The Grand Theatre: Where Houdini Dared the Impossible Located at 335 Fifth Avenue, the Grand Theatre (originally known as Louis’ Opera House) was already a key player in San Diego’s entertainment ...
When vaudeville impresario Martin Beck "discovered" a struggling Harry Houdini in 1899, it was Houdini's ability to escape from handcuffs which caught his attention. Although Houdini was hardly ...
Harry Houdini remains an endlessly fascinating figure even almost a century after his death. The world-famous magician and ...
Escapologist David Blaine says he is working on his last ever stunt – as he wants to retire next year at 52, the age his hero Harry Houdini died. American Blaine's feats include encasing himself ...
The big five on our list are Harry Houdini, Edna Ferber, Joseph McCarthy, Rocky Bleier and Willem Dafoe. Others in consideration are Brad Smith, Greta Van Susteren, Howard Hawks, Eric Hinske and ...
Harry Houdini is remembered today for his legendary escapes and illusions, but he also had a lifelong obsession with the paranormal. After dabbling in fake seances himself, Houdini made ...