Houdini Exhumation

Fitter · 23rd March 2007, 07:18 AM

I don't know if anyone is interested in this or not but I thought I'd share it with you.

Blondin · 23rd March 2007, 06:58 PM

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!

Bob Klase · 24th March 2007, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by Blondin

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 · 24th March 2007, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by Blondin

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 · 24th March 2007, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by Bob Klase

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 · 24th March 2007, 05:03 PM

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

cj.23 · 25th March 2007, 07:43 PM

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

23rd March 2007, 07:18 AM	#1
Fitter Master Poster Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Just outside Balzac Posts: 2,406	Houdini Exhumation I don't know if anyone is interested in this or not but I thought I'd share it with you.

23rd March 2007, 06:58 PM	#2
Blondin Muse Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Ontario Posts: 909	A real Hou-dunnit 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!

24th March 2007, 09:13 AM	#4
joesixpack Critical Thinker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Edge of the continent, Pacific county, WA Posts: 453	Originally Posted by Blondin 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...
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25th March 2007, 07:43 PM	#7
cj.23 Master Poster Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kadath in the Cold Waste Posts: 2,057	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
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24th March 2007, 09:08 AM	#3
Bob Klase Master Poster Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 2,445	Originally Posted by Blondin 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.

24th March 2007, 11:12 AM	#5
Blondin Muse Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Ontario Posts: 909	Originally Posted by Bob Klase 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.