Houdini Exhumation

[Fitter]

I don't know if anyone is interested in this (http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/us/AP-Houdini-Exhumation.html) or not but I thought I'd share it with you.

[Blondin]

Here's what they're really up to:

When they open the coffin it will contain, not the desiccated body of Harry Houdini, but a very much alive and grinning David Blaine!

Then, as everyone turns to look at Houdini’s nephew, George Hardeen, he will rip off a wig and mask and reveal that he is actually... the wizened and wrinkled, 103-year-old Harry Houdini who’s been leading a quiet existence as a hermit in a small Navaho village in rural Arizona for the past 50 years.

He will then drop to one knee with a theatrical flourish and say, “Ta Daaaaaaa!!!”

Top that, Amazing One!:D

[Bob Klase]

he will rip off a wig and mask and reveal that he is actually... the wizened and wrinkled, 103-year-old Harry Houdini

2007 minus 1874 = 133 year old. Houdini once again sets a record as the person who lived longer than anyone in non-biblical history.

[joesixpack]

He will then drop to one knee with a theatrical flourish and say, “Ta Daaaaaaa!!!”




That was the part that made me spray coffee on my desk.

Too funny...

[Blondin]

2007 minus 1874 = 133 year old. Houdini once again sets a record as the person who lived longer than anyone in non-biblical history.

I was off by only 30 years? Wow, I just pulled that number out of ... well never mind.

[Azrael 5]

They will have to hold up a sheet,as is traditional in all magic acts!

[cj.23]

Were Houdini's relationships with Conan-Doyle really this bad by the end? I am more interested in another question - one frequently sees it asserted Houdini was an atheist. Was this so? I greatly admire Houdini, and am disappointed to see this going on. Still, if there is real concern, and the family agree, I expect its for the best.

cj x