Harry Houdini was a magician, an escape artist, a skeptic, and a showman. We wanted a spooky spectacular star for an October spooky episode, and Houdini put the spectacle in spectacular.

 

Join Rebecca and Becca as we talk about the life of one of the most famous magicians in American history, and, perhaps more importantly, an early crusader against con artists and frauds in the realm of Spiritualism (Check out our previous episodes on Spiritualism if you haven't already!)

 

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If you are looking for more information, we found these resources to be helpful:

Link to PBS doc about Houdini

Recent New Yorker article with some great biography recommendations

Smithsonian Mag article about Houdini’s many endeavors

His IMDb page from his brief movie career

Video of a Houdini escape

 

You’re Listening To: Rebecca Fachner and Rebecca Grawl

The Person Responsible for it Sounding Good: Dan King

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