Last year, I published my second Houdini book, Houdini Schooldays Plus History of the Story, which is still available.
Besides publishing my second book, there were many more highlights for HHCE in 2023.
Shared some special posts that included not widely known information.
- First Golf Lessons in the UK
- What Pathe Films was Houdini involved with?
- Davenport Brother Rope Trick leads to Houdini’s first Handcuff Escape
- Houdini, the master of illusion, throws himself chained into the Seine
- Who was the printer and selling agent behind “Adams Press” located at 19 Park Place?
Shared a series of posts on Houdini’s copyrighted plays.
- Houdini Breaks into Playwriting – Challenged or Upside Down
- Walking Through a Brick Wall
- Buried Alive
Shared some additional posts on Houdini and Reeves.
Shared The Grim Game Story Adapatation.
Shared “Houdini Nuts” adventure.
Shared a series of posts where I share an interview that Pictures and Picturegoer magazine did with Harry Houdini.
- His romance
- His future film plans
- His pet superstition
- His greatest happiness
- His fertile brain
- His pleasure in films
Shared s series of posts where I share 4 page Master Mystery supplements and trade notices that appeared in Kinmatograph and Lantern Weekly.
Shared a number of other items from my personal collection.
- The Spirit of Houdini Wishes You a Happy New Year!
- Harry Houdini (signature) appears on 1961 Days of Thrills and Laughter (DTL) Production Still(s)
- Happy 149th Birthday
- Movie still from Haldane of the Secret Service – Charles Fang
- Movie still from Haldane of the Secret Service – Jane Jennings
- Movie still from Haldane of the Secret Service – Gladys Lesliie
- The Man From Beyond on VHS and DVD
- Famous Cinema Star Series Postcard of Harry Houdini
- Rare 11×14 Grim Game Still
- Mark Spears Monsters Halloween Edition Trading Card Series
- Houdini Serial Released on the Open Market Advertisement
- French Cinema Cards continued
- Collecting Magic Workbook – A visit with Fred Pittella
Shared my latest research on the Tatler Cuff.
- Tributes to Houdini (Durbin)
- Update on Search for Tatler Handcuff
- The missing IBM Museum is “the key” to the Tatler Handcuffs
In 2024, I plan to continue to share research, items from my collection, and publish my next Houdini book.
A great year. Thanks for all the gems, Joe.
Another book next year? Yay!
Happy New Year. Here’s to an equally productive 2024.
You are most welcome and thank you for your support. Cheers!
Happy 2024 Joe!
Thanks for your support in 2023! Cheers to 2024!!