BONUS: Houdini, London and the Unpickable Lock
America: The Story of the USA · Liam Heffernan
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Show Notes
This bonus episode delves deeper into the life and performances of the legendary magician Harry Houdini, with a focus on one of his most remarkable feats, at the London Hippodrome, where he was challenges to unpick the world's most unpickable lock.
We explore the buildup to this defining moment, including the public's anticipation and the media's portrayal of Houdini as he faced this daunting challenge.
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Special guest for this episode:
- John Cox, a lifelong Houdini fan and founder of Wild About Harry, who has written extensively about him, and is currently working on a definitive chronology of Houdini's life and career.
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Highlights from this episode:
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Additional Resources:
Escaping Obscurity - The Travel Diary of Harry Houdini, 1897-1899 by John Cox
Houdini!!!: The Career of Ehrich Weiss by Ken Silverman
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