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Showing posts with label Steve Baker. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Steve Baker. Show all posts
Monday, April 29, 2024

The Baker Challenge Belt

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  The picture above was hand made by escape artist Steve Baker. It was part of a run of 25 belts, but mine was unique in that it was the onl...
Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Houdini Month Bonus: The King Breakers

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If you've never heard the term King Breakers, you're not alone. It's a term known by most escape artists, but not really a po...
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Thursday, October 5, 2017

Houdini Month : The Steve Baker Interview

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Mr.Escape & the Magic Detective Interview  At the time of this interview, The Magic Detective Blog did not yet exist. I did have...
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Monday, October 2, 2017

Houdini - An Escape Revelation

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Five years ago, I wrote an article about two of Houdini's friends. One of whom, may or may not been a secret girlfriend. Those frien...
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Sunday, September 17, 2017

Escape Artist Steve Baker, aka Mr. Escape, Has Died

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My friend and mentor, Steve Baker has passed away. He died at 11:11pm on Saturday Sept 16th, 2017 at his home in Illinois. His wife Juli...
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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Houdini's Water Torture Cell by Steve Baker

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When I was a kid, I saw Steve Baker's performance of the Escape from The Water Torture Cell on TV. I don't recall if it was a rer...
Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Steve Baker Mr. Escape Update

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I spoke with a friend of mine today, Steve Baker, known professionally as Mr. Escape . Steve is in his 70s now and not in the best health....
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Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Episode 1 Additional Information

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First, thank you to everyone who clicked over to watch my new The Magic Detective Show on Youtube! I really appreciate it. Episode 1 show...
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Sunday, December 11, 2011

Houdini Straight Jacket History & More

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(library of congress photo) The escape from a straight jacket was original with Houdini. He claimed that he visited St. John Asylum in...
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