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3 episodes with dorothy dietrich
2 episodes with dorothy dietrich
2 episodes with dorothy dietrich
As we end our “Month of Boo'“ on The Magic Word Podcast, we close it out on the 98th anniversary of the death of Harry Houdini who passed on Halloween (October 31st), 1926. It is fitting that we have a chat with the internationally noted expert on “all things Houdini,” John Cox. John is the blogger of “Wild About Houdini” which is a daily blog about the master of escapes. He always seems to find some interesting nugget about Houdini's life that has been long overlooked or “escaped” his attention. If you are more of a visual person, then you might enjoy watching our conversation that was recorded over Zoom. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize This week, John Cox talks about the many variations of the “Houdini Seance” since the first one by Bess Houdini first held on the year following Harry's death. These modern day seances includes the current “Official” one hosted by Dorothy Dietrich and Dick Brookz and the “Original” one hosted by Tom Boldt and Bill Radner. John also tells us some details about Houdini's trial in Germany, plus he updates us on the books he is writing including the elucidation on Houdini's diary from his early years before he rose to his legendary status. Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.
In this episode we talk about Houdini's upcoming birthday. A 13 hour celebration for Houdini coming up on Facebook on March 27th 2022 called World Wide Houdini Birthday Celebration. We also talk about their Houdini museum and what's in store for the future there and more. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
Dorothy Dietrich is a premiere magician who has performed some very dangerous illusions. Her most dangerous was Catching as Bullet. In an interview from 2016, Dorothy tells us all the “behind the scenes” details of what it takes to perform this illusion. The interview is from February of 2016. Support the podcast by joining the Society of American Magicians at www.magicsam.com. Have an idea for an episode? Let us know at podcast@magicsam.com.
In this episode we talk to experts on Houdini, Dorothy Dietrich and Dick Brookz. We talk about all things Houdini; about their museum in Pennsylvania, how Houdini really died, Houdini's work debunking psychics, etc. Wesiseli.com. Patreon.com/wes_iseli
In this episode we talk to The First Lady of magic about her moving to New York as a teen to start a career in show business. We also discuss her famous bullet catch, upside down strait jacket escape from burning ropes, her numerous tv appearances, and much more. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
Has Harry Houdini ever been able to make contact from beyond the grave? On this episode of The Creepy Side of NEPA we sit down and talk with Dorothy Dietrich and Dick Brooks, directors of the Houdini Museum in Scranton PA. They discuss some the creepy things that happened over the years while holding the annual Houdini Séance. They also share some strange happenings from inside the museum, located in Scranton PA. If you have a spooky story that took place in the Northeast or Central PA we want to hear from you, our email address is ghost@wnep.com. Maybe we will feature you in our next episode. Like us on Facebook: WNEP's Creepy Side of NEPA
Dorothy Dietrich is one of the world's foremost female magician and escapologists. She was the first woman to catch a bullet in her mouth. Dorothy is also the first woman to perform a straitjacket escape while suspended hundreds of feet in the air from a burning rope and has been referred to as on of the "eight most noted magicians of the late twentieth century." Dick Brooks is a world class entertainer of both comedy and magic and helped to found FAME which later became the Society of Young Magicians within SAM. Together, they created New York's famous Magic Townhouse and gave many magicians their first job during the fifteen years that it was in operation. Brooks & Dietrich now operate the famous Houdini Museum in Scranton, PA.
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#127 Billy Kidd- Rockin Female Magician I grew up thinking of all magicians as male, I am sure most of us have. It is the way they have been portrayed through media through stories, and truly it HAS in history been a man's occupation. The top hat, the goatee, and infamous coat was imbedded in my psyche from childhood until today. 2700 bc marks a man that is the known to use the first ever performance of magic with the use of balls. From 400-1000 men were known to perform magic with the use of cups and balls AND at this time magic was associated with witchcraft, but I haven't read about men being killed for it. In 1584 Reginald Scot publishes a book revealing conjuring secrets of magic that results in many of the books being burnt, 1876 the publication of Modern Magic written by professor Louis Hoffman releases, 1918 Houdini performs his first vanishing act, and so on. Listen, there are SO many more male magicians and moments in history recorded online that I am not mentioning, the point is that hardly any of them are female. The first female to actually show up on this timeline was Dorothy Dietrich in 1980 who is noted to perform the first bullet catch in the mouth that was televised at that time. I have personally been captivated by magicians my whole life, having featured numerous personalities on the show, and have always been truly curious about not how they do the trick (I don't want to know, don't tell me), but why they do it. What passion fueled in them to become a magician? What are their fantasies or dreams? It is not an easy occupation. Truly I think of just the arthritis they must get in their hands shuffling cards all day long to practice. For a man it seems acceptable that he should choose this occupation. Long hours, being on the road constantly, the secrecy. For a woman it comes off as indecent. Not to me, to be sure but I know others in the general population who would feel this way. This brings me to my guest for this show-Billy Kidd. She is in Pittsburgh at this moment performing at Liberty Magic the newest spot for magicians from around the world to showcase their talents. What do I say about Billy Kidd? I was curious going into the show, my trained mind of a 37 year old who has established a dominant figure for a magician as being male was skeptical, but hopeful. I felt like a young school girl waiting to watch my first female magician. Billy Kidd took the stage, and I was hypnotized. Her tricks were impressive, but I found myself looking more towards her story than the trick itself. She weaved humor, sadness, comedy and more into her act and it felt genuine. This is not me saying her tricks took a backseat, they did not. I was wowed by what she performed, but the theme and story weaved everything together so nicely. It felt real. I loved it, and I couldn't wait to chat with her and nerd out a bit over how awesome I think she is, because she is. Billy Kidd owns her own magician's space in Bath, England. I am now dying to visit. If you can catch her while she is in town, you should. your heart will be lighter, and you WILL have a newfound respect for women in this profession. Now, excuse me while I go practice my card tricks. Sponsored by Commonwealth Press for all your screen printing and design needs. Quality driven, competitive and uniquely creative, Commonwealth Press is available online worldwide but based in Pittsburgh, PA. Visit them online or stop by one of their retail shops. www.cwpress.com "a small group of hard working, fiercely independent, ink soaked, music addicted, design loving, event throwing, Pittsburgh embracing... SCREEN PRINTERS." - Commonewealth Press
Open sesame and Dick Brookz and Dorothy Dietrich appear with us to discuss the legacy of HARRY HOUDINI. What is it about the legend of Houdini that still captivates us 100 years later? His leather jacket was featured on an episode of "Pawn Stars," and there was a recent mini-series on Houdini's escapes and his elaborate stage props. There are many videos of Houdini's escapes that still attract many viewers. We will hear about his work with the Navy to design easily escapable diving suits and exposing mediums, who were using his own tricks. Dick and Dorothy are magicians themselves and are the curators of Scranton, PA's Houdini Museum. Houdini Museum
3 26 19 Open Sesame ! With Dick Brookz and Dorothy Dietrich Open sesame and Dick Brookz and Dorothy Dietrich appear with us to discuss the legacy of HARRY HOUDINI. What is it about the legend of Houdini that still captivates us 100 years later? His leather jacket was featured on an episode of "Pawn Stars," and there was a recent mini-series on Houdini's escapes and his elaborate stage props. There are many videos of Houdini's escapes that still attract many viewers. We will hear about his work with the Navy to design easily escapable diving suits and exposing mediums, who were using his own tricks. Dick and Dorothy are magicians themselves and are the curators of Scranton, PA's Houdini Museum. Houdini Museum
Open sesame and Dick Brookz and Dorothy Dietrich appear with us to discuss the legacy of HARRY HOUDINI. What is it about the legend of Houdini that still captivates us 100 years later? His leather jacket was featured on an episode of "Pawn Stars," and there was a recent mini-series on Houdini's escapes and his elaborate stage props. There are many videos of Houdini's escapes that still attract many viewers. We will hear about his work with the Navy to design easily escapable diving suits and exposing mediums, who were using his own tricks. Dick and Dorothy are magicians themselves and are the curators of Scranton, PA's Houdini Museum. Houdini Museum
Open sesame and Dick Brookz and Dorothy Dietrich appear with us to discuss the legacy of HARRY HOUDINI. What is it about the legend of Houdini that still captivates us 100 years later? His leather jacket was featured on an episode of "Pawn Stars," and there was a recent mini-series on Houdini's escapes and his elaborate stage props. There are many videos of Houdini's escapes that still attract many viewers. We will hear about his work with the Navy to design easily escapable diving suits and exposing mediums, who were using his own tricks. Dick and Dorothy are magicians themselves and are the curators of Scranton, PA's Houdini Museum.Houdini Museum
When Captain Phil comes to talk to the Imaginauts crew about airlock use, they discover janitor/pilot (Jilot) Evie has taken a break from her duties to discuss the mysterious phenomenon of Magic from an entirely rational and scientific standpoint.What spells, incantations, seeds and roots can help you win in court? Where does one get 'dragon ink'? What's a good price for a magic amulet? How far back does ball cupping go? Has anyone been in touch with Houdini since his death? What's the strangest thing about Dr. Strange? Who the hell is Stigiro? How much acid do you need to write a comic book?All these questions answered and more on the Imaginauts!In this episode:James - What spells can help you in 'trying' times?Original Botanica - https://www.originalbotanica.com/High John the Conqueror Root - https://www.originalbotanica.com/high-john-the-conqueror-root/Dragon's Blood Ink - https://www.originalbotanica.com/dragons-blood-ink/Psalm 35 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+35Win in Court Amulet - https://www.originalbotanica.com/win-in-court-amulet/Galangal Root - www.foodrepublic.com/2014/01/22/what-is-galangal-and-how-do-i-use-it/The Worst Things for Sale - http://theworstthingsforsale.com/Toothpaste for Dinner - http://www.toothpastefordinner.com/Bitcoin Erotic Novel - https://www.dailydot.com/unclick/bitcoin-erotic-novel-king-bitcoin/Phil - How has magic changed over the years?Dedi and the Westcar Papyrus - http://www.reshafim.org.il/ad/egypt/texts/westcar_papyrus.htmCups and Balls - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cups_and_ballsIsaac Fawkes - http://geniimagazine.com/magicpedia/Isaac_FawkesJoseph Pinetti - http://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=Chevalier_Giuseppe_PinettiJean-Eugène Robert-Houdin - https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jean-Eugene-Robert-HoudinHarry Houdini (Eric Wiess) - https://www.thegreatharryhoudini.comIndian Rope Trick - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_rope_trickPenn and Teller: Fool Us - www.imdb.com/title/tt1811179/Dorothy Dietrich - www.dorothydietrich.com/The Grim Game (1919) - www.imdb.com/title/tt0010195/Breaking the Magician's Code: Magic's Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed - www.imdb.com/title/tt0207261/Houdini's Death - http://www.history.com/news/what-killed-harry-houdiniDerren Brown and Simon Pegg - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEmCQzueyEQSean - What's the strangest thing about Dr. Strange?Magic: The Gathering - http://magic.wizards.com/enDr. (Steven) Strange - http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Stephen_Strange_(Earth-616)Ages of Comic Books - http://www.playbuzz.com/spider10/the-ages-of-comic-books-explainedStan Lee's Letter regarding Dr. Strange's name - https://geektyrant.com/news/2012/1/26/stan-lees-letter-to-a-fan-reveals-dr-stranges-original-name.htmlSteve Engleheart - https://comicvine.gamespot.com/steve-englehart/4040-42211/Sise-Neg - http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Sise-Neg_(Earth-TRN206)Clea and Ben Franklin - http://www.therobotspajamas.com/once-dr-stranges-wife-cheated-on-him-with-ben-franklin/Marv Wolfman - http://www.marvwolfman.com/marv/frontpage.htmlDr. Strange (1978) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077469/Dr. Mordrid (1992) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077469/Bob Gale: Dr. Strange script - https://heraldiccriticism.wordpress.com/2013/02/09/review-doctor-strange-bob-gale-draft/Now You See Me (2013) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1670345/Bewitched (2005) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0374536/The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0790628/Got anything you want to say to us? Email babybeardmedia@gmail.comAlso, check us out on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram. 'Baby Beard Media' for all!
When Captain Phil comes to talk to the Imaginauts crew about airlock use, they discover janitor/pilot (Jilot) Evie has taken a break from her duties to discuss the mysterious phenomenon of Magic from an entirely rational and scientific standpoint.What spells, incantations, seeds and roots can help you win in court? Where does one get 'dragon ink'? What's a good price for a magic amulet? How far back does ball cupping go? Has anyone been in touch with Houdini since his death? What's the strangest thing about Dr. Strange? Who the hell is Stigiro? How much acid do you need to write a comic book?All these questions answered and more on the Imaginauts!In this episode:James - What spells can help you in 'trying' times?Original Botanica - https://www.originalbotanica.com/High John the Conqueror Root - https://www.originalbotanica.com/high-john-the-conqueror-root/Dragon's Blood Ink - https://www.originalbotanica.com/dragons-blood-ink/Psalm 35 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+35Win in Court Amulet - https://www.originalbotanica.com/win-in-court-amulet/Galangal Root - www.foodrepublic.com/2014/01/22/what-is-galangal-and-how-do-i-use-it/The Worst Things for Sale - http://theworstthingsforsale.com/Toothpaste for Dinner - http://www.toothpastefordinner.com/Bitcoin Erotic Novel - https://www.dailydot.com/unclick/bitcoin-erotic-novel-king-bitcoin/Phil - How has magic changed over the years?Dedi and the Westcar Papyrus - http://www.reshafim.org.il/ad/egypt/texts/westcar_papyrus.htmCups and Balls - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cups_and_ballsIsaac Fawkes - http://geniimagazine.com/magicpedia/Isaac_FawkesJoseph Pinetti - http://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=Chevalier_Giuseppe_PinettiJean-Eugène Robert-Houdin - https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jean-Eugene-Robert-HoudinHarry Houdini (Eric Wiess) - https://www.thegreatharryhoudini.comIndian Rope Trick - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_rope_trickPenn and Teller: Fool Us - www.imdb.com/title/tt1811179/Dorothy Dietrich - www.dorothydietrich.com/The Grim Game (1919) - www.imdb.com/title/tt0010195/Breaking the Magician's Code: Magic's Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed - www.imdb.com/title/tt0207261/Houdini's Death - http://www.history.com/news/what-killed-harry-houdiniDerren Brown and Simon Pegg - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEmCQzueyEQSean - What's the strangest thing about Dr. Strange?Magic: The Gathering - http://magic.wizards.com/enDr. (Steven) Strange - http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Stephen_Strange_(Earth-616)Ages of Comic Books - http://www.playbuzz.com/spider10/the-ages-of-comic-books-explainedStan Lee's Letter regarding Dr. Strange's name - https://geektyrant.com/news/2012/1/26/stan-lees-letter-to-a-fan-reveals-dr-stranges-original-name.htmlSteve Engleheart - https://comicvine.gamespot.com/steve-englehart/4040-42211/Sise-Neg - http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Sise-Neg_(Earth-TRN206)Clea and Ben Franklin - http://www.therobotspajamas.com/once-dr-stranges-wife-cheated-on-him-with-ben-franklin/Marv Wolfman - http://www.marvwolfman.com/marv/frontpage.htmlDr. Strange (1978) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077469/Dr. Mordrid (1992) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077469/Bob Gale: Dr. Strange script - https://heraldiccriticism.wordpress.com/2013/02/09/review-doctor-strange-bob-gale-draft/Now You See Me (2013) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1670345/Bewitched (2005) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0374536/The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0790628/Got anything you want to say to us? Email babybeardmedia@gmail.comAlso, check us out on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram. 'Baby Beard Media' for all!
On this special Halloween themed episode of Skepticality Derek and Spooky..er, Swoopy delve into the mysteries surrounding the life and death of the great Harry Houdini who died on Halloween, 1926. We have interviews with the curators of the Houdini Museum; Dorothy Dietrich and Dick Brooks, regarding their annual Houdini Halloween Seance and the Amazing James Randi helps Swoopy in sorting out fact from fallacy in the Houdini mythos.
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