, an argument between best friends. When Harry Met Harry 2021-04-17T04:00:00Z But thanks to the efforts of film preservationist Rick Schmidlin, the complete "The Grim Game" was found last year in the Brooklyn apartment of Larry Weeks, a 95-year-old retired juggler and Houdini fanatic. Once thought lost, Harry Houdini's 'Grim Game' film reappears 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z Rare books on magic and posters featuring Harry Houdini’s greatest feats are in the mix. At Museums and Auctions, Paintings, Posters and a Magician’s Treasures 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z The "Annie Hall" director, now 78, said the fraudulent spiritualists exposed by Houdini and other magicians "led me to the idea." Woody Allen conjures up illusion for 'Magic in the Moonlight' 2014-07-23T04:00:00Z Naturally, each of them has a hand in solving the murder – Doyle by using the observations Holmes is known for, Stratton using detective work and Houdini by escaping a water trap by picking the lock. Houdini & Doyle: new show can't free itself from shackles of old formula 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z "Houdini" offers the challenge of portraying an icon in all his complexity — of playing on the small screen one of the entertainment world's most larger-than-life figures. In 'Houdini,' Adrien Brody wants to 'convey the truth of an illusion' 2014-09-01T04:00:00Z The mini-series tells the entire Harry Houdini tale, from his unsuccessful start as a carnival magician to global celebrity as an escape artist to his later years wrestling with the spiritualism movement. Adrien Brody Prepares 'Houdini' Mini-Series 2014-08-22T04:00:00Z Still, in that moment, in the eternal minutes before the taxi reached Green Street, Mr. Leane believed that Mr. McQueen had beaten back the demons and once again like Houdini escaped. Friends Reflect on the Designer Alexander McQueen?s Death 2010-04-03T04:11:00Z Gutman clearly isn’t writing for people like me: Readers who already know a lot about Houdini won’t be surprised by anything in “Houdini and Me.” When Harry Met Harry 2021-04-17T04:00:00Z When a nun is killed and a fellow sister thinks it’s the work of a ghost, Houdini and Doyle make a bet with each other over whether spirituality or science can solve the case. Houdini & Doyle: new show can't free itself from shackles of old formula 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z "I said there is a possibility I may have found the lost Houdini film 'The Grim Game,' " Schmidlin said. Once thought lost, Harry Houdini's 'Grim Game' film reappears 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z Tonight's episode features weapons from World War II, a statue of illusionist Harry Houdini and a hatchet that might solve an infamous murder. TV Picks: Carol Burnett on 'Glee'; 'DWTS' picks a winner 2010-11-22T23:28:00Z “We spoke to many collectors and historians. These guys live Houdini all the time,” Hardeen said. Arizona man finds magic moments in TV show on uncle Houdini 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z And the next day I filled my Fisher-Price Houdini kit with steak knives and took it to school and threw them at the kids at recess. Ryan Gosling on the violence of femininity 2011-05-23T17:01:00Z Houdini escapes from a straitjacket suspended from a crane and the ensemble numbers are executed with verve. Ragtime – review 2012-05-30T17:08:42Z Stone is a New York-based journalist and the author of “Fooling Houdini: Magicians, Mentalists, Math Geeks, and the Hidden Powers of the Mind.” Deaf rapper Sean Forbes makes himself joyfully heard on the hip-hop scene 2015-01-25T05:00:00Z And how Houdini escaped a first death to carry on his secret life. ‘The Confabulist,’ a novel by Steven Galloway It makes sense that Harry Houdini became the foremost debunker of the spiritualist con. A Séance Relies on Illusion. So Does Theater. 2020-01-02T05:00:00Z Harry Houdini had long been one of Mr. Brody’s favorite figures, dating back to his boyhood in New York City, when he put on magic shows in Queens as “the Amazing Adrien.” Adrien Brody Prepares 'Houdini' Mini-Series 2014-08-22T04:00:00Z She initially sat in the back because she was too shy to step forward, but Houdini and his manager soon noticed her and asked her to dance the Charleston. Houdini's last surviving stage assistant dies 2011-03-23T22:54:23Z One of her last appearances there was in October 2008 for a commemoration of the 82nd anniversary of Houdini's death that featured an inner circle of Houdini enthusiasts and historians. Houdini's last surviving stage assistant dies 2011-03-23T22:54:23Z The 1903 “Houdini in Russia” poster, commemorating when the illusionist, stripped naked and locked in a Moscow cell, escaped in 28 minutes “to the unspeakable astonishment of the Russian police.” The Curious, Astounding Collection of the Magician Ricky Jay 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z Circus rolling through Kansas in 1905, Oscar aspires to merge the scientific acumen of Thomas Edison, the Wizard of Menlo Park, with the renowned legerdemain of Harry Houdini. Oz the Great and Powerful: Mostly, It’s Wicked Bad 2013-03-06T16:10:03Z A lifelong devotee of magic, Strauss remembers taking his girlfriend Clara to see Houdini perform. ‘The Confabulist,’ a novel by Steven Galloway “Harry Houdini,” he said, introducing the first image. ‘He Must Have Superpowers’: Asi Wind and His Sublime Card Tricks 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z I chose omission buried in laughter and the Houdini exit. Manchego: A cheese that is worth the pain 2023-08-13T04:00:00Z Does this have something to do with Harry Houdini? Houdini & Doyle: new show can't free itself from shackles of old formula 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z Flim-Flam: Houdini and the Hereafter The famed illusionist and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle investigate a beautiful young psychic in 1922 in the world premiere of Gene Franklin Smith’s fact-based drama. L.A. theater openings, June 15-22: 'Houdini,' 'Oedipus' and more 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z “This is a collection of stories that needs a wider audience,” Katrina Moore, whose book “Teeny Houdini: The Disappearing Act” was supposed to be included. Asked to Delete References to Racism From Her Book, an Author Refused 2023-05-06T04:00:00Z The History channel is the latest to try telling his story, with “Houdini,” a two-parter being broadcast Monday and Tuesday nights. ‘Houdini,’ With Adrien Brody, on the History Channel 2014-08-31T04:00:00Z Would-be Houdinis try to pull the wool over the eyes of two of magic's biggest stars in the new series "Penn & Teller: Fool Us." TV This Week July 27 - Aug. 2: 'The Honorable Woman' on Sundance 2014-07-25T04:00:00Z His website describes him as "a cross between Houdini and Superman" and catalogues accomplishments such as free-diving, pain tolerance, as well as "skills hacking" and "impalement arts". Meet the incredible Mr Goodwin, daredevil extraordinaire 2013-03-01T14:00:00Z Instead, the force that propels this "Houdini" is not so much "why" but "how" and "what." Lots of magic — but little illumination — in 'Houdini' 2014-09-01T04:00:00Z It rests on a repeated sample of “Bobby Sox Idol,” by the calypso singer Wilmoth Houdini, and then turns to the melody of “My Favorite Things.” The Playlist: Beck Wows, the Avalanches Collapse and Kanye West Finds a Few Champions 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z During her year with Houdini in the mid-1920s, she gained recognition for playing the role of Radio Girl of 1950, emerging from a large mock-up of a radio and performing a dance routine. Houdini's last surviving stage assistant dies 2011-03-23T22:54:23Z It leaves open the possibility that Sorkin will return to Houdini, which was never officially abandoned. Aaron Sorkin is writing debut Broadway musical 2013-06-24T11:42:04Z Houdini is buried in what was then a languishing cemetery in Queens. At the Houdini Museum, in Scranton, Pa., indulge in a different kind of escape 2017-03-15T04:00:00Z Houdini was already a legend for his live performances when he started making movies. Once thought lost, Harry Houdini's 'Grim Game' film reappears 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z “They know more about Houdini than I will ever be able to.” Arizona man finds magic moments in TV show on uncle Houdini 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z Given the continuing interest in the life and magical feats of Houdini, it's not surprising that the screening of this "lost" film is generating great excitement. Once thought lost, Harry Houdini's 'Grim Game' film reappears 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z The producers Scott Sander and David Rockwell said, "Mr. Sorkin's considerable talents are an asset to any project and we regret that he's unable to remain with 'Houdini.'" ArtsBeat: Aaron Sorkin Drops Out of Broadway 'Houdini' 2013-01-30T21:52:45Z And it was reported last week that Fox has picked up a 10-part supernatural crime drama series, "Houdini and Doyle," revolving around the friendship between the illusionist and "Sherlock Holmes" novelist Arthur Conan Doyle. Once thought lost, Harry Houdini's 'Grim Game' film reappears 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z Houdini was famously attached to his mother, and at least as depicted here, permanently traumatized by a disapproving father, seen only briefly as a rabbi so Old Country he refuses to learn English. Lots of magic — but little illumination — in 'Houdini' 2014-09-01T04:00:00Z Well, Doyle has a wife in a coma, so Houdini will have to get the girl. Houdini & Doyle: new show can't free itself from shackles of old formula 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z It is a short walk from the Halsey Street L train stop past squat warehouses, storage centers and the buzzy pizzeria Houdini Kitchen Laboratory. No Time Like the Present at Nowadays, in Ridgewood, Queens 2015-07-29T04:00:00Z “Fooling Houdini” makes the case that a con artist is called an artist for good reason. Books of The Times: ‘Fooling Houdini’ by Alex Stone 2012-06-20T20:11:57Z In January, the West Wing creator withdrew as the librettist for Houdini, which was due to open next year with Hugh Jackman playing the famous magician. Aaron Sorkin is writing debut Broadway musical 2013-06-24T11:42:04Z "Houdini enthusiasts are flying out from all over the United States," noted Schmidlin. Once thought lost, Harry Houdini's 'Grim Game' film reappears 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z Malibu Playhouse gets magical with the world premiere of "Flim-Flam: Houdini and the Hereafter," and Anteaus Company gets tragical with the "The Curse of Oedipus." L.A. theater openings, June 15-22: 'Houdini,' 'Oedipus' and more 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z Watch today's "Houdini acts" every time a politician in a jam wriggles free. Harry Houdini: the sum of all amazements 2011-03-24T12:45:22Z During the scuffle, Houdini drops into Strauss’s pocket a code book filled with inscrutable sequences of letters. ‘The Confabulist,’ a novel by Steven Galloway He wrote nearly a hundred thousand in the course of his life, to correspondents that included Harry Houdini and Robert Bloch. Croissants with Cthulhu 2015-08-27T04:00:00Z One quibble: Although another of Ruth Brandon's books is cited in the bibliography of recommended reading, her excellent book on Houdini is not. Mysterious frenemies: Houdini and Conan Doyle 2011-11-23T22:16:04Z But a nurse does so quickly when I ask, and he looks at me as if I’m Houdini. Replaying the Past, to a New Soundtrack 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z In 2004, the company oversaw the auction of a major collection of Harry Houdini artifacts. Can This Amusement Park Be Saved? 2021-04-09T04:00:00Z “What they never anticipated was that I’m Harry Houdini,” he says. With ‘Oogieloves,’ a Plan to Make the Multiplex More Toddler-Friendly 2012-09-02T03:13:01Z Copperfield claims to know all of Harry Houdini’s tricks, and he’s going to perform them on Saturday night. Magic Shows and Inner Beauty 2020-12-11T05:00:00Z But Mr. Brody’s is a brooding sort of grimness, mixing in Houdini’s quest for fame, preoccupation with spiritualism and looming foolish death. On TV, a Near Epidemic of Frowns and Clenched Jaws 2014-08-15T04:00:00Z George Demas portrays Houdini as an outspoken enemy of frauds who, just beneath the surface, seems to long for a supernatural layer to life. Theater Review: ‘Nothing on Earth Can Hold Houdini’ at the Axis Theater 2014-03-07T03:00:01Z In the end, the force that propels "Houdini" is not so much "why" but "how" and "what." TV Picks: 'Houdini,' 'Breathless,' 'Doctor Who' 2014-08-28T04:00:00Z She’d pick up a book and a handwritten note from Houdini would fall out. The Curious, Astounding Collection of the Magician Ricky Jay 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z The alley had also been used by directors Lois Weber and Cleo Madison, and star Harry Houdini, before Chaplin spotted it. Silent witness: the Hollywood alley with the five-star reviews 2020-03-03T05:00:00Z “Houdini’s Last Secrets,” which begins airing Jan. 6, follows Hardeen as he and escape artist Lee Terbosic explore the engineering behind some of Houdini’s most legendary feats. Arizona man finds magic moments in TV show on uncle Houdini 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z “What no one knows,” Strauss confesses, “is that I didn’t just kill Harry Houdini. I killed him twice.” ‘The Confabulist,’ a novel by Steven Galloway For those who can't wait to see Brody's interpretation, here's Ken Marino as Houdini and Alfred Molina as Arthur Conan Doyle in a scene from the first episode of Comedy Central's "Drunk History." 'Houdini' miniseries starring Adrien Brody to air Sept. 1-2 on History 2014-07-21T04:00:00Z Houdini used to tell the public he was born in Appleton rather than his true birthplace, Budapest. A lecture on magic, complete with magic 2012-09-06T15:01:13Z Houdini or Madonna or Howard Stern or Paul McCartney, they would all tell you that they should have been more successful than they were. Penn Jillette does the math: America's next big magic star will be a woman 2019-07-04T04:00:00Z “Houdini” was their major label crossover attempt, and though it didn’t exactly attract a large listenership, it’s still probably the place to start for neophytes. The 12 greatest albums of the ’90s 2014-05-10T15:00:00Z Last fall, the group got a boost from Seattle-bred sax man Kenny G, of all people, when he joined them for a performance of "Houdini" on "Saturday Night Live." Foster the People pumps up WaMu Theater Tuesday 2012-06-21T20:27:09Z Specifically, he lives at 278 West 113th Street — in the very house where a century ago Harry Houdini spent the last two decades of his life. When Harry Met Harry 2021-04-17T04:00:00Z A golden metallic straitjacket, which nods to Houdini, is strewn atop a casting of Mailer's writing desk, where he toiled for a decade on his hapless Nile misadventure. Matthew Barney's 'River of Fundament'? Well, it's certainly big 2015-09-26T04:00:00Z He appeared as Harry Houdini in the Broadway production of "Ragtime." Chicago actors Molly Glynn, 46, and Bernie Yvon, 50, die in accidents 2014-09-06T04:00:00Z A dark comedy with elements of horror, this could be a hit from a company previously responsible for Late Night Wolf Tales and Houdini's Suitcase. Strange Interlude, Paradise Lost, The Dug Out: what to see at the theatre this week 2013-05-25T05:00:20Z It's the kind of magical reappearance that Houdini himself would have appreciated. Once thought lost, Harry Houdini's 'Grim Game' film reappears 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z The vintage touches are delightful: The Arabian dance’s turbaned magician in harem pants is a mix of Ballets Russes exoticism and Harry Houdini. Ballet West ‘Nutcracker’ at the Kennedy Center 2014-12-11T05:00:00Z On display is one of Dietrich and Brookz’s prized pieces: the mold used to re-create the funerary bust that sat atop Houdini’s grave, which was destroyed by vandals in the 1970s. At the Houdini Museum, in Scranton, Pa., indulge in a different kind of escape 2017-03-15T04:00:00Z One of those, “Houdini: A Mind in Chains: A Psychoanalytic Portrait,” is the basis for History’s mini-series. ‘Houdini,’ With Adrien Brody, on the History Channel 2014-08-31T04:00:00Z Unfortunately, "Houdini," unlike its subject, does not dream big enough. Lots of magic — but little illumination — in 'Houdini' 2014-09-01T04:00:00Z The show brought him to the House of Houdini, a museum in his ancestral home of Budapest, Hungary, where he hopes to take his three children. Arizona man finds magic moments in TV show on uncle Houdini 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z Performing in a work by a leading playwright had particular appeal as Mr. Jackman was coming to grips with the travails of “Houdini,” which had gone through multiple composers and scriptwriters. Hugh Jackman Returns to Broadway in ‘The River’ 2014-11-05T05:00:00Z There are two take-aways from the largest auction of Harry Houdini memorabilia in a decade—it netted over $500,000— that happened recently at Potter and Potter auction house in Chicago. Inside the Houdini-Industrial Complex: The surprising, secret influence of the great escape artist 2014-09-03T04:00:00Z The 24-year-old from the Arizona mountain town of Flagstaff said the show has increased her interest in her dad’s family and Houdini. Arizona man finds magic moments in TV show on uncle Houdini 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z Whatever ridiculous thing Midge does — from her refusal to ever be an opening act again to her multiple arrests — she'll get out of it, like a white feminist Houdini. "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel": Midge made Susie who she is 2023-05-06T04:00:00Z The House of Houdini, a museum in Budapest's historic Castle district, seeks to shed light on the illusionist's roots with a display of memorabilia and a research team tracking down documents about his life. Budapest museum lifts lid on Houdini's magic, Hungarian roots 2016-12-20T05:00:00Z Houdini was always as much myth as man. Lots of magic — but little illumination — in 'Houdini' 2014-09-01T04:00:00Z For instance, there is the oft-spun yarn that he earned his nickname as an infant when Harry Houdini, no less, saw him fall down stairs and exclaimed: “That was a real buster!” The silent-era film stars who risked life and limb doing their own film stunts 2015-09-07T04:00:00Z Houdini, who died on Halloween 1926 at 52, and other family members had an incredible work ethic and aimed to be the best, Hardeen said. Arizona man finds magic moments in TV show on uncle Houdini 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z Almost a century after Houdini's death you'd expect professional magicians to be even more inured to the charm of their trade's trickery. Disillusioned with The Magicians 2011-01-17T14:26:03Z When he became a magician, Houdini started to call himself Harry Houdini after the French magician Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin. Budapest museum lifts lid on Houdini's magic, Hungarian roots 2016-12-20T05:00:00Z Weeks, who died late last year, had acquired the only known copy of the film from the Houdini estate in 1947. Once thought lost, Harry Houdini's 'Grim Game' film reappears 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z A lecture on magic, complete with magic The Stroum Jewish Community Center kicks off another season of lively, interesting programs this weekend, with "Jews, Magic and Houdini." A lecture on magic, complete with magic 2012-09-06T15:01:13Z Part of the society’s Summer of Magic, a salute to all kinds of illusion, this themed weekend will begin on Friday night at 7 with a screening of “Houdini,” a PBS documentary. 9 Things to Do With Your Kids in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2018-07-12T04:00:00Z It arrives after weeks of cryptic teasers on her social media accounts, many of which were swiftly deleted, in a nod to Harry Houdini's slippery nature. Dua Lipa returns with Houdini: Does she still have the magic? 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z “Yes, yes, the political Houdini — we really don’t know if he will escape again this time,” said political analyst Ofer Koenig of the Israel Democracy Institute. 'He isn't Churchill.' Despite anger and blame, war buys time for Israel's unpopular leader 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z "He has sort of been the Houdini of escaping terrible polling numbers before." Analysis: Canada's Trudeau, far behind in polls, remains the Liberals' best chance 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Harry Houdini had a history in this city. Keenan Allen's 'maestro performance' paints better picture as Chargers finally win 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z “He’s like Houdini back there. You think you’ve got him and then he escapes and that’s an it factor for him. He’s unbelievable at that.” Cam Ward looks to take the leap in Year 2 as WSU Cougars QB 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z But after a few plays, Houdini works its magic. Dua Lipa returns with Houdini: Does she still have the magic? 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z To see just how far the Seattle office market has fallen since the start of pandemic, consider the uneasy trajectory of Martin Selig, the 86-year-old Houdini of Seattle office recessions. Martin Selig helped shape downtown Seattle. Now he’s the face of its office woes 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z His father, William, was an attorney who once represented Harry Houdini’s widow and left the law to practice magic. Milton Larsen, co-founder of Hollywood's Magic Castle, dead at 92 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z Sunday, Allen was the Chargers’ Houdini — with the help of quarterback Justin Herbert, who completed 40 of 47 passes for 405 yards with three touchdowns. Keenan Allen's 'maestro performance' paints better picture as Chargers finally win 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z He once flipped a bulldozer into a pond on one of his Texas properties, emerging to shout: “I ain’t no Houdini! I needed some air!” A.J. Foyt returns to the Indy 500, his legacy long secured and grief fresh from his wife’s death 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z He has a fantasy that he is like Houdini and that he can always escape. How Trump may be coping with being caught 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z At the peak of his power, and even after orchestrating a failed coup, the "Houdini of organized crime" has this far managed to escape his smorgasbord of transgressions with all but a few scratches. Time's up: Trump has dodged prosecution his whole life, but Judgment Day is coming 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z As thieves, the Houdini flies use the fact that their young hatch earlier than the mason bee young. First murder hornets, now Houdini flies: Bees can’t catch a break 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z It’s like finding out about Houdini’s existence from his obituary. Review | What can owls teach us? And what should we learn from them? 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z “There were some Houdinis,” she said, “but they were good lab animals.” Bears May Rub Against Trees for Protection From Parasites 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z Sometimes comedy even suffuses the magic, as when a trick involving a cabinet-like contraption suggests a Houdini foray into Looney Tunes. Review | Magic and comedy power an enchanting ‘Tempest’ at Round House Theatre 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z “But, let me know if you see Houdini walking around in the halls.” U.N. Talks Reach Decisive Moment on Fight Over Climate Justice 2022-11-19T05:00:00Z Hunter is hoping for a similar effort to contain the Houdini flies. First murder hornets, now Houdini flies: Bees can’t catch a break 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z He better have a Houdini act next Monday night when they travel to Philadelphia to face the Eagles, or else Rivera will have to pull Carson Wentz out of his hat once more. LOVERRO: Heinicke’s got some magic, Cousins has the whole bag of tricks 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z He lived up to the “Houdini” nickname he earned with the New York Yankees, where he succeeded Mariano Rivera as closer. Series saver Robertson gets 2nd Phils chance 3 years later 2022-10-30T04:00:00Z As a result of an intensive search with X-ray machines, “Houdini” was located earlier this week in a confined space near the terrarium in the insulation between two walls. Escaped king cobra crawls back to Swedish terrarium 2022-10-30T04:00:00Z With a Houdini act that may take him to the Hall of Fame, he redefined the modern-day possibilities for quarterbacks under 6 feet tall. Perspective | Russell Wilson wanted more. Now he has to salvage whatever he can. 2022-10-22T04:00:00Z It is such “bee hotels” that the Houdini flies infested. First murder hornets, now Houdini flies: Bees can’t catch a break 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z “I turn around, he looks like he’s about to be sacked and all of a sudden he Houdinis out of it, and we have a 20-yard gain.” Caleb Williams mastering the art of escape as USC's football Houdini 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z As I argue in my book "Criminology on Trump," the Houdini of white-collar crime and founder and CEO of the Trump Organization has effectively operated a criminal enterprise, beginning in 1980. Prosecuting Boss Trump: Build a RICO case against his entire criminal empire 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z “It was too stressful for Houdini with all the holes in the walls, so he wanted to go home again,” Wahlstrom told SVT. Escaped king cobra crawls back to Swedish terrarium 2022-10-30T04:00:00Z I've often viewed him as the Russian version of famous escape artist Harry Houdini. Ukraine war: What will Russia's losses mean for Putin? 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z The wood blocks concentrate the eggs in one handy location for the Houdini fly to linger and pounce. First murder hornets, now Houdini flies: Bees can’t catch a break 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z “I turn around, he looks like he’s about to be sacked and all of a sudden he Houdinis out of it, and we have a 20-yard gain.” Caleb Williams mastering the art of escape as USC's football Houdini 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z The vaudeville circuit gave rise to several prominent performers, including magician Harry Houdini, who began his career in these variety shows before his fame propelled him to solo acts. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z Mr. Swallow always has big plans, such as a musical biopic of Houdini. Nick Mohammed slides out of his comfort zone and into the darkness on 'Ted Lasso' 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z And he weathered so many challenges to his leadership and policy that commentators called him the Harry Houdini of Northern Ireland politics. Obituary: David Trimble, Northern Ireland's first first minister 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z It is the hobbyists who unwittingly have helped spread the Houdini fly, says Watts. First murder hornets, now Houdini flies: Bees can’t catch a break 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z Trump is a veritable Houdini of white-collar crime, a master of lawlessness and impunity. Indictments are coming: At long last, criminal justice will catch up with Donald Trump 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z "Not everyone is Harry Houdini. Not everyone is Donald Trump. Sometimes people are held accountable. Sometimes, the empire strikes back," he concluded. Conservative group that helped take down Madison Cawthorn has a new target: Lauren Boebert 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z “I’m not Houdini. These are disastrous decisions. I’m not putting my name on that.” Commission to honor America’s 250th birthday is ‘toxic,’ lawsuit says 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z Woods pulled off one last Houdini act at No. 18. Tiger Time: Woods thrills patrons with Masters comeback 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z You can also pick out the Houdini fly maggots waiting to hatch and squeeze them to death. First murder hornets, now Houdini flies: Bees can’t catch a break 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z “We’ve talked about him as Houdini because he can he can make people miss.” With CFP title on line, Georgia gets another crack at ‘Bama 2022-01-09T05:00:00Z Unless you get this hairy Houdini under control, there is, indeed, the possibility of harm to others, including guests at the proposed artists’ retreat. Can We Make Our Granddaughter Give Up Her Scary Dog? 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z But like a basketball Houdini, suddenly there he is, popping up free beyond the three-point line. Perspective | Waiting for Stephen Curry is the most exciting part 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z So, when Seattle scored, it had the feeling that maybe the Seahawks could pull off one of their more unfathomable Houdini acts to win the game and keep playoff hope alive. Seahawks drop to 3-7 after loss to Cardinals and backup QB Colt McCoy 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z It allows air in, but not Houdini flies. First murder hornets, now Houdini flies: Bees can’t catch a break 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z But even now, renowned magicians such as Herrmann are seldom mentioned in the same breath as, say, Harry Houdini or Penn & Teller. A new show aims to make an antiquated notion — that women in the variety arts don't exist — disappear 2021-11-09T05:00:00Z That record of escapes would make Houdini envious. Column: Why is Trump running for president again? To stay out of jail 2021-10-24T04:00:00Z The cocoons, Watts said, are given a bleach bath and rinsed to remove any lingering pollen mites and maggot-looking Houdini flies. Renting bees to farms and gardeners keeps Bothell company buzzing 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z His dazzling point-guard play earned him the nickname “Houdini of the Hardwood.” Mikan, Cousy headline AP’s 1950s all-decade NBA team 2021-10-17T04:00:00Z A nasty predator called the Houdini fly, which arrived from Europe a few years ago, is coming for them. First murder hornets, now Houdini flies: Bees can’t catch a break 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z But Swain said he didn’t see Wilson’s Houdini act until later. Seahawks QB Russell Wilson’s trust in WR Freddie Swain paying off so far 2021-10-05T04:00:00Z But the result is as breathtaking as a Houdini escape. 'The Enigmatist' creates a magical sense of togetherness at the Geffen Playhouse 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z Under the name the Great Londini - a combination of Houdini and Linux, the operating system - they decided to carry on and concentrate on TikTok. Who is TikTok’s masked vigilante? 2021-08-14T04:00:00Z In addition to looking at lots of reference material, the team used software called Houdini to simulate how the explosion would happen, right down to the amount of dust and debris that would appear. The special effects behind Loki’s doomed planet of Lamentis 2021-07-30T04:00:00Z In February 2020, the state’s Department of Agriculture issued a Houdini pest alert. First murder hornets, now Houdini flies: Bees can’t catch a break 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z “You’ve got to be a real Houdini to get stuff out of one of these rail yards,” he said. Biden targets high shipping costs as pandemic ravages global supply chains 2021-07-14T04:00:00Z There is, of course, the Houdini factor, too. Did a Cuttlefish Write This? 2021-07-09T04:00:00Z "I called it my Houdini act," King said. Stanton HR, triple play key Yankees' 8-4 win over Blue Jays 2021-06-18T04:00:00Z The wooden floors sloped, and signed photos of Harry Houdini and Harry Blackstone hung on the walls, like patron saints presiding over sacred, mysterious rites. Al Cohen, D.C. magic shop proprietor who knew all the tricks, dies at 94 2020-12-17T05:00:00Z Bridging division is akin to traversing a frayed tightrope smouldering at both ends, a challenge worthy of Machiavelli, Solomon and Houdini. Can Biden and Harris put a bitterly divided America back together again? 2020-11-08T05:00:00Z Trump aides and loyalists insist he can pull off another Houdini act. Obama lends a hand as Biden and Trump launch final campaign blitz 2020-10-31T04:00:00Z In 1926, magician Harry Houdini died in Detroit of peritonitis resulting from a ruptured appendix. Today in History 2020-10-31T04:00:00Z He also became an escape artist in the manner of Harry Houdini, thrilling crowds by extricating himself from straitjackets, bank safes and jails. James Randi, magician and escape artist devoted to debunking the paranormal, dies at 92 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z The museum announced on Thursday it will induct illusionists Harry Houdini and David Copperfield into its hall of fame on Dec. 12. Jewish museum to honor magicians Houdini, David Copperfield 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z The trail ends downtown at Houdini Plaza, a monument to the city’s most famous offspring, illusionist Harry Houdini. Politics creates economic illusion in Houdini’s hometown 2020-09-16T04:00:00Z Opens found him present sort of quirkily — he advanced through the fourth round after No. 1 Djokovic's default — but also on the merit of a Houdini quarterfinal. Dominic Thiem brushes past Daniil Medvedev to reach U.S. Open final 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z The contest also escalated a growing feud between two famous friends: renowned magician and escape artist Harry Houdini and Sherlock Holmes creator Arthur Conan Doyle. Scientific American vs. the Supernatural 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z A column with a refurbished plaque that ties Houdini to the site will be moved to the “Metamorphosis” plaza. Houdini-inspired sculpture reappears in Appleton 2020-07-06T04:00:00Z GZA raps like a boxer methodically finding holes in an opponent’s tight defence, or Houdini unpicking a lock. Wu-Tang Clan: where to start in their group and solo back catalogues 2020-05-27T04:00:00Z Interestingly, this resurgence in spiritualism eventually faced a backlash, partly led by Harry Houdini. Why business is booming for psychics during the pandemic 2020-05-25T04:00:00Z He’s Houdini, he’s Scheherazade, he’s all the escape artists of history and fiction rolled into one and swirled with golden-orange topping. Opinion | Injections of Bleach? Beams of Light? Trump Is Self-Destructing Before Our Eyes 2020-04-24T04:00:00Z Even when they’re not Harry Houdini, people like watching cute kids do magic. 26-year-old man educates crowds about autism through magic 2020-01-25T05:00:00Z It pays tribute to illusionist Harry Houdini’s famous trick in which he escaped from a chain-bound trunk. Houdini-inspired sculpture reappears in Appleton 2020-07-06T04:00:00Z “The tiny handcuffs are from about 100 years ago, and are very similar to what Houdini would’ve escaped from,” he explained. New Mexico magic studio highlights immigrant illusionist 2020-01-25T05:00:00Z When a former auto boss-turned-suspect does a Houdini act and vanishes from Japan, and mysteriously reappears in Lebanon, questions will be raised. Editorial Roundup: US 2019-12-31T05:00:00Z Houdini went on to denounce mediums vociferously; the friendship ended. The Case of the Angry Daughter 2019-12-17T05:00:00Z Finau credited 43-year-old Woods, the USA’s oldest player who completed one of sport’s greatest comebacks this year to win the Masters, for the Houdini act. Tiger Woods leads USA to stunning comeback victory in Presidents Cup 2019-12-15T05:00:00Z It wasn’t reintroduced as part of the 2013 renovation of Houdini Plaza and had been in storage at the Appleton parks and recreation facility at Memorial Park. Houdini-inspired sculpture reappears in Appleton 2020-07-06T04:00:00Z “The guy is talented. He’s just like Russ back there. He’s a Houdini back there making guys miss, trying to extend plays downfield.” Jumping right in: Rookies make big impact on NFL season 2019-12-06T05:00:00Z Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier referred to Jackson as being “a Houdini” for his ability to hide the ball and keep defenses guessing in running a Ravens offense that leans heavily on run-pass-option plays. Showdown of NFL’s next generation of QBs: Jackson Vs Allen 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z Conan Doyle cared too much for his child to let him go, and Houdini cared too much for his mom to take false comfort. The Case of the Angry Daughter 2019-12-17T05:00:00Z Two months ago, Rajon Lynch, 23, was teaching magic in Shanghai when he got an email from the Houdini Museum of New York. He’s a Young Black Magician. People Ask: ‘Are You the New Houdini?’ 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z It anchored Houdini Plaza until 2010, when it was removed because the base was deteriorating. Houdini-inspired sculpture reappears in Appleton 2020-07-06T04:00:00Z We chose the Old Ebbitt Grill downtown because the building used to be home to Keith’s, a vaudeville house where Houdini often performed. Perspective | Stick a fork in them: 50 years after their wedding, this couple gets its last gift 2019-11-12T05:00:00Z On Sunday night, Aaron Rodgers went Houdini as well with an incredible twisting throw. The NFL MVP derby is a game of one-upmanship, and Deshaun Watson just made his move 2019-10-28T04:00:00Z Lady Conan Doyle took dictation of a lengthy letter from Houdini’s mother. The Case of the Angry Daughter 2019-12-17T05:00:00Z “Houdini used to say, ‘My brain is the key that sets me free,” Mr. Dreyer said. He’s a Young Black Magician. People Ask: ‘Are You the New Houdini?’ 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z One bear escaped so often that neighbors grew used to phoning the Beebes: “Houdini’s on the street again.” Behind a zoo built for animal actors, decades of concern and violations at Olympic Game Farm 2019-10-20T04:00:00Z Houdini was a tireless self-promoter and, like all good illusionists, a liar. Perspective | Stick a fork in them: 50 years after their wedding, this couple gets its last gift 2019-11-12T05:00:00Z So short of a political escape worthy of Houdini, this prime minister is moving towards making the case for leaving without a deal. Brexit deal essentially impossible - No 10 source 2019-10-08T04:00:00Z The couple once invited their friend Harry Houdini to a séance; Lady Conan Doyle contacted Houdini’s beloved dead mother. The Case of the Angry Daughter 2019-12-17T05:00:00Z Houdini was born Erik Weisz in Budapest and immigrated to Appleton, Wisc., as a child. He’s a Young Black Magician. People Ask: ‘Are You the New Houdini?’ 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z Wilson made at least a half-dozen plays, with his arm and with his feet, that no quarterback should be capable of, not even someone with his history of Houdini highlights. Perspective | Russell Wilson is the best franchise quarterback in the NFL 2019-10-04T04:00:00Z Houdini created his own reality, then invited others to live in it. Perspective | Stick a fork in them: 50 years after their wedding, this couple gets its last gift 2019-11-12T05:00:00Z Another of his nicknames was “Houdini”, a reference to his knack for managing to escape serious punishment, despite the allegations of misuse of funds. Former French president Jacques Chirac dies, aged 86 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z It’s not over yet, and Israel’s Houdini may pull off another great escape. Perspective | Netanyahu has dominated the U.S.-Israel relationship. What happens if he’s gone? 2019-09-18T04:00:00Z Mr. Lynch said he grew up nearby and became interested in Houdini as a child. He’s a Young Black Magician. People Ask: ‘Are You the New Houdini?’ 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z Can you really tell Russell Wilson, who somehow hasn’t missed a game in eight seasons, not to be Houdini? Perspective | If Drew Brees and Ben Roethlisberger can’t stay healthy, good luck to the NFL 2019-09-16T04:00:00Z “He is a great champion, and we love champions,” President Trump said of Cousy, known as the Houdini of the Hardwood. NBA star Bob Cousy awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom, nation's highest civilian honor 2019-08-22T04:00:00Z A golden ticket handed down from Houdini puts a boy in the middle of a Hollywood superstar’s world. Here are the feature and TV films airing the week of Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019 2019-08-09T04:00:00Z I was reminded of former congressman Barney Frank’s quip skewering the GOP’s “Reverse Houdinis” who tie themselves up in knots and then say they cannot act — because they are all tied up in knots. Opinion | The 2020 issue that matters is democracy itself 2019-06-30T04:00:00Z By age 9, he was learning magic and by his teens he was performing in Appleton, at Houdini’s Escape restaurant, for example, and at a local museum with a Houdini exhibit. He’s a Young Black Magician. People Ask: ‘Are You the New Houdini?’ 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z Other spectators watched from the shore, expecting a spectacle of the kind made famous by the legendary American escape artist Harry Houdini, but he failed to reappear. Indian magician feared dead in Houdini-style river stunt 2019-06-17T04:00:00Z Ironically, Doyle evangelized for the paranormal — even as Houdini used illusion to expose it as fraudulent. The science of magic, dung beetles on parade, and the unexplored depths: Books in brief 2019-05-07T04:00:00Z The Grim Game Legendary magician Harry Houdini stars as an unjustly imprisoned man who plots his escape in this long-lost silent-era thriller. SoCal movie events & revivals, April 28-May 5: ‘Pink Flamingos’ and more 2019-04-28T04:00:00Z Israel’s Netanyahu, a political Houdini, is facing his toughest escape act yet. Netanyahu and his chief rival both claim victory in squeaker of Israeli election 2019-04-08T04:00:00Z Knowing that Houdini eventually settled in New York with his family as a teenager, Mr. Lynch hoped to one day move to New York and break into its active magic scene. He’s a Young Black Magician. People Ask: ‘Are You the New Houdini?’ 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z Famous skeptics like Harry Houdini left precise instructions with his wife and friends as to just how he would reach out, if it were possible, after his death. Inside the Secret Sting Operations to Expose Celebrity Psychics 2019-02-26T05:00:00Z Physician and writer Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of arch-rationalist Sherlock Holmes, was a friend of legendary magician and escape artist Harry Houdini. The science of magic, dung beetles on parade, and the unexplored depths: Books in brief 2019-05-07T04:00:00Z How does the company manage these “Houdini” moments? For Boeing, juggling cash flow often means “another ‘Houdini moment’” 2019-02-08T05:00:00Z Smithsonian Magazine previously reported Houdini largely avoided the patent process, kept secrets, copyrighted his tricks and concealed his inventions to protect his famous illusions. Harry Houdini’s great-nephew explains why he wanted to explore late magician’s secrets in docuseries 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z The bust is on loan from the Society of American Magicians, which was founded in 1902 in a Manhattan magic shop and was led by Houdini for many years. He’s a Young Black Magician. People Ask: ‘Are You the New Houdini?’ 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z But at 66, the Arizona man is delving into the history of his great-uncle Harry Houdini in a new series on the Science Channel. Arizona man finds magic moments in TV show on uncle Houdini 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z Surf star Kelly Slater pulled off the "Houdini Tube Ride," a nearly impossible move in one of the world's most challenging waves at Billabong Pipe Masters in Hawaii over the weekend, reports said. Kelly Slater pulls off 'Houdini Tube Ride' after falling off board, getting back on mid wave 2018-12-18T05:00:00Z His nickname came from Harry Houdini, who saw the boy expertly tumble down a set of stairs and observed, “that’s some buster your kid took.” ‘The Great Buster’ takes us through the career of legendary silent-movie comedian Buster Keaton 2018-11-28T05:00:00Z Still, some have speculated Houdini could have been murdered by enemies he made along the way after he tried to outlaw fortune telling. Harry Houdini’s great-nephew explains why he wanted to explore late magician’s secrets in docuseries 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z A few minutes later, a diving suit helmet that Houdini once wore slipped off a cabinet and crashed onto the ground. He’s a Young Black Magician. People Ask: ‘Are You the New Houdini?’ 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z Harry Houdini, the Jewish escape artist who thwarted every attempt to cage him, died not long after being punched in the gut by a college student. First Person: A mass murder in Mr. Rogers’ neighborhood 2018-10-28T04:00:00Z News outlets report the large, white goat with horns was named Houdini for his ability to evade both officials trying to capture him and traffic for years. Interstate feature Houdini the goat hit by car, recovering 2018-10-25T04:00:00Z “It wasn’t just a trick or a challenge, they were rooting for him. And that’s why we remember Houdini to this day,” he says. Summer of magic: David Copperfield exhibits his collection of wonders 2018-06-19T04:00:00Z Houdini’s widow would go on to hold séances in hopes of contacting her husband. Harry Houdini’s great-nephew explains why he wanted to explore late magician’s secrets in docuseries 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z For Mr. Lynch, who grew up in Wisconsin performing in the same childhood town as Harry Houdini, it was a request that seemed set up by the gods of magic. He’s a Young Black Magician. People Ask: ‘Are You the New Houdini?’ 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z So instead, I’ll tell you something else about Harry Houdini: He managed many of his impossible escapes by hiding keys in the back of his throat. First Person: A mass murder in Mr. Rogers’ neighborhood 2018-10-28T04:00:00Z For the Times and Metro he is "Captain Marvel", for the Daily Mail he is Harry Houdini. In a hurry? Here's what you need to know this morning 2018-06-19T04:00:00Z And the next he’s a walking encyclopedia, lecturing us about Harry Houdini’s infamous metamorphosis trunk and breaking down heated rivalries among early 20th century magicians. Summer of magic: David Copperfield exhibits his collection of wonders 2018-06-19T04:00:00Z When Houdini died from appendicitis at age 52, he willed all of his props to Theo. Harry Houdini’s great-nephew explains why he wanted to explore late magician’s secrets in docuseries 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z “He was intrigued I was from same place as Houdini,” recalled Mr. Lynch, who immediately bought a one-way ticket to New York to meet with Mr. Dreyer. He’s a Young Black Magician. People Ask: ‘Are You the New Houdini?’ 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z Musk, an accountability Houdini, had turned the fact that some of his employees were dealing with life-changing injuries into glowing press about his leadership. Tesla workers say they pay the price for Elon Musk's big promises 2018-06-14T04:00:00Z The stretcher rose into the air again, its contents twisting like Houdini in a sack. How Do You Move a Shark? Very Carefully 2018-05-16T04:00:00Z “Houdini didn’t like many magicians because they were all ripping him off,” he said. Summer of magic: David Copperfield exhibits his collection of wonders 2018-06-19T04:00:00Z When given the opportunity to further investigate Houdini’s famous stunts about a year ago, he didn’t hesitate. Harry Houdini’s great-nephew explains why he wanted to explore late magician’s secrets in docuseries 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z The Houdini Museum — tucked away on the fourth floor of a building in Midtown Manhattan — is not one of them. He’s a Young Black Magician. People Ask: ‘Are You the New Houdini?’ 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z But, of course, not every ambitious young magician can be a Harry Houdini. Richard Feynman at 100 2018-05-07T04:00:00Z “I was pulling the Houdini trick where I was disappearing right at the end of the practice,” Gortat said last week. For a man known as ‘The Polish Hammer,’ Marcin Gortat’s physicality is beautifully understated 2018-04-24T04:00:00Z Copperfield, who began performing professionally at age 12 as “Davino the Boy Magician”, was inspired by Houdini’s daredevilry, which had an emotional component that transcended mere showmanship. Summer of magic: David Copperfield exhibits his collection of wonders 2018-06-19T04:00:00Z One of the students without warning struck Houdini twice over his appendix, not allowing time for Houdini to prepare. Harry Houdini’s great-nephew explains why he wanted to explore late magician’s secrets in docuseries 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z So, speaking of web technology proposals that languish for years stuck in standards committees... let me introduce you to Houdini. Web apps are only getting better 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z A plane crash unveils a vast covert government operation with ties to master escape artist Harry Houdini in “The Escape Artist,” Brad Meltzer’s latest thriller. Review: ‘Escape Artist’ is Brad Meltzer’s best book in years 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z The man with “Houdini tricks” for escaping teammates’ clippers also knows how to avoid a referee’s whistle. For a man known as ‘The Polish Hammer,’ Marcin Gortat’s physicality is beautifully understated 2018-04-24T04:00:00Z Mark Elendt and Side Effects Software earned the Academy Award of Merit for the development of the Houdini visual effects and animation system. The film academy honors unsung innovators at the annual Scientific and Technical Awards 2018-02-11T05:00:00Z “Houdini’s Last Secrets” is expected to address that shocking rumor. Harry Houdini’s great-nephew explains why he wanted to explore late magician’s secrets in docuseries 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z Houdini refers to a set of new features that allow developers to talk more directly to a browser’s CSS rendering engine. Web apps are only getting better 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z Three Oscar statuettes will be presented Saturday as well, with two of them recognizing the Houdini visual effects and animation system. Inventors have their own Oscars: The Sci-Tech Awards 2018-02-08T05:00:00Z Another Period Famed magician Harry Houdini puts in an appearance on a new episode of this comedy set during the Gilded Age. Tuesday's TV highlights: The State of the Union and more 2018-01-29T05:00:00Z Mr. Fox’s father encouraged the boy’s interest in magic, giving him a book about escape artist Harry Houdini. Johnny Fox, sword swallower and magician, dies at 64 2017-12-23T05:00:00Z It was his uncle, he was named for Houdini and that he was my grandmother’s brother.” Harry Houdini’s great-nephew explains why he wanted to explore late magician’s secrets in docuseries 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z Thankfully, Houdini code will coexist just fine with traditional CSS layout and styling. Web apps are only getting better 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z Where Photoshop allows users to manipulate images, Houdini allows them to manipulate three-dimensional objects. Inventors have their own Oscars: The Sci-Tech Awards 2018-02-08T05:00:00Z “I’m thinking, ‘Gosh, as crazy as it is, this is a good deduction for Houdini,’” he said. In a Complex Tax Bill, Let the Hunt for Loopholes Begin 2017-12-27T05:00:00Z Some people liken Wilson to Houdini because of his escape artistry, but Atlas might be the better comparison. Russell Wilson is a scrambling magician and he’s been the NFL’s MVP so far 2017-11-29T05:00:00Z “I was surprised that Houdini chronicled everything he did in his life,” said Hardeen. Harry Houdini’s great-nephew explains why he wanted to explore late magician’s secrets in docuseries 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z It’s hard to tell if the Houdini proposals will ever advance deeply enough into the browser’s internals to mimic everything Flutter does with Skia. Web apps are only getting better 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z “I got a front row at the magic show for one of his Houdini plays,” center Justin Britt said, grinning. Russell Wilson’s wizardry on full display in wild scramble 2017-11-09T05:00:00Z Houdini Inc., better known as Wine Country Gift Baskets, is a plucky maker of assortments for special occasions that employs Mr. Maguire as its chief financial officer. In a Complex Tax Bill, Let the Hunt for Loopholes Begin 2017-12-27T05:00:00Z “It’s as if Houdini was in the room designing tax reform and took away with one hand and made it appear in another,” said Elaine Maag, senior research associate at the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center. What to know about the GOP tax plan if you have kids 2017-11-03T04:00:00Z Hardeen said while he hasn’t held his own séance to contact Houdini, he did attend one in Detroit. Harry Houdini’s great-nephew explains why he wanted to explore late magician’s secrets in docuseries 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z But if he needs to move around like Aaron Rodgers, pull Houdini acts on pass rushers and carry the offense, that’s when he’ll make more mistakes like the red-zone interception he threw Sunday. Perspective | Upon further review, the Redskins’ offense has issues to address 2017-09-10T04:00:00Z But even when his mobility appeared to return toward the end of the season, there were still moments when the Houdini of football completely disappeared. If the Seahawks are going to be Super Bowl contenders, Russell Wilson must produce 2017-08-21T04:00:00Z But a memory bank of Houdini acts leave Spieth never feeling that he is out of a shot, a hole, a round, a tournament. PGA Championship 2017: What Jordan Spieth has in abundance, his rivals wish they had as well - Golf Digest 2017-08-09T04:00:00Z It’s our Houdini escape route from climate change — but only if we catch on in time to the tawdry little three-card-monte game the fossil-fuel industry is running. Switching from coal to natural gas will not save our planet 2017-08-08T04:00:00Z Hardeen said he was grateful for the opportunity to discover what exactly made Houdini so magical to his fans. Harry Houdini’s great-nephew explains why he wanted to explore late magician’s secrets in docuseries 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z Jacob Zuma, the Houdini of South African politics, has wriggled free from numerous attempts to oust him since becoming president in 2009. Have Jacob Zuma’s political foes found the means to topple him? 2017-08-05T04:00:00Z For example, the Houdini escape act that left-handed reliever James Pazos pulled in top of the 11th inning was certainly critical in the win. James Pazos’ performance in magical 13-inning win could signal a positive shift for him 2017-07-26T04:00:00Z A chip and a putt, and Spieth completed an unbelievable Houdini act, walking away with a bogey. Jordan Spieth’s spectacular finish yields British Open victory 2017-07-23T04:00:00Z A man once dubbed the “Houdini” of Alabama’s death row after averting seven prior execution dates was put to death Friday, capping years of litigation challenging the humaneness of lethal injection. Alabama man who escaped death 7 times is executed 2017-05-26T04:00:00Z "Houdini's Last Secrets" premieres Jan. 6 at 10 p.m. on the Science Channel. Harry Houdini’s great-nephew explains why he wanted to explore late magician’s secrets in docuseries 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z After narrowly avoiding execution seven times, an Alabama inmate dubbed the “Houdini of death row” Thursday prepared for what might be his last appointment with the death chamber. Alabama's 'Houdini of death row' once again scheduled for execution 2017-05-25T04:00:00Z My dad was a very good lawyer who handled Mrs. Houdini’s estate after Houdini died. The Magic Castle owner Milt Larsen on Houdini and famous illusionists 2017-05-21T04:00:00Z A Houdini poster illustrates his inspiration to push himself to the limit for his craft. Magic and a gritty drama make a star of Jacob Latimore in 'Sleight' 2017-04-27T04:00:00Z The editorial page of The Wall Street Journal has outdone the contortions of Harry Houdini to defend Donald Trump. A conspiracy theorist in the White House 2017-03-26T04:00:00Z The siblings originally performed together before Houdini found success on his own. Harry Houdini’s great-nephew explains why he wanted to explore late magician’s secrets in docuseries 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z Houdini was actually born in Budapest and moved to Appleton in 1878 when he was 4 years old. Houdini’s draw for Appleton no illusion 2017-03-25T04:00:00Z Everybody assumed he knew Houdini, but he didn’t. The Magic Castle owner Milt Larsen on Houdini and famous illusionists 2017-05-21T04:00:00Z Now he's grabbing the Houdini of the hardwood. Steph Curry to appear on "Feherty" this spring - Golf Digest 2017-03-20T04:00:00Z He loves this hotel, he says, not least because the concierge writes a comic about Houdini with the former concierge. Neil Gaiman: ‘I like being British. Even when I’m ashamed, I’m fascinated’ 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z “One day my sister saw a piece of mail addressed to my dad, but instead of just Harry H. Hardeen, which is how he went, it said Harry Houdini Hardeen,” he recalled to Fox News. Harry Houdini’s great-nephew explains why he wanted to explore late magician’s secrets in docuseries 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z “The interest or fascination with Houdini would not be sustained locally if it were not for the out-of-town visitors,” he said. Houdini’s draw for Appleton no illusion 2017-03-25T04:00:00Z These Houdini maneuvers could prove useful for engineers. How the slimy hagfish ties itself up in knots—and survives shark attacks 2017-01-06T05:00:00Z He added: "The real Houdini work of freeing our economies from carbon has only just begun." World CO2 emissions stay flat for third year, helped by China falls: study 2016-11-13T05:00:00Z In the back room of a restaurant on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, posters of Harry Houdini lined the walls and a pair of his iconic handcuffs lay on a table. Houdini fans hold annual seance: 'If anyone could escape the beyond, it's him' 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z He finally told us the story, that we are related to Harry Houdini. Harry Houdini’s great-nephew explains why he wanted to explore late magician’s secrets in docuseries 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z Carpenter said his Houdini economic impact figures were based on a tourism formula that estimates spending at hotels, restaurants and shopping. Houdini’s draw for Appleton no illusion 2017-03-25T04:00:00Z A regular gridiron Houdini who often escapes from the shackles of defensive linemen. Take 2: Here's hoping the Seahawks have reason to celebrate their 40th birthday 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z The new show will also tip its hat to the era’s most famous guy with nothing up his sleeve - Harry Houdini. Cate Blanchett and Josh Groban lead Broadway’s fall season 2016-08-29T04:00:00Z “We have your handcuffs, Houdini. Please, open the handcuffs,” Dorothy Dietrich, a fellow magician, said. Houdini fans hold annual seance: 'If anyone could escape the beyond, it's him' 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z He also received a helping hand from Houdini himself. Harry Houdini’s great-nephew explains why he wanted to explore late magician’s secrets in docuseries 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z Houdini Plaza is the very heart of downtown Appleton, and it’s the center of activity for the city’s signature community events, like Mile of Music and Octoberfest. Houdini’s draw for Appleton no illusion 2017-03-25T04:00:00Z "They nicknamed it Houdini because it escaped over a six-foot wall," he said. Fifty years of the Tay Road Bridge - BBC News 2016-08-17T04:00:00Z A man known as the “prison Houdini” for his numerous escapes was given a path to freedom Thursday, 36 years after being convicted of stealing mechanic tools his father bequeathed to him. 5 Things to Know in Florida for July 14 2016-07-14T04:00:00Z Curious Houdini enthusiasts and members of the media watched her, wondering if the famous magician would speak from the afterlife. Houdini fans hold annual seance: 'If anyone could escape the beyond, it's him' 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z In his quest to learn about Houdini while filming, Hardeen discovered many rumors that continue to haunt the icon’s legacy. Harry Houdini’s great-nephew explains why he wanted to explore late magician’s secrets in docuseries 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z “They promote pretty heavily. They bring in travel writers from throughout the U.S. and they do write about Houdini and his connection with Appleton,” said Carpenter. Houdini’s draw for Appleton no illusion 2017-03-25T04:00:00Z They may seem relatively harmless, but Ronald, Wendy and that Burger King guy are all members of an underground society of fast food owners—a club with more tricks up its sleeve than Houdini. 10 Things You Didn't Know About Fast Food 2016-07-14T04:00:00Z “He was a great magician and magic historian,” Mr. Copperfield said of Mulholland, whose virtuosity helped the CIA during the Cold War, “which is why Houdini gave his stuff to him.” David Copperfield was magic consultant on ‘Now You See Me 2’ 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z A seance for Houdini is a Halloween tradition, held every year on the anniversary of the magician’s death – 31 October 1926. Houdini fans hold annual seance: 'If anyone could escape the beyond, it's him' 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z Some tales that have long persisted include Houdini could have been an informant for top spy agencies during World War I. Harry Houdini’s great-nephew explains why he wanted to explore late magician’s secrets in docuseries 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z The family lived here for four years, according to the Museum at the Castle, which is the epicenter of Houdini culture with its permanent display of Houdini’s life and memorabilia. Houdini’s draw for Appleton no illusion 2017-03-25T04:00:00Z And for every green-tinted Houdini TV series that fails, eventually one will succeed because the world is thirsty for antique mysticism. Magic is having its moment in pop culture 2016-06-10T04:00:00Z Copperfield lingers in the section where most of the Houdini stuff is. David Copperfield brings his magic to movies for 'Now You See Me 2' 2016-06-10T04:00:00Z Dietrich, a director at the Houdini Museum in Scranton, Pennsylvania, has presided over Houdini seances for many years at the museum and promised the event contained no trickery. Houdini fans hold annual seance: 'If anyone could escape the beyond, it's him' 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z “Houdini was interested in spirituality, but he was appalled that people would exploit a gullible public who sought to communicate with their loved ones who had passed on,” said Hardeen. Harry Houdini’s great-nephew explains why he wanted to explore late magician’s secrets in docuseries 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z The Houdini connection is worth an estimated $1 million a year in economic impact in the community, said Matt Carpenter, the museum’s executive director. Houdini’s draw for Appleton no illusion 2017-03-25T04:00:00Z As I attempted a Houdini maneuver getting her out of the car, up the curb and down the sidewalk to the church door, she somehow slithered from my grasp. A Mother's Lesson: When Memory Fails, Delight in the Moment 2016-05-06T04:00:00Z Houdini, of course, is one of Copperfield’s heroes as well — mostly because of the way he marketed himself. David Copperfield brings his magic to movies for 'Now You See Me 2' 2016-06-10T04:00:00Z In the 90 years since Houdini died, he hasn’t said a word, though Dietrich has witnessed a few curious occurrences during past seances. Houdini fans hold annual seance: 'If anyone could escape the beyond, it's him' 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z “I spoke to the guy who organized it, Sid Radner. And he said he didn’t expect Houdini to show up, but he wanted to be there in case he did.” Harry Houdini’s great-nephew explains why he wanted to explore late magician’s secrets in docuseries 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z Doyle believes there are more things under heaven and on Earth than are dreamt of in Houdini's skeptical, scientific philosophy. Fox's 'Houdini & Doyle': The game is afoot in turn-of-the-last century London 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z Many veterans were in attendance as the doors opened to the exhibits following a reception in neighboring Houdini Plaza. Veteran portraits tell forgotten stories at Appleton museum 2016-04-30T04:00:00Z A legendary illusionist and the creator of the aforementioned Sherlock Holmes walk into a crime scene in the new detective drama "Houdini & Doyle." TV This Week for May 1 - 7: 'Penny Dreadful' on Showtime 2016-04-29T04:00:00Z “I’m not saying it was Houdini, I’m not saying it wasn’t Houdini. I’m just saying we had some interesting things happen,” Dietrich said. Houdini fans hold annual seance: 'If anyone could escape the beyond, it's him' 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z Last summer, Cruz referred to members of the Supreme Court as "rogue justices" and "robed Houdinis" after a 6-3 decision to uphold Obama's health care law. Senate Judiciary Chairman Charles Grassley on Tuesday warned Chief Justice John Roberts to stay out of the Senate's fight over the Supreme Court's vacancy, accusing the current court of being overly political 2016-04-05T04:00:00Z Doyle is annoyed by Houdini's American loudness, Houdini by British reserve. Fox's 'Houdini & Doyle': The game is afoot in turn-of-the-last century London 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z Houdini is out of her domain as the chukar flees to a thicket of trees and hides. Ancient sport of falconry now a modern hobby 2016-03-12T05:00:00Z Now he and his Houdini team recede into the distance. Artistry and Joy, in Victory and Defeat 2016-01-17T05:00:00Z Once, a framed photograph of Houdini fell and the glass shattered during a moment of silence. Houdini fans hold annual seance: 'If anyone could escape the beyond, it's him' 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z Harry Houdini was an early 20th-century magician who specialized in escaping from jails, straitjackets, coffins and other seemingly inescapable surroundings. Senate Judiciary Chairman Charles Grassley on Tuesday warned Chief Justice John Roberts to stay out of the Senate's fight over the Supreme Court's vacancy, accusing the current court of being overly political 2016-04-05T04:00:00Z In the end, though, a win — however frozen — is a win, even if this one required a degree of luck that was improbable even for Team Houdini. Seahawks Pull a Win From Their Long Sleeves 2016-01-10T05:00:00Z Luckily for Houdini, she would still eat that night. Ancient sport of falconry now a modern hobby 2016-03-12T05:00:00Z Adams, a gnat dressed in green, tormented USC last week in Eugene with a performance that was a combination of Russell Wilson and Harry Houdini. Josh Rosen is good, and USC's defenders were happy to see him 2015-11-28T05:00:00Z Mathieson, a fan of Houdini since childhood, described himself as open minded about the idea of a seance. Houdini fans hold annual seance: 'If anyone could escape the beyond, it's him' 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z Oregon 5-3; Quarterback Adams went to Halloween party on Friday dressed as Harry Houdini. Chris Dufresne's college football top-25 rankings 2015-11-03T05:00:00Z As one medium after another tried to demonstrate occult powers, Houdini caught them all, explaining how what seemed miraculous was actually the result of trickery. Did Margery really contact her dead brother? 2015-10-23T04:00:00Z Falconers put hoods over their falcons to calm the birds, but Appelman couldn’t keep a hood on his, so he named her Houdini. Ancient sport of falconry now a modern hobby 2016-03-12T05:00:00Z One, she is like Houdini and tends to escape from every tight spot she encounters,” Mr. Klein tells Inside the Beltway. Inside the Beltway: Ed Klein says Hillary Clinton is like Houdini 2015-10-21T04:00:00Z Dietrich herself seemed to still have hope that Houdini would make himself heard. Houdini fans hold annual seance: 'If anyone could escape the beyond, it's him' 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z The panel of judges for the contest included a Harvard psychology professor, a MIT-trained engineer and physicist, two researchers who focused on so-called psychic phenomena, and, curiously enough, magician Harry Houdini. Skepticism Versus Spiritualism: A Q&A with Author David Jaher 2015-10-06T04:00:00Z The only problem was that not everyone believed her story, including the great illusionist Harry Houdini. Did Margery really contact her dead brother? 2015-10-23T04:00:00Z On a windy day in January, he took Houdini out for practice and to show off what she could do. Ancient sport of falconry now a modern hobby 2016-03-12T05:00:00Z In 1915, Houdini made it as far as breaking the surface with his hand before assistants were forced to dig him up. Rescuers revive escape artist after 'buried alive' stunt goes wrong 2015-09-08T04:00:00Z “Here’s my opinion: if anyone could escape from the beyond, what do you think? It would be Houdini, right?” she said. Houdini fans hold annual seance: 'If anyone could escape the beyond, it's him' 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z The Opera House Hotel opened two years ago in a former theater building where Harry Houdini and the Marx Brothers once performed. Brisk Business at Bronx Hotel, Center of Legionnaires’ Outbreak 2015-08-27T04:00:00Z Perhaps he could take a cue from Harry Houdini, who once unbound himself from a straitjacket while dangling from a crane above Times Square. New York Today: Transforming Times Square 2015-08-24T04:00:00Z In the meantime, Appelman will keep training Houdini, preparing for the hunt. Ancient sport of falconry now a modern hobby 2016-03-12T05:00:00Z The Opera House Hotel’s building is more than a century old and once housed performances by Harry Houdini, the Marx Brothers and George Burns. NYC names hotel as source of deadly Legionnaires’ outbreak 2015-08-20T04:00:00Z Houdini, who exposed fraudulent mediums purporting to commune with the dead, devised a system with his wife, Beatrice, before he died to test whether such communications were really possible. Houdini fans hold annual seance: 'If anyone could escape the beyond, it's him' 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z The hotel's century-old building once housed performances by Harry Houdini and the Marx Brothers. NYC identifies historic Bronx Opera House Hotel as source of deadly Legionnaires' outbreak 2015-08-20T04:00:00Z As a boy, he saw Houdini perform in New York City, escaping from locked cabinets, wreathed in chains. Joseph Cornell: how the reclusive artist conquered the art world – from his mum’s basement 2015-07-25T04:00:00Z The machine carries bait, and it’s supposed to lure Houdini up, getting her in position for an attack. Ancient sport of falconry now a modern hobby 2016-03-12T05:00:00Z Go through any roll call of the magical greats, from Harry Houdini and the Great Lafayette to Penn & Teller and Derren Brown, and the lack of women is stark. 'We're more than just scantily clad assistants': meet the woman making magic's glass ceiling disappear 2015-07-20T04:00:00Z The restaurant cooked what were supposedly Houdini’s favorite foods, such as bread and butter custard and chop suey, said owner Sammy Musovic at the beginning of the event. Houdini fans hold annual seance: 'If anyone could escape the beyond, it's him' 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z Mailer wrote a book about Gilmore called The Executioner’s Song, and there were rumours that Gilmore was an illegitimate descendent of Houdini’s. Matthew Barney's Cremaster Cycle: 9 hours of 'challenging' art on film 2015-07-14T04:00:00Z Texas Sen. Ted Cruz has proposed electing judges to replace the tyrannical “robed Houdinis” who handed down decisions on Obamacare and marriage equality. They’ll never stop fighting the culture wars: Why the GOP won’t seize its “opportunity” to give up extremism 2015-06-29T04:00:00Z The idea is that Houdini will lose interest in the first bait and zoom toward the small bird below her, hunting the way a wild falcon would. Ancient sport of falconry now a modern hobby 2016-03-12T05:00:00Z While Cruz did not explain his reference to "robed Houdinis," Harry Houdini was an early 20th-century magician who specialized in escaping from jails, straitjackets, coffins and other seemingly inescapable surroundings. CAPITOL HILL BUZZ: Ted Cruz slams 'rogue justices' 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z “What most people don’t realize is that Houdini never said that he would come back. He said he would try to come back,” Dietrich had said during the interview. Houdini fans hold annual seance: 'If anyone could escape the beyond, it's him' 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z There is a recreation of the gas station killings, plus an appearance by Norman Mailer as Harry Houdini, discussing the concept of metamorphosis. Matthew Barney's Cremaster Cycle: 9 hours of 'challenging' art on film 2015-07-14T04:00:00Z Aside from holding your breath for several days, like some kind of mythical public speaking Houdini, what do you do about it? The Problem With The Air Speakers Breathe 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z A modern-day Houdini who had won many skirmishes with opponents was never expected to depart so quietly. Blatter quit as pressures rapidly built from all sides 2015-06-02T04:00:00Z Best of all, he said, is foiling "the neighborhood Houdinis" — the unleashed dogs that used his lawn as a public toilet. Amid drought, the West is no place for a lawn, as Nevada has learned 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z The seance was a way to test whether it is possible to communicate with the dead as well as remember the story of Houdini. Houdini fans hold annual seance: 'If anyone could escape the beyond, it's him' 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z As he happily warbles in “Albert’s Turn,” he’s a “nuptial Houdini/conjuring in-laws and panini.” Review: It Shoulda Been You’ is inventive satire of weddings 2015-04-14T04:00:00Z Then, when the Fifth Circuit finally ruled in favor of the homeowners, the company pulled a Houdini act: It dismissed its lawyers and stopped showing up in court. Chinese Drywall Firm to Pay Damages 2015-03-18T04:00:00Z A character in the book in her own right, she does not come across as a psychopath; she comes across as a mixture of a Labrador retriever, an F-16, and Houdini. How to Train Your Raptor 2015-03-02T05:00:00Z Quote of note: Brody said he and Ferri originally conceived photos that depicted a ring levitating above his hand, because the Oscar-winning actor was researching his role for the TV series “Houdini” at the time. Bulgari hosts pre-Oscars book-launch party to benefit Save the Children 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z After the event, Mathieson said he wasn’t surprised that Houdini didn’t make an appearance. Houdini fans hold annual seance: 'If anyone could escape the beyond, it's him' 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z DNA is nature’s Houdini, an escape artist par excellence. The G.M.O. Hunger Games 2015-01-21T05:00:00Z “When I think of his unlimited funds, I get hit by fits of despair,” Mr. Jay said, adding that he was able to buy a Houdini straitjacket only “because Copperfield already had one.” A Box of Tricks, Studio Size 2014-12-24T05:00:00Z “He’s kind of like Houdini,” Arizona defensive end Calais Campbell said. Surging Seahawks face wounded Cardinals in big NFC showdown 2014-12-20T05:00:00Z But four years has turned into what is now essentially a life sentence after a series of elaborate escapes and escape attempts that earned him the nickname of the “prison Houdini.” Fla. parole commission hears ‘prison Houdini’ case 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z Asheville Brewing changed Houdini Ale to Escape Artist to avoid any legal conflicts with the family of magician Harry Houdini. Brewers look to unique names to attract customers 2014-12-11T05:00:00Z Houdini purchased 24 plots at the 6-acre cemetery located just over the border from Brooklyn at the height of his fame. New effort afoot to restore Houdini’s grave in NYC 2014-11-28T05:00:00Z In the show, Basso will recreate Houdini’s famous Water Torture Cell - he’ll be put face-first into a tank of water with his feet manacled. Broadway-bound magician shows what’s up his sleeve 2014-11-25T05:00:00Z Houdini turned to debunking mediums in his middle age as his career as an escapologist went into decline. The Unbelievable Skepticism of the Amazing Randi 2014-11-07T05:00:00Z In the cutthroat world of magicians and mediums, Harry Houdini made enemies. Who'd Want to Murder Harry Houdini? 2014-10-31T04:00:00Z Still, Cutler tried to Houdini a two-handed chest pass to Matt Forte to avoid the sack. For Bears offense, it's mission unaccomplished 2014-10-29T04:00:00Z Houdini may be an exception to some typical chicken behaviors. From colorful coop come champion chickens 2014-10-26T04:00:00Z Trying to make contact with his dead mother, Houdini was fooled time and again, spurring him to expose frauds wherever he toured. Reasons to Visit Midtown: The Houdini Museum and Keens Steakhouse 2014-10-25T04:00:00Z Traditions can become dogma, and breaking free of these strictures would be the doctrinal equivalent of one of Harry Houdini’s famous escape acts. A Bombshell Document at the Vatican Synod 2014-10-13T04:00:00Z But those Houdini acts usually require outside help. Madison Bumgarner throws Nationals a bone(-headed gift) in Game 3 Cochran’s Houdini escape act was astounding enough to get a separate write-up but it’s also a single data point in the larger trend of the Republican Senate incumbents’ clean primary sweep this year. 5 Biggest Political Surprises So Far in 2014 2014-09-03T04:00:00Z Omni said Houdini will wait until all the other chickens are done with an apple treat and then put her face in it. From colorful coop come champion chickens 2014-10-26T04:00:00Z Harry Houdini died on Halloween in 1926 at the age of 52, a number familiar to anyone who knows card tricks. Reasons to Visit Midtown: The Houdini Museum and Keens Steakhouse 2014-10-25T04:00:00Z Magician Harry Handcuff Houdini made some daring escapes in his day, but his obligation to register for the draft was not one of them. Photos: Babe Ruth, Edwin Hubble, Al Capone and Oscar Mayer Among WW1 Draft Registrants 2014-07-25T04:00:00Z “Robert-Houdin said that a magician is an actor playing the part of someone with real power,” said Mr. Kalush, paraphrasing the French magician after whom Harry Houdini named himself. For Young Offenders, a New Confidence Game 2014-06-27T04:00:00Z If a nation is going to make a habit out of such unlikely maneuvers, it needs its own Houdini. Behind Luis Suárez, Uruguay’s World Cup Tradition Endures 2014-06-24T04:00:00Z “My own manager was calling me Houdini,” Sale said. White Sox can’t hold lead in 6-4 loss to Orioles 2014-06-23T04:00:00Z A bust of Houdini is on loan; it is the one stolen from his grave site in Queens in 1983 and recovered by the police in 2002. Reasons to Visit Midtown: The Houdini Museum and Keens Steakhouse 2014-10-25T04:00:00Z Q: Were you always interested in Harry Houdini? Steven Galloway on magic, memories and Houdini 2014-06-19T04:00:00Z “They called him ‘Baby Houdini’ because of how he was strapped down,” Greg recalls. 6-year-old doesn’t let medical condition stop him 2014-06-13T04:00:00Z Harriet, by contrast, immerses herself in Robert Louis Stevenson and accounts of the life of Harry Houdini and Captain Scott's expedition to the south pole. Donna Tartt: Is this the year of The Goldfinch? 2014-05-30T04:00:00Z He described George W Bush as “”a cross-eyed Texan war-monger, unelected, inarticulate, who epitomises the arrogance of American foreign policy” and Tony Blair as “a mixture of Harry Houdini and a greased piglet”. Sarah Palin, Boris Johnson And How To Get Elected By Telling Good Jokes In The Internet Age 2014-04-30T11:07:00Z Mr. Dreyer said Houdini was the No. 1 vaudeville attraction of his time, dividing his shows into three acts: illusion, escape and debunking spiritualists. Reasons to Visit Midtown: The Houdini Museum and Keens Steakhouse 2014-10-25T04:00:00Z I think the tension between the empirical rationalism that Houdini so loved and the hocus pocus of spiritualism are metaphors for the idea that truth is neither fact nor fiction. Steven Galloway on magic, memories and Houdini 2014-06-19T04:00:00Z Ernie Kent, who is somewhat familiar with Houdini escapes, Monday accepted a challenge of a similar magnitude, that of rebuilding the sagging Washington State men’s basketball program. Ernie Kent at WSU: A rebuilding project unlike any other in the Pac-12 2014-04-01T02:38:26Z Now there is debate about whether he might be more appropriately called Houdini. To ‘Rambo’ Hit-Man Case, Add an Element of Houdini 2014-01-18T03:41:57Z Three shows are expected to have tryouts here next year before heading to Broadway, including "The Last Ship," starring Sting, and "Houdini," with Hugh Jackman. Executive Profile: Keeping theater and city center stage 2013-11-04T05:00:00Z “Houdini would cut his arm open the week before an escape and insert a pick under his skin,” Mr. Bukowski disclosed. Reasons to Visit Midtown: The Houdini Museum and Keens Steakhouse 2014-10-25T04:00:00Z Canadian author Steven Galloway explores the fickle nature of memory in "The Confabulist," his book about the life and death of one of the world's most famous magicians, Harry Houdini. Steven Galloway on magic, memories and Houdini 2014-06-19T04:00:00Z After getting only two sacks in their first two games, the Bears sacked Roethlisberger three times and came close on another three with him using what coach Marc Trestman called "Houdini" moves to escape. Brad Biggs' Bears film session 2013-09-24T01:51:00Z A political Houdini, he emerged practically unscathed from a massive votes-for-money scandal that toppled senior officials and finally saw some of his closest confidants convicted by the Supreme Court last year. Can Dilma Recover? 2013-08-24T20:45:00Z Regardless of legal reform, that looks like an uphill struggle, even for the Harry Houdini of Italian politics. Analysis: Berlusconi's fate highlights problems in Italy's judicial system 2013-08-09T00:10:09Z Did the master showman really die of a burst appendix and peritonitis after being punched by a man who may have been hired by Houdini’s enemies? Reasons to Visit Midtown: The Houdini Museum and Keens Steakhouse 2014-10-25T04:00:00Z Houdini wastes some time with idle chitchat and then eventually obliges. Inside a Job-Training Program That's Just Hellacious Enough to Get Results 2013-07-12T14:13:42Z In terms of timing though, with Wigan Athletic struggling with this season's Houdini act, the award of the week must go to Paul Lambert and Aston Villa. Luis Suárez and José Mourinho just perpetuate off the field nonsense 2013-05-01T14:02:38Z Wild pigs are virtual Houdinis, able to dig or climb over almost any barrier; pig experts are fond of saying that “if a fence won’t hold water, it won’t hold a wild pig.” Hunting Ranches Resist Efforts to Curb Feral Swine 2013-04-28T00:47:01Z Students do homework in a library stocked with volumes on magic, including a book on white magic from 18th-century France, and books with notes handwritten in the margins by Harry Houdini. Hocus-Pocus 101: Course Casts Its Spell Over Elite Students 2013-04-17T05:10:28Z The perfect place to speculate is the Houdini Museum of New York, near Pennsylvania Station. Reasons to Visit Midtown: The Houdini Museum and Keens Steakhouse 2014-10-25T04:00:00Z The flowery hat gets replaced with a baseball cap and the voice turns high-pitched as Houdini arrives. Inside a Job-Training Program That's Just Hellacious Enough to Get Results 2013-07-12T14:13:42Z They used to say that Houdini never wowed anyone by getting into trouble, only by getting out of it. Tiger Woods sees bad follow good at the Masters in scrappy first round 2013-04-11T20:44:00Z On this evidence we should all, nevertheless, stick a euro or two on them because Houdini appears to be alive and well, and living in Limerick. Harlequins 12-18 Munster 2013-04-07T17:44:02Z England won't be particularly happy with its own performance either, despite the team again doing its best Houdini act in the final Test against New Zealand at Auckland. Rebuilt India Enjoys Test Revival 2013-03-27T01:33:32Z New in paperback: an exploration of the oddball friendship that formed between two very different kinds of geniuses: the magician Harry Houdini and Sherlock Holmes creator Arthur Conan Doyle. GM says did not request 2013 pay bump for CEO Akerson 2013-02-26T17:47:49Z The "Harrisburg Houdini" played his entire pro career with the Rochester Royals, 1948-55. Here We Stay? There They Go might be better slogan for well-traveled Kings 2013-01-27T03:02:04Z Play kicks off at 12.30 and the state-of-the-art viewing screen enables you to see at a glance the current Houdini assessment of all the other games while watching Carlsen. Leonard Barden on Chess 2013-01-25T22:55:03Z From the media view, Lance Armstrong on Oprah's couch is a Houdini moment. And the winners at media manipulation are: Jodie Foster and Lance Armstrong 2013-01-14T18:30:12Z Maybe that doesn’t matter to an independently wealthy man like Trump or a political Houdini like Bill Clinton. Why Powerful Men Cheat 2012-11-16T10:55:00Z Atkinson, who squirmed away from tackles all night, played Houdini once more and wiggled free for nine yards and a first down. Atkinson, Lee help Auburn hold off Kentlake, 28-24 2012-09-28T05:55:08Z Sensing a lack of proper esteem from Adams and Dixon, I then detailed — in great depth — Riley’s homage to Houdini in escaping the pack-and-play over the weekend. Essay: In England, Gambling on Children’s Olympic Prospects 2012-08-04T20:54:34Z "It was kind of a Houdini act that got me where I am right now." Mark Rypien takes lead at Tahoe celebrity golf 2012-07-22T01:31:09Z Among the well-known vaudeville entertainers must be mentioned Mr. Harry Houdini, whose celebrated feats with handcuffs, strait-jackets and various restraints used to confine the insane and fractious are well known. 50 Years Ago: Nuclear War Planning 2012-07-01T14:15:00.217Z Fooling Houdini introduces the layman to the fascinating and deep world of magic, from its beginnings to present trends on the magic circuit. VIDEO: Magic explained: Finding Houdini 2012-06-28T13:05:35Z When we insist on secrecy, we may think we’re fooling everyone, Houdini included. How to fool Houdini-and avoid fooling yourself 2012-06-19T23:15:00.423Z But many lesser players watching the game live with specialized computer chess engines weren’t flummoxed by Anand’s play; programs like Houdini had flagged Anand’s trap a few moves earlier. India Ink: The Case for Computers in Chess 2012-06-06T08:57:15Z Dave Robertson is known as Houdini for his ability to escape pressure situations with runners on base. Yankees? Dave Robertson Is Suddenly Mariano Rivera?s Successor 2012-05-05T01:29:17Z On Sunday, July 7th, Mr. Houdini invited a party of newspaper men and those interested in magic, to witness a very remarkable box-trick on New York Bay. 50 Years Ago: Nuclear War Planning 2012-07-01T14:15:00.217Z And he wrote on other subjects as well: a history of ABC Sports, a biography of the escape artist Harry Houdini, a primer on horse racing. Bert Sugar, Boxing Writer and Commentator, Is Dead at 74 2012-03-26T19:21:24Z Houdini himself published many of his own secrets. How to fool Houdini-and avoid fooling yourself 2012-06-19T23:15:00.423Z Morgan obviously did not believe that McCarthy could pull off another Houdini act. Mick McCarthy's decency was not enough to prevent sacking by Wolves 2012-02-13T12:40:43Z New arrivals like Gallagher don't deny Brazil faces significant problems, such as corruption, high taxes and bureaucratic red tape that could tie Houdini in knots. Why Is Your Boss Moving to Brazil? 2012-02-09T20:50:00Z He once appeared to be Harry Houdini for the way his apparently doomed teams in Portsmouth escaped relegation at the end of troubled seasons. On Soccer: Given Room, Tottenham Runs Toward the Top 2012-01-10T17:43:00Z The producers’ announcement described the musical as a “contemporary look at the life and death” of Houdini, and Mr. Sorkin made particular note that the show would not be a comprehensive biography. ArtsBeat Blog: Jackman to Try to Work His Box Office Magic as Houdini 2012-01-04T16:16:36Z But he expressed a hope that a new arrangement might be worked out, in cooperation with the Houdini Museum. City Room: As Halloween Nears, the Master Magician Reappears in Queens 2011-10-24T22:09:56Z Perhaps the most famous known exponent of this method for training the observing faculties was Houdini, the famous magician, who describes the method in detail and his experiences in applying it in his memoirs. Every Man His Own University 2011-08-04T02:00:22.623Z “As a Jewish kid, I think magic was a kind of entree to the world for my dad, maybe the way it was for Houdini,” he said. Sidney Radner, Guardian of Houdini Legacy, Dies at 91 2011-06-27T05:48:02Z The archive also includes parts of a script Burgess wrote for a stage show about the escapologist Harry Houdini, which he was working on with Orson Welles. Burgess archive yields lost gems 2011-05-11T11:31:11Z I have been deeply fascinated by the life of Harry Houdini since I was young, and in many ways I’ve been preparing for this role my whole life. ArtsBeat Blog: Jackman to Try to Work His Box Office Magic as Houdini 2012-01-04T16:16:36Z “Houdini, in his lifetime, had paid for the fixing of dozens of magicians’ graves that were in disrepair. City Room: As Halloween Nears, the Master Magician Reappears in Queens 2011-10-24T22:09:56Z She left Houdini in 1926, two months before he died, and took up acting. Been and Gone 2011-04-05T00:01:23Z That was the standard opening of Houdini’s shows from 1925 through most of 1926, the time that Miss Young shared the stage with the great illusionist. Dorothy Young, Houdini?s Stage Assistant, Is Dead at 103 2011-03-25T03:40:34Z It was another Houdini performance from England on their favourite Indian stage at Chennai. Graeme Swann helps keep England in World Cup with West Indies win 2011-03-17T18:07:40Z There is no better time to read the riot act than after a Houdini victory. England need extra spin after dire Cricket World Cup opener 2011-02-23T17:23:08Z A bust has been restored at Harry Houdini’s grave site in the Machpelah Cemetery in Queens. City Room: As Halloween Nears, the Master Magician Reappears in Queens 2011-10-24T22:09:56Z In an illusion called The Radio Girl of 1950, Houdini would show the audience that a cabinet, shaped as a wireless receiver was empty. Been and Gone 2011-04-05T00:01:23Z “I was sworn to secrecy, never to divulge any of Houdini’s secrets,” she said in a 1999 interview for a PBS “American Experience” documentary about Houdini. Dorothy Young, Houdini?s Stage Assistant, Is Dead at 103 2011-03-25T03:40:34Z Perhaps fittingly, Conan Doyle’s fame brought him into company with the greatest magician of his age, Harry Houdini, who did not suffer fakes gladly. Houdini's Skeptical Advice: Just Because Something's Unexplained Doesn't Mean It's Supernatural 2011-02-04T15:15:00.243Z |
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