Podcast appearances and mentions of Harry Houdini

On today's Macrodosing, Arian is in Chicago and we get into the life of Harry Houdini — the world's most famous escape artist. From death-defying stunts to exposing fake psychics, Houdini lived a life of mystery, danger, and obsession. We break down his craziest escapes, his war against spiritualism, and the weird theories surrounding his death. (00:02:57) Milwaukee Recap (00:41:55) Aaron Rodgers is married (00:44:51) USMNT (00:54:30) Machete attack in Florida (01:00:08) US Open (01:06:05) Houdini Download the Gametime app today and use code MACRO for $20 off your first purchase Use promo code MACRO on Amazon or https://stellabluecoffee.com for 20% off orders of $25 or moreYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/macrodosing

A yoga teacher turned self-proclaimed messiah built a secretive cult in Australia—stealing children, dosing them with LSD, and preparing them for a doomsday that never came.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: The Hamilton-Byrne family was anything but typical, rather it was a doomsday cult with a leader who believed herself to be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. (Inside the Family Cult) *** On this date, October 24, 1953, Evelyn Hartley, a 15-year-old sophomore from La Crosse, Wisconsin, vanished without a trace while on her way to a babysitting job. It was like something out of a Halloween urban legend but in this case, the horror was real. (The Babysitter Who Vanished) *** The odd happening that takes place here and there in a house more than likely can be explained in some rational way. Even quite a few strange occurrences could probably be explained by science. But when the events seem to never stop, perhaps it's time to think something else is going on. (An Assortment of Experiences) *** Legend tells a centuries-old curse was placed upon Dudleytown in Connecticut. The town turned into a horrible place where people committed suicide or went insane. (Cursed Dudleytown) *** Exactly 92 years ago today – October 24, 1926 - something went wrong during a performance by Harry Houdini. A week later, he would be dead. (Houdini's Final Performance) *** In the Oakland Cemetery, a bronze monument to tragedy is said to bring death to anyone who touches it. (Black Angel of Death) *** While camping, a man has dreams of a dark-haired woman several nights in a row. Normally it wouldn't be anything to be all that concerned about, but it's something to fear if you are near the French Broad river. (Siren of the French Broad) *** Alien visitors, beings from a different dimension, our planet even had tree monsters and sentient pyramids showing up – and all in the year 1965. (The Inter-Dimensional Interlopers of 1965) *** A retired naval officer reports rocks falling through his home's roof – dozens in a single day – with no explanation of where they came from. (Cappy Ricks and the Stones) *** In 1994 a man has a paranormal experience with a popular song recorded two decades earlier. (The Joker) *** Is there a clandestine space program designed to save the elite from a global catastrophe? (Alternative 3)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:00:52.887 = Show Open00:02:10.120 = Inside the Family Cult00:10:17.627 = The Babysitter Who Vanished00:18:34.842 = An Assortment of Experiences00:26:32.579 = Cursed Dudleytown00:31:56.143 = Houdini's Final Performance00:39:35.610 = Alternative 301:03:06.389 = Oakland Cemetery's Black Angel of Death01:07:41.975 = Siren of the French Broad01:16:13.438 = Interdimensional Interlopers of 196501:27:55.755 = The Joker01:31:35.249 = Cappy Ricks and the Poltergeist Stones01:38:22.107 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Babysitter Who Vanished” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3nzr6k3t“An Assortment of Experiences”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdfnz8u5“Inside the Family Cult” by Joel Stice: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mtvduhy3“Cursed Dudleytown”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bf3668np“Houdini's Final Performance” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yrwap7k9“Alternative 3”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2wnw9jv6“Oakland Cemetery's Black Angel of Death” by Orrin Grey: http://ow.ly/v2m430mkGWs“The Interdimensional Interlopers of 1965” by Brent Swancer: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n7u987t“Siren of the French Broad”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/an3ehray“The Joker” by Rory Kavenagh – submitted directly to Weird Darkness.com“Cappy Ricks and the Poltergeist Stones” by Cropster: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/zsar9cna=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: October 24, 2018EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/FamilyCult

This week Kent and C.J. discuss the ongoing assault on our democracy, the wildfire smoke hanging in the air, and Aaron Rodger' signing with the Steelers. For the main topic, they discuss the events that lead to Harry Houdini's death.

Beneath the world's darkest waters, divers have encountered massive, ancient predators with razor-sharp teeth and serpentine bodies that have left survivors traumatized and scientists baffled about what truly lurks in the unexplored depths.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: Divers venture into the world of the deep, observing seascapes and wildlife most will never witness for themselves. While divers often come across incredible life never seen before, fascinating them and us after seeing the photos, other diver encounters with the unknown leave a lasting impression due to their sheer terror. (Divers's Terrifying True Encounters With Underwater Monsters) *** One hundred years ago, the surge of interest in communicating with spirits challenged Judeo-Christian traditions, sparking the rise of spiritualism in the 19th century. This movement, ignited by the Fox sisters in 1848, blended science with faith and captivated millions across the United States and Europe. Despite skepticism and debunking efforts by figures like Harry Houdini, spiritualism's allure persisted, with some still practicing its methods even today. (Phantoms And Faith: The Rise of Spiritualism) *** Discovered in the Vologne River with his hands and feet bound, four-year-old Gregory Villemin's death led to chilling anonymous threats and a complex investigation. Despite numerous suspects and revived efforts, the true perpetrator of the 1984 murder remains elusive, leaving a family and a community still searching for justice today. (The Mysterious Murder of Gregory Villemin) *** In movies and TV shows, characters often emerge unscathed from being buried alive, but in reality, this ordeal can result in severe physical and psychological trauma. Survivors may need extensive therapy to regain basic functions like walking and speaking due to oxygen deprivation. We'll look at the chilling true horrors of live burials, with firsthand accounts that reveal the terrifying reality behind a fate worse than death. (The Nightmare of Being Buried Alive)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:45.828 = Show Open00:03:57.994 = The Duluth Leviathan (Historical Fiction)00:05:36.638 = Divers' Terrifying True Encounters With Underwater Monsters00:30:53.528 = The Mysterious Murder of Gregory Villemin00:39:46.000 = Phantoms & Faith: The Rise of Spiritualism00:47:39.352 = The Nightmare of Being Buried Alive00:56:49.478 = The Haunted Hills of Seven Sisters Road01:01:44.348 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Book: “The Loch Ness Story” by Nicholas Witchell: https://amzn.to/3LpqAzVBook: “Haunted Media: Electronic Presence From Telegraphy To Television” by Jeffrey Sconce: https://amzn.to/3Y7tSzd“Divers' Terrifying True Encounters With Underwater Monsters” source: Brent Swancer, Mysterious Universe:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3hdp3xyj“Phantoms and Faith: The Rise of Spiritualism” source: Ines Anton, National Geographic: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ypfhbweh“The Nightmare of Being Buried Alive” source: Jacob Shelton, Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2ku9pnmh“The Mysterious Murder of Gregory Villemin” source: The Scare Chamber: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y8wktjbv“The Haunted Hills of Seven Sisters Road” source: Patricia Platt, Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckjz5jb=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: July 16, 2024NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice. (AI Policy)EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DiversUnderwaterMonsters

Few artists aim to make sense of the subjectivity and complexity of time and space quite like the Polish-born, Berlin-based artist Alicja Kwade. In each of her works, ranging from sculptures and large-scale public installations to films, photographs, and works on paper, Kwade displays an astute sense of temporality and the ticking hands of the clock. Her practice, in a literal and figurative sense, is a quest to understand time as a ruler and shaper of our lives and of our world. For her latest exhibition, “Telos Tales,” on view at Pace Gallery in New York's Chelsea neighborhood through August 15, Kwade has created three monumental steel-frame sculptures with treelike limbs alongside new mixed-media works in an effort to engage the intangible nature of time. As with all her work, “Telos Tales” is philosophical, illusionistic, and inspires wonder: Long after a viewer has seen it, it will leave them questioning.On the episode, Kwade considers the unfathomability of all things, finds humor in being human, and explains what a relief it is to know that some questions have no clear answers—and never will. Special thanks to our Season 11 presenting sponsor, Van Cleef & Arpels.Show notes:Alicja Kwade[13:19] “Alicja Kwade: Telos Tales” at Pace Gallery[16:56] “Hiroshi Sugimoto on Photography as a Form of Timekeeping”[18:41] “Alicja Kwade: Pretopia” (2025)[24:42] On Kawara's Date Paintings[25:04] “Alicja Kwade & Agnes Martin: Rhythm, Equilibrium, and Time” (2024)[25:04] “Gegen den Lauf” (2012-2014)[29:48] “Stellar Day” (2013)[31:44] “Against the Run” (2015)[31:44] “Against the Run” (2019)[31:44] Pinacoteca Agnelli Art Center[35:04] “88 Seconds”  (2017)[35:04] Eadweard Muybridge[39:24] Hiroshi Sugimoto[49:00] Salvador Dalí[49:00] Harry Houdini[49:00] Kazimir Malevich[59:27] “iPhone” (2017)[59:27] “Computer (PowerMac)” (2017)[01:04:47] “LinienLand” (2018)[01:04:47] “Alicja Kwade: Parapivot” (2019)[01:04:47] “Alicja Kwade: Viva Arte Viva” (2017)[01:08:30] “L'ordre des Mondes (Totem)” (2024)[01:13:50] Jason Farago[01:13:50] “Celestial Visions on the Met Roof”

Harry Houdini a défié les chaines, les serrures... et la mort elle-même. Maitre incontesté de l'évasion et roi de l'illusion, il stupéfia le monde entier avec ses exploits. On le croyait capable d'échapper à tout, sauf peut-être à son propre destin. Entrez dans l'univers du plus grand illusionniste du XXe siècle dont le nom reste synonyme d'audace et de mystères. Crédits : Lorànt Deutsch, Éric Lange. Du lundi au vendredi de 15h à 15h30, Lorànt Deutsch vous révèle les secrets des personnages historiques les plus captivants !Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Harry Houdini a défié les chaines, les serrures... et la mort elle-même. Maitre incontesté de l'évasion et roi de l'illusion, il stupéfia le monde entier avec ses exploits. On le croyait capable d'échapper à tout, sauf peut-être à son propre destin. Entrez dans l'univers du plus grand illusionniste du XXe siècle dont le nom reste synonyme d'audace et de mystères. Crédits : Lorànt Deutsch, Éric Lange. Du lundi au vendredi de 15h à 15h30, Lorànt Deutsch vous révèle les secrets des personnages historiques les plus captivants !Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

This week Kent and C.J. discuss upcoming cuts to BadgerCare, a death in the Milwaukee County Jail, and the online community that helped sow the seeds of the ALCS shooting. For the main topic, they discuss the beginnings of the feud between Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini over Spiritualism.

Larry Wilmore discusses his fascination with historical figures like Harry Houdini, the Marx Brothers, and the Beatles, attributing their success to the zeitgeist and cultural timing. He reflects on his own career, including his work on "The Daily Show" and his intentional efforts to create and produce shows like "The PJs" and "The Bernie Mac Show." Wilmore also touches on the challenges of maintaining relevance, the impact of social media, and the importance of evolving with the times. He mentions his current projects, including a podcast and a Hulu show, and his interest in magic, highlighting his diverse career and ongoing creative pursuits.00:00 - Intro00:20 - Creative Artists, Timing & Zeitgeist 08:50 - The Daily Show & Jon Stewart's Voice 12:28 - Taylor Swift, Beyonce, The Beatles & Kanye West 16:13 - Larry's Career Arc & Intentional Choices 23:23 - Making It Through the Lows & Disappointments 28:01 - Larry's Book 29:08 - Black in the Air Podcast & Reasonable Doubt 29:40 - Magic, Touring & Other Lanes 30:48 - Outro Larry Wilmore website:https://www.thelarrywilmore.com/Chuck Shute link tree: https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

On Eavesdroppin' comedy podcast this week, Geordie and Michelle look at different types of magic… Do you believe in magic? Geordie digs into some of the world's most famous magicians including Harry Houdini, his mentor Robert Houdin plus a look at the ousting of Sophie Lloyd from the Magic Circle in the 80s. Michelle follows with a mini dive into a condition called holistoriexia - which is an unhealthy obsession with wellness fads. She also touches on Human Design and Magical Thinking before talking about getting sucked into buying a product called Shilajit! So pop on your headphones, grab a brown lemonade and join Geordie & Michelle for this week's episode, plus chit-chat about chain letters, Erin Patterson, recipe stealing, Lucinda Light and more, only on Eavesdroppin' podcast. And remember, wherever you are, whatever you do, just keep Eavesdroppin'! *Disclaimer: We don't claim to have any factual info about anything ever and our opinions are just opinions not fact, sooorrrryyy! Don't sue us! Please rate, review, tell your friends and subscribe in all the usual places – we love it when you do! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eavesdroppinDo write in with your stories at hello@eavesdroppinpodcast.com or send us a Voice Note!Listen: www.eavesdroppinpodcast.com or https://podfollow.com/eavesdroppinYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqcuzv-EXizUo4emmt9PgfwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/eavesdroppinpodcast#MagicPodcast #MagicalThinking #Holistorexia #Houdini #HistoryOfMagic #MindAndMagic #magic circle#CuriousMinds #DebunkingTheMyth #Escapology #TrickOrTruth #BehindTheIllusion #eavesdroppin #eavesdroppinpodcast #eavesdroppincomedypodcast #podcast #comedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textSpirit Sleuths by Gail JarrowDuring the middle of the 1800s in America, there came to be a belief that certain people had the ability to speak to the dead. They were called mediums and a whole religion sprang up around this idea. However, it turned out that everyone who claimed they could talk to the dead, when actually tested, could not. In fact, magicians could see right through all the tricks these mediums played. One famous magician, named Harry Houdini, made it part of his life's work to help expose these hoaxers and to save people from the grief they caused. Recommended for grades 7 and up. 

Pick a card, any card! This one says “It's all Geek to Me with Brett and Andrew”. Is that your card?Today we talk about some of our favorite magic tricks, some of the entertainment magicians, including Harry Houdini, David Copperfield and Penn and Teller, and how we simply like to be entertained by asking the question “How did they do that?!”Today's root beer is Frostie.Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5Send us a text

Massive widespread blackouts occurred all through Europe sparking all kinds of theories on how it happened.

This week, we're playing clean-up on the last of the movies rushed into release to capitalize on Saoirse's Oscar nomination with Gillian Armstrong's Death Defying Acts. An almost entirely fictionalized melodrama set in the last weeks of Harry Houdini's life, the film stars Guy Pearce and Catherine Zeta-Jones at the very tail end of the star runs, and Saoirse Ronan as the latter's plucky con artist daughter. We talk the two leads' A-list careers twenty years on, fancast our own Harry Houdini biopics, argue over which de Havilland sister was better, and devote some time to talking about The Pitt. We mostly talk about The Pitt. How good is The Pitt y'all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Encounters episode is all about the objects you've thrifted, inherited, or accidentally welcomed into your home—only to realize… something else came with them. Haunted objects include: An IKEA mirror with bad vibes strong enough to tear a family apart. A haunted sewing table that may have unleashed a lava-skinned demon on a pink princess scooter. A beautiful vintage chair with a possible incubus attachment. Harry Houdini's clock, which refuses to stay quiet at 3AM. Ghosts, pacing apparitions, haunted furniture, creepy-ass creatures, and demons who refused to leave—this episode is packed with listener stories that'll make you think twice, or cleanse twice, when picking up that antique at the thrift store. Watch the Video Version here Have ghost stories of your own? E-mail them to us at twogirlsoneghostpodcast@gmail.com New Episodes are released every Thursday and Sunday at 12am PST/3am EST (the witching hour, of course). Corinne and Sabrina hand select a couple of paranormal encounters from our inbox to read in each episode, from demons, to cryptids, to aliens, to creepy kids... the list goes on and on. If you have a story of your own that you'd like us to share on an upcoming episode, we invite you to email them to us!  If you enjoy our show, please consider joining our Patreon, rating and reviewing on iTunes & Spotify and following us on social media! Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Discord. Edited and produced by Jaimi Ryan, original music by Arms Akimbo! Disclaimer: the use of white sage and smudging is a closed practice. If you're looking to cleanse your space, here are some great alternatives! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join me for the strange tale of Harry Houdini's death... When Magic Turns Deadly...Dive into the unexplained realms with me. Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your dose of darkness.Follow me:Instagram: @unexplainedrealms Facebook: Unexplained Realms Tik Tok: UnexplainedRealms Remember: The strange is my destination, the unknown my companion. Join me… if you dare..

This week C.J. and Kent discuss the practice of police in rural Wisconsin of dropping unhoused people off in cities with no support and Aaron Jones' return to the City of Green Bay for the NFL draft. For the main topic they discuss an article Harry Houdini wrote about his debunking of Spiritualist séances.

This week C.J. and Kent talk about the Army Corps' plans for Line 5, Brett Favre's political designs, and DOGE's impact on Americorps. For the main topic they continue to discuss Harry Houdini, this time focusing on his aviation pioneering, escape from a dead “sea monster”, and his role in training American soldiers during World War One.

Today we take a peek at the interesting life of author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the man who invented the world's most famous and influential literary detective, Sherlock Holmes. However, Doyle was never really that interested in the fictional creation that made him famous. He was very interested, though, in spiritualism, and took part in hundreds of seances and wrote dozens of books, pamphlets, and newspaper articles attesting to a belief he saw as indisputable fact: that the dead surround us and we can speak with them. For Merch and everything else Bad Magic related, head to: https://www.badmagicproductions.com 

This week C.J. and Kent discuss the Social Security Administration's compassionate allowance program and Elon Musk's election sweepstakes. For the main topic they discuss some stories from Harry Houdini's early life.

In which our investigators pull a Harry Houdini by way of Alfred Nobel. Hold tight - we're in for nasty weather. There has got to be a way.   A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Dominic Allen. Episodes released weekly.   Cast: Dr. John Elvedon - Joseph Chance Col. Ambrose Coghill - Danann McAleer Dr. Jemima Croft - Tilly Steele Keeper of Arcane Lore - Dominic Allen Additional Voices - Dan Wheeler   CW: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language and cosmic horror. Human discretion is advised.   The Apocalypse Players is an actual play (or live play) TTRPG podcast focused on horror tabletop roleplaying games. Think Dimension 20 or Critical Role, but fewer dragons, more eldritch horrors, and more British actors taking their roleplaying very seriously (most of the time). We primarily play the Chaosium RPG Call of Cthulhu, but have also been known to dabble with other systems, most of which can be found on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/apocalypseplayers We now have a free Discord server where you can come worship at the altar of the Apocalypse, play Call of Cthulhu online, and meet like-minded cultists who will only be too eager to welcome you into the fold. New sacrifices oops we mean players are always welcome. Join here: discord.com/invite/kRQ62t6SjH For more information and to get in touch, visit www.apocalypseplayers.com   The Apocalypse Players are: Dominic Allen @domjallen Joseph Chance @JosephChance2 Danann McAleer @DanannMcAleer Dan Wheeler @DanWheelerUK   Music and SFX from Epidemic Sound  

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and Katie Hess with the Autism Society of Greater Green Bay joins Jim and John to inform them about its importance not only for people with autism but also for the general public. The society's mission is to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully. It is working toward a world where everyone in the Autism community is connected to the support they need when they need it. Then Gizmo joins to talk about Harry Houdini. Today would be Harry's 151st birthday, and Gizmo gives us a bit of history on the man and the myth but also does a crazy cool card trick. Our minds were blown! Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor! Guests: Gizmo, Katie Hess

Monday's show featured our Hockey East correspondent John Leahy who discussed the NCAA Men's Hockey matchups this weekend at Manchester's SNHU Arena. Other topics included the controversial opening of the “Snow White” remake, the anniversary of Harry Houdini's birth and the celebration of the 85th anniversary of the opening of the first Dairy Queen.

This week C.J. and Kent talk about the lack of transparency in police misconduct as well as Robin Vos considering holding off deciding on the budget until after a court case about an Evers veto. For the main Topic they discuss a brief overview of the life of Harry Houdini.

3/18/25: State Rep. Aaron Saunders: federal cuts to agriculture & food programs. Prison Policy Initiative Comms Dir Mike Wessler on the just-published "Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie." Comedy Quiz w/ Maddy Benjamin, Allison Reding & Scott Braidman: Harry Houdini & you. Smith Prof Carrie Baker: “Abortion Pills: US History & Politics."

Harry Houdini was the world's greatest escape artist and at the height of his powers was one of the world's most famous people. His unearthly ability to escape any prison and to break free of any bondage was matched only by his aggressive self-promotion. Anyone who tried to get in his way, rewrite his story, steal his thunder or question his abilities would find themselves in his crosshairs. When the burgeoning Spiritualist movement tried to make a fool of Houdini, he began a crusade that would last the rest of his life. And when his life was over, the question Houdini left the world was: could he make the greatest escape in history? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

pWotD Episode 2864: Adrien Brody Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 372,061 views on Wednesday, 5 March 2025 our article of the day is Adrien Brody.Adrien Nicholas Brody (born April 14, 1973) is an American actor. Known for his intense roles on stage and screen, he has received several accolades including two Academy Awards, BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Awards, a Critics' Choice Movie Award and a César Award in addition to nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards, five Screen Actors Guild Awards, and one Laurence Olivier Award. Brody has won the Academy Award for Best Actor twice, for his portrayal of Władysław Szpilman in Roman Polanski's war drama The Pianist (2002), and László Tóth, a Holocaust survivor in Brady Corbet's period epic The Brutalist (2024). The former made him the youngest winner in the category, at age 29. He is also known for his performances in films such as King of the Hill (1993), The Thin Red Line (1998), The Village (2004), King Kong (2005), Hollywoodland (2006), Cadillac Records (2008), Predators (2010), Midnight in Paris (2011), See How They Run (2022), and Blonde (2022). He has frequently collaborated with filmmaker Wes Anderson, acting in his films The Darjeeling Limited (2007), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), The French Dispatch (2021), and Asteroid City (2023). On television, he has played Luca Changretta in the fourth season of the BBC series Peaky Blinders (2017), and Pat Riley in the HBO sports drama series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022–2023). He earned Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his roles as Harry Houdini in the History Channel miniseries Houdini (2014), and investor Josh Aaronson in the HBO series Succession (2021).On stage, he made his London theatre debut as death row inmate Nick Yarris in the Lindsey Ferrentino play The Fear of 13 (2024), garnering nomination for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:16 UTC on Thursday, 6 March 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Adrien Brody on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Aria.

The JIT continues as we wrap up the quarters and find our way into the first semifinal with some awesome games featuring some of our favorite sweeties! Some of John's favorite Canadians are here too (ooo OOOO) and we have a blast recapping an epic battle between Ben Chan and Shane Whitlock, a buzzer masterclass from Luigi de Guzman, and Ken really having a lot of fun with a category about fascism. Plus, J! fans aren't really fuming but we do get the first instance of a J! player blaming their tiny hands on a loss and we dive deep on Harry Houdini. Or do we? It's magic! Donate to the show and get our first-ever bonus episode the second you do, plus access to our Discord! patreon.com/jeopardypodcast! Support your favorite J! recappers! SOURCE: The New Yorker: "Harry Houdini and the Art of Escape" by David Denby; Appleton Post-Crescent: "When Harry Met Edna: 115 Years Ago, Two of Appleton's Most Famous Residents Crossed Paths" by Shane Nyman; Wisconsin Life: "Harry Houdini and His Unbreakable Chain to Appleton" by Corinne Hess; History: "What Killed Harry Houdini?" by Evan Andrews Special thank you as always to the J-Archive and The Jeopardy! Fan. This episode is produced by Producer Dan. Music by Nate Heller. Art by Max Wittert.

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 16 of The Paranormal Rundown! The Gang of Nerds is down to a Duo tonight, just Vic and Dave. So we decided to do something a little different (unusual for us, right?!) Vic is going to take the role of the Atheist, Material Reductionist, and Dave is going to be the Everything is Paranormal, God Loving Hippie. The goal was to debate the possible reality of the topic, and maybe choose a winner. We did have a fairly decent list of paranormal topics, but in true Rundown fashion we only got through Consciousness, a little about the Akashic Record, and a shallow dive into Magick. We also dive into an EVP captured on the last episode with Fr. Justin, and discuss EVPs in general. Along the way we bounce around the subjects of Animal Consciousness, EEG Recorded at Time of Death, Higher Levels of Consciousness, Dolphins, PrayTV, Plant Consciousness, Universal Consciousness, Spooky Action At A Distance - SAAADs, Harry Houdini, Psychics vs Mediums, Remote Viewing, Irrefutable EVPs, Magick, Christian Rituals, Magical Contract Negotiation and Fulfillment, and the Crossroads Demon. Hopefully we did the Gang proud. I am almost certain Sky Daddy lover Dave smacked that Atheist Vic down pretty hard...As always, if you have any questions, comments, or you really liked this episode format, please let us know at feedback@paranormalrundown.comIf you didn't like this show, please let us know twice!!Vic would also like to know your thoughts on Cedric and Avalon. But be careful, Avalon has been know to cause a nightmare or two when offended...Check out our new X account at: https://x.com/ParanormalRundnLeave us a message!The Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, JJ Johnson, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find JJ at Southern Demonology, https://www.southerndemonology.comYou can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harry Houdini and forgiveness. 

Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! Step back in time to 1902, an era of booming railroads and thriving copper mines, when Bisbee, Arizona's Copper Queen Hotel first swung open its ornate doors. Renowned for its modern conveniences and a guest list that would eventually include Hollywood icons like John Wayne, Marlon Brando, and even the great Harry Houdini, this grand establishment has never ceased operation since its debut. Yet the true headline-grabbers may be the spectral residents who have outstayed their welcome, from the alluring Julia Lowell to a mischievous young spirit named Billy, and a mysterious stranger best known as the Smoking Man. Join us for Part Two of our eye-opening conversation with Jenna Lampinen, as we explore the ghostly guests and lingering echoes that continue to roam the Copper Queen's historic corridors. If you'd like information on staying at the hotel or paranormal investigations, contact Jenna Lampinen. You can email her at jenna@copperqueen.com. Become a Premium Supporter of The Grave Talks Through Apple Podcasts or Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks) There, you will get: Access to every episode of our show, AD-FREE! Access to every episode of our show before everyone else! Other EXCLUSIVE supporter perks and more!

Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! Step back in time to 1902, an era of booming railroads and thriving copper mines, when Bisbee, Arizona's Copper Queen Hotel first swung open its ornate doors. Renowned for its modern conveniences and a guest list that would eventually include Hollywood icons like John Wayne, Marlon Brando, and even the great Harry Houdini, this grand establishment has never ceased operation since its debut. Yet the true headline-grabbers may be the spectral residents who have outstayed their welcome, from the alluring Julia Lowell to a mischievous young spirit named Billy, and a mysterious stranger best known as the Smoking Man. Join us for Part One of our eye-opening conversation with Jenna Lampinen, as we explore the ghostly guests and lingering echoes that continue to roam the Copper Queen's historic corridors. If you'd like information on staying at the hotel or paranormal investigations, contact Jenna Lampinen. You can email her at jenna@copperqueen.com. Become a Premium Supporter of The Grave Talks Through Apple Podcasts or Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks) There, you will get: Access to every episode of our show, AD-FREE! Access to every episode of our show before everyone else! Other EXCLUSIVE supporter perks and more!

Harry Houdini was born in Hungary and escaped to America where he continued to escape so good that people even paid money to see him escape in person. Wow, what a world.    If you like Lil Stinkers and want to support us, you can do so by going to Patreon.com/lilstinkers. For either $4/month or $40/year, you get every episode early, ad-free episodes Patreon exclusive episodes, Mini Stinkers episodes, live AMAs, live episodes, road trip vlogs, live book club meetings and all the other weirdo nonsense that we engage in.    Support the show and get 15% off Huel, plus a free gift for new customers. Use the code STINKERS at https://www.huel.com/stinkers   Also, once we hit 3500 Patrons, we're having a picnic at Spahn Ranch, the former home of the Manson Family.    If you'd like a Kustom Kumquat Hour, treat yourself and get one for yourself or the psychopath you love at OnPercs.com/store. We'll be happy to record an episode just for you. We're happy to discuss anything and everything you'd like for your own personal Trash Night.     Follow us on Twitter and Instagram:     Jon Delcollo: @jonnydelco     Jake Mattera: @jakemattera     Mike Rainey: @mikerainey82

Recently, my best friend, James, and I visited the Orpheum Theatre here in Wichita, a historic venue that's been entertaining audiences since 1922. Originally, it was a vaudeville stage graced by iconic performers like Al Jolson and Harry Houdini. They still have many great shows and events, but I'd heard over the years that it was quite haunted.  So, we sat down with the Executive Director, Stacee Olden, in the heart of the theatre and talked about the spirits of this grand old theatre just waiting for their next encore. We stayed for a ghost hunt that night and didn't experience anything paranormal, but it did seem like we weren't alone during our talk about the theatre. Today, on the Grave Talks, a conversation about the historic Wichita Orpheum Theatre with executive director Stacee Olden. Become a Premium Supporter of The Grave Talks Through Apple Podcasts or Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks) There, you will get: Access to every episode of our show, AD-FREE! Access to every episode of our show before everyone else! Other EXCLUSIVE supporter perks and more!

The Hindenburg disaster left more than just a scar on history—it's said the spirits of that fiery tragedy still linger, trapped in the echoes of that fateful day.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: In the Oakland Cemetery, a bronze monument to tragedy is said to bring death to anyone who touches it. (Black Angel of Death) *** While camping, a man has dreams of a dark-haired woman several nights in a row. Normally it wouldn't be anything to be all that concerned about, but it's something to fear if you are near the French Broad river. (Siren of the French Broad) *** Alien visitors, beings from a different dimension, our planet even had tree monsters and sentient pyramids showing up – and all in the year 1965. (The Inter-Dimensional Interlopers of 1965) *** A retired naval officer reports rocks falling through his home's roof – dozens in a single day – with no explanation of where they came from. (Cappy Ricks and the Stones) *** In 1994 a man has a paranormal experience with a popular song recorded two decades earlier. (The Joker) *** Is there a clandestine space program designed to save the elite from a global catastrophe? (Alternative 3) *** On this date, October 24, 1953, Evelyn Hartley, a 15-year-old sophomore from La Crosse, Wisconsin, vanished without a trace while on her way to a babysitting job. It was like something out of a Halloween urban legend but in this case, the horror was real. (The Babysitter Who Vanished) *** The odd happening that takes place here and there in a house more than likely can be explained in some rational way. Even quite a few strange occurrences could probably be explained by science. But when the events seem to never stop, perhaps it's time to think something else is going on. (An Assortment of Experiences) *** Legend tells a centuries-old curse was placed upon Dudleytown in Connecticut. The town turned into a horrible place where people committed suicide or went insane. (Cursed Dudleytown) *** Exactly 92 years ago today – October 24, 1926 - something went wrong during a performance by Harry Houdini. A week later, he would be dead. (Houdini's Final Performance) *** The Hamilton-Byrne family was anything but typical, rather it was a doomsday cult with a leader who believed herself to be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. (Inside the Family Cult) *** AND MUCH MORE!CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Cold Lead-In00:02:47.142 = Show Open00:06:10.048 = The History and Hauntings of the Hindenburg Disaster00:27:19.251 = Black-Eyed People, Why Are They So Different From The Rest Of Us?00:42:51.586 = Bumps In The Night00:45:08.873 = Evil Spirits And Demons of Marshes and Swamps in Slavic Folklore00:50:34.658 = Old Man of the Cave00:55:13.535 = The Seer of Possibilities (HORROR FICTION)01:30:36.561 = Alternative 301:53:32.442 = Black Angel of Death01:58:06.560 = The Siren of French Broad02:07:43.223 = The Interdimensional Interlopers of 196502:19:24.763 = The Joker02:23:07.174 = Cappy Ricks and the Stones02:31:45.510 = Inside The Family Cult02:38:52.622 = The Babysitter Who Vanished02:47:10.403 = An Assortment of Experiences02:55:58.570 = Cursed Duddleytown03:01:20.853 = Houdini's Final PerformanceSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The History and Hauntings Of The Hindenburg Disaster” (from the book “And Hell Followed With It” by Troy Taylor: http://amzn.to/2zrimTY“Old Man of the Cave”: https://tinyurl.com/taa9h3w“Evil Spirits And Demons Of Marshes And Swamps In Slavic Folklore”: https://tinyurl.com/t79ccnz“Bumps in the Night”: (link no longer valid)“Black Eyed People, Why Are They So Different From The Rest of Us”: (link no longer valid)“The Seer Of Possibilities” (Creepypasta): https://tinyurl.com/ycz95rnp“Alternative 3”: https://tinyurl.com/w4f5edr“Black Angel of Death” by Orrin Grey: http://ow.ly/v2m430mkGWs“The Interdimensional Interlopers of 1965” by Brent Swancer: https://tinyurl.com/rwy5jdd“Siren of the French Broad”: https://tinyurl.com/sa2ewrt“The Joker” by Rory Kavenagh – submitted directly to WeirdDarkness.com“Cappy Ricks and the Stones”: https://tinyurl.com/ybc3o3rb“The Babysitter Who Vanished” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/w9ohx8k“An Assortment of Experiences”: https://tinyurl.com/quqbbmg“Inside the Family Cult” by Joel Stice: https://tinyurl.com/tobap65“Cursed Dudleytown”: https://tinyurl.com/s3sg49m“Houdini's Final Performance” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/sj5bsjwWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. 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In today's episode, we see Peter pulling another miracle escape. But it's not because he is an early Harry Houdini. No. It is because Peter serves a miracle-producing God. We hear the story of his escape, but then we also hear of the tragic death of Herod Agrippa the First. Who instead of giving glory to God, decided to take it all for himself and paid the ultimate price. Listen to this weeks episode to hear of the last great adventure of Peter recorded in the Book of Acts, and the reintroduciton of Saul of Tarsus after disappearing from the story for over 12 years. But now, the story will center on him and his missionary work. Turn to Acts 11 and 12 to follow along.

Randy and Aaron discuss last week's interview with the shred master David Pajo and talk about his new Album the Ballad of Harry Houdini out now on Drag City Records.

Happy Day After Christmas!!! TODAY I welcome music legend David Pajo! He has a new album out on Drag City Records. It is called the ballad of Harry Houdini. Go buy it and listen to the shit out of it. David is rad and we unpack many of the musical projects he has been a part of. We actually barely scratch the surface, the man has done so much. But at least we go into as much detail as we can cram into an hour. Hope you enjoy it. https://www.dragcity.com/products/ballads-of-harry-houdini https://www.instagram.com/cestcadavidpajo/

In Carter's second Best of 2024 pick, we're returning to explore the remarkable life of legendary magician Harry Houdini and the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death. We'll be back with new episodes of Conspiracy Theories next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howdy folks of the interwebs! Your host Double J is back with another edition of OpGCD Live! show. Today, Double J is joined by the host of the Occult Rejects, Nick.In today's shenanigan infused journey, your host Double J & guest Nick discuss the death of Harry Houdini and the Houdini seance shenanigans that ensued following the death of Houdini. From Los Angeles, CA or Hollywood to Iowa, to the great state of West Virginia, and even NYC itself are all home to Houdini seances every October 31st, since Houdini's death on October 31, 1926. Your host, Double J shares his thoughts that perhaps these Houdini seances are taking the wrong approach to contact the spirit of Harry Houdini. As a potentially mystical event occurred in & around a Mound, near the city of Cincinnati, where a man smoked some crack and ended up carrying out the dying wish of Harry Houdini.So, perhaps all of these hundreds of instances of Harry Houdini Halloween seances are following the wrong protocols...perhaps they should toss the ouija board or whatever seance hardware being used in these quests to contact the spirit of Harry Houdini...and instead of those mystical devices, perhaps they should have just smoked some crack! Anyhow, folks of the interwebs...thanks for join'n me to get a lil GCD! Enjoy the conversation on When Harry Houdini Met a Crack Addict!Links for JJ -https://linktr.ee/operationgcdThe Occult RejectsThe Occult Rejects | Twitter, Instagram, TikTok | Linktree

Harry Houdini's Secret Afterlife Code...

Seriah is joined by Adam Sayne of the Conspirinormal podcast and the Strange Realities Conference and a fringy character named Vincent Treewell, who apparently hosts The Weird Part podcast in his spare time. Topics include Vincent's health experience, the history and pitfalls of podcasting, the emergence of the WDTRG-verse, the movie “Something in the Dirt”, directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, “Nevaeh's Nightmare” podcast/youtube channel, the Cottingley Fairies hoax, the Theosophical Society and its influence, the 1911 book “The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries” by Walter Evans-Wentz, the book “The Secret Teaching of All Ages” by Manly P. Hall, Arthur Conan Doyle, Spiritualism, 19th and early 20th century photography, Harry Houdini, the ongoing saga of the cousins Elsie Wright and Frances Griffiths who created the Cottingley Fairies, fraud and sincerity in the Spiritualist movement, the Reverend Stacy Schulman and the National Spiritualist Association of Churches USA, the burned-over district in upstate New York, Steven Snider/Recluse and a hidden history of crime and vice among turn-of-the-century Spiritualist mediums, the Fox sisters, hoaxing and its relationship to legitimate paranormal activity, the Enfield poltergeist case, Stan Romanek, Allen Greenfield, Jim Mosley and Gray Barker, Whitley Strieber, Jeff Ritzmann, manipulation of the human mind, the book “The Invisible Gorilla”, the glimmer man, cultural imagery and paranormal phenomenon, Vincent's cryptid sighting, the Google blimp incident and human perception, the anthology podcast “Undertow”, the Highgate vampire, “World of the Unexplained” podcast, Bishop Sean Manchester, David Farrant, Vincent's interview with the late blogger EsoterX, Adam's interviews with Dr. Future and Walter Bosley, Sondra London, the book “Good Little Soldiers”, Gary Revel and the MLK assassination, deceased guests, virtual friendships, Adam's visit to Seriah, and much more! This discussion was a joy to participate in and fascinating to listen to!

EVERY OTHER KREATIVE KONTROL EPISODE IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO MONTHLY $6 USD PATREON SUPPORTERS. Enjoy this excerpt and please subscribe now via this link to hear this full episode. Thanks!David Pajo returns to discuss Papa M's Ballads of Harry Houdini and provide insights about each song, reflecting upon the profound memorial gathering for Steve Albini that we attended this past July and also Steve's talents and knowledge-sharing generosity, embracing improvisation and never touching a computer to make his new record, how playing in Tortoise still informs his work, unsettling songs and horror movies, reissuing Slint's Tweez and releasing Aerial M's Peel Sessions, making new music, touring with Gang of Four, other future plans, and much more. Support vish on Patreon!Support Y.E.S.S., Pride Centre of Edmonton, and Letters to Santa. Follow vish online.Related episodes/links:Ep. #910: The Hard QuartetEp. #877: Gastr del SolEp. #872: Mike Watt and Papa MEp. #869: Steve AlbiniEp. #736: Douglas Andrew McCombsEp. #609: Gang of FourEp. #303: David PajoEp. #240: A Way That's Clear – Tortoise & The Making of ‘The Catastrophist'Ep. #112: Britt Walford of Slint and WatterEp. #99: Brian McMahan of SlintSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

durée : 00:18:24 - Les Odyssées - par : Laure Grandbesançon., Chantal Le Montagner - Il avale des aiguilles, plonge enchainé dans un gigantesque pot à lait ou se jette d'un pont, mains liées derrière le dos. Insaisissable casse-cou, Harry Houdini, l'as de l'évasion, apparaît, disparait d'un coup de baguette et nous en met plein les mirettes !

In this interview with occult and paranormal researcher AP Strange, we discuss the odd map of lore that connects Aleister Crowley to the Loch Ness Monster, Crowley's attempt at the Abramelin ritual, the spiritualist drama and espionage of Harry Houdini and Arthur Conan Doyle, and more! A fascinating conversation with a CU kindred spirit.  Plus: a bonus Patreon discussion of recent reading, viewing, and thinking, including Netflix's The Octopus documentary, Brad Steiger's Demon Lovers, the death of the monoculture, and more. Join our Patreon for full episode archive, regular exclusive episodes, printed journals and more. https://www.patreon.com/c/consensusunreality  

Seriah is joined by Adam Sayne of the Conspiranormal podcast and the Strange Realities Conference and a fringy character named Vincent Treewell, who apparently hosts The Weird Part podcast in his spare time. Topics include Vincent's health experience, the history and pitfalls of podcasting, the emergence of the WDTRG-verse, the movie “Something in the Dirt”, directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, “Nevaeh's Nightmare” podcast/youtube channel, the Cottingley Fairies hoax, the Theosophical Society and its influence, the 1911 book “The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries” by Walter Evans-Wentz, the book “The Secret Teaching of All Ages” by Manly P. Hall, Arthur Conan Doyle, Spiritualism, 19th and early 20th century photography, Harry Houdini, the ongoing saga of the cousins Elsie Wright and Frances Griffiths who created the Cottingley Fairies, fraud and sincerity in the Spiritualist movement, the Reverend Stacy Schulman and the National Spiritualist Association of Churches USA, the burned-over district in upstate New York, Steven Snider/Recluse and a hidden history of crime and vice among turn-of-the-century Spiritualist mediums, the Fox sisters, hoaxing and its relationship to legitimate paranormal activity, the Enfield poltergeist case, Stan Romanek, Allen Greenfield, Jim Mosley and Gray Barker, Whitley Strieber, Jeff Ritzmann, manipulation of the human mind, the book “The Invisible Gorilla”, the glimmer man, cultural imagery and paranormal phenomenon, Vincent's cryptid sighting, the Google blimp incident and human perception, the anthology podcast “Undertow”, the Highgate vampire, “World of the Unexplained” podcast, Bishop Sean Manchester, David Farrant, Vincent's interview with the late blogger EsoterX, Adam's interviews with Dr. Future and Walter Bosley, Sondra London, the book “Good Little Soldiers”, Gary Revel and the MLK assassination, deceased guests, virtual friendships, Adam's visit to Seriah, and much more! This discussion was a joy to participate in and fascinating to listen to!Recap by Vincent Treewell of The Weird Part PodcastOutro Music is Cobra Cadaver with Worms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Death defying acts, messages from the afterlife, a connection to Sherlock Holmes and a possible murder?  This isn't your typical Halloween story, but Harry Houdini was not a typical man.Written by John Lordan, produced by LordanArts.This is not intended to act as a means of proving or disproving anything related to the investigation.  It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed.  Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.LordanArts 2024