![]() ![]() She's appeared in many television specials, and is the first and only woman to perform the death defying Bullet Catch, a stunt that's killed 12 men, called "the stunt that scared Houdini." Houdini backed out after announcing he'd attempt it. YOUTUBE LINK Our famous Original Houdini Seance has been seen on TV in countries throughout the world ( watch?v=T81M1vZTdIM)ĭorothy Dietrich's () been called "one of the most noted magicians of the late 20th century" by Columbia Encyclopedia. They're also responsible for getting Turner Classic Movies to restore Houdini's long lost and best movie, "The Grim Game", parts of which will be shown along with free refreshments. The Houdini Museum ( ) recently received world wide acclaim for replacing Houdini's vandalized bust at his grave, at a cost of $10,000, that had been destroyed. Reservations suggested, but not necessary. Houdini told people, save your money - don't be cheated! Houdini famously said if the greatest escape artist of all time, could not escape from the beyond, no one could. The Seance was a test challenging crooked mediums and psychics who claimed to contact the dead. Many have been attended by Houdini's family. Gibson, Milborne Christopher and Dorothy Dietrich did them at New York's legendary Magic Towne House for many years, and other locations such as Houdini's house on 113th Street and at Houdini's first childhood home on New York's 79th Street. The Seance dates back directly to Houdini's wife. Before Gibson died he passed the legacy and tradition to magic celebrity, Dorothy Dietrich. Gibson helped Houdini with literary projects, and wrote several Houdini biographies and magic books culled from Houdini's notes. Gibson was creator of "The Shadow", one of the most successful mystery series of all time. Gibson, who Bess asked to continue when she stopped in 1936. The New York Times reported she wanted "the motivation for the spirit-communication to be free from monetary gain." That was also the feeling of Houdini friend and writer Walter B. As Bess said, it should not be a profit making venture. Free snacks and movies will start at Noon and at 6 PM. The event has always been free as wife Bess wanted them. 24, 2019 - PRLog - The Original Houdini Seance will be headed up by the non-profit museum's directors and renowned magicians Dorothy Dietrich and Dick Brookz, at the time Houdini died on Halloween, in 1926 at 1:29 PM, and at the time of his last show at 7:30 PM. Gibson, Dorothy Dietrich, Milbourne Christopher. ![]()
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