The Escape Of Good Hope
Today is the 80th death anniversary of Harry Houdini, the greatest escape artist of them all. As they always do on this day, Houdini fans set up a seance, trying to conjure up the great man's spirit. But it was all to no effect. There was no message from Houdini. Born Erik Weisz in Budapest, Hungary, on March 24, 1874, he was advised in 1899 by Martin Beck, a notable impresario, to shun traditional magic and to concentrate upon perfecting the art of escape. It was excellent advice. Alas, today there was not a single Harry spotter.
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