I've started a little thing I call 'The 30 Days of Houdini'. Thirty days of Houdini articles as a sort of a countdown to the big movie event on the History Channel. I guess I started with what my friend Mark calls, 'a soft roll out'. The first few articles appeared with no fan fair at all.....very un-Houdini-like of me.
To be honest, I'm not sure I can even pull off 30 articles in a month. I also have 40 performances to do, and more work on my Steampunk Illusionist show and the iWonder Show. So, time will tell if it can be done. I know that the articles will likely be short. The first ones, about the Origins of Houdini's act, are broken into Parts 1, 2, 3 and probably 4. A lot of cool things are planned. On Day 23 which is August 23rd, the Potter & Potter Houdini Auction takes place. I have no affiliation with them, but I will surely help promote it! If there is anyone out there who would like to contribute an article or two, that would assist me in getting to 30. I've had a few guest bloggers in the past, so let me know. You can reach me at carnegiemagic@aol.com
I'm working on something special for Day 30, which I can't quite divulge yet. I hope you enjoy
The 30 Days of Houdini!
UPDATE: As of today, August 10th, I've continued to put out a new piece each day. I have material written for about a week in advance, so I'm covered until next Sunday. I'll begin researching things for the last two weeks of August shortly. I've got a good feeling I'll make all 30 articles!
Portentous and pretentious, in my opinion. He's still playing that guy in "The Pianist," not Houdini.
ReplyDeleteDavid, I think Harvey Keitel and Paul Michael Glaser probably did the best jobs. However, I've not seen the movie yet and I'm very much looking forward to it and I have a feeling we all will be pleasantly surprised. I expect, like the Tony Curtis movie, this will bring more newbies into the magic flock!
DeleteWhat kind of madman can do a post on Houdini everyday? Oh, wait...
ReplyDeleteLove it!
I could be in over my head, lol. But it's worth a shot. IF I run short, I'll just start doing links to your best articles :)
DeleteWishing you success on all fronts & looking forward 30 Days of Houdini...however many days it may well be!
ReplyDeleteThanks!!!!!!
DeleteI enjoy learning everything I can about magic tricks, magicians, mind reading tricks, card magic tricks, and so much more. It’s fascinating to learn all these interesting tricks.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to see more from your blog.
Louise
Brody is still that guy in Predators kicking alien butt!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your project, Dean!