This month marks the 100 Year Anniversary of the Society of American Magicians endorsing The Grim Game. To celebrate, thought I would share some interesting things from my personal copy of the Magic—Unity—Might M U M The Society of Americans Magicians Monthly Vol 9 No. 3 New York August 1919.
The first is a photo of Dean Kellar, Wizard of Wizards, Irvin W. Willat, Wizard of the Camera, who directed “The Grim Game”, and Houdini, Wizard of Escape. This picture was taken while Dean Kellar was visiting the studio during the picturization of the great story.
Second, Houdini shares new light on the bullet catching trick:
Third, is a highly sought after four-page color insert:
And last, is an exchange between a Mr. Levett and Houdini regarding Robert Heller and Laura Keene:
Great stuff Joe! Mr. Levett’s letter to HH seems much ado about nothing.
Thanks Leo! HH reply is what I found interesting due to the Harry Houdini and Abraham Lincoln connection.