About Houdini by Harry Houdini
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HOW does he do it? That is the usual question I hear asked about my work in the theater.
No, dear reader, it is not my purpose to tell you how I open locks, how I escape from a prison cell into which I have been locked, having previously been stripped naked and manacled with heavy irons. I do not intend to tell you in this book how I escape from the trunk or the tightly corded and nailed-up box in which I have been confined, or how I unlock any regulation handcuff that can be produced—not yet.
The Lowercase Art Of Magic?Thursday, 10 March 2011 17:40 | Written by David Rowyn | | |
When I was very young, one of my favorite things to do was wait for the garbage truck to come collect the bags of trash that lined the curb. Driving the big truck didn't interest me much, but the man hanging off the back of the truck got my attention. He would swoop down, like he was having the time of his life, and use the inertia of the truck's movement to slingshot bag after bag behind his back directly into the compacter. It was like I got to see a little show once or twice a week. Looking back, he was something of an artist. 11 Kid Show Thoughts For 2011Saturday, 18 December 2010 21:09 | Written by David Rowyn | | |
I'm sure this one will ruffle some feather bouquets. Last Updated (Saturday, 18 December 2010 21:17) |
On Magic For ChildrenWednesday, 17 November 2010 16:38 | Written by David Rowyn | | |
Before we start, let me offer my categorization, for the purposes of these posts, of the different types of kid shows. Last Updated (Wednesday, 17 November 2010 16:44) Professional Attitude by Harlan TarbellTuesday, 09 November 2010 18:06 | Written by Administrator | | |
My first word to you now is to get the professional attitude. The purpose of my course is to make a Real Magician out of you. I want you to get Professional Skill even if you don't plan to go on the stage. By the end of this course you must be able to do tricks with the same skill as a magician in the profession. You must not be satisfied with less. Last Updated (Tuesday, 09 November 2010 18:08) |
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The Original Houdini Scrapbook by Walter B. Gibson
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Wednesday, 08 July 2009
