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Un jour dans l'Histoire vous propose de découvrir l'incroyable illusion d'Harry Houdini. Harry Houdini, né Erich Weiss en 1864 à Budapest, est devenu l'un des magiciens les plus célèbres de l'histoire, bien qu'il se soit longtemps fait passer pour un Américain né à Appleton, Wisconsin. Son pseudonyme est inspiré de Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin, grand magicien français qu'il admirait, avant de finalement critiquer son travail. Immigré aux États-Unis dès son enfance avec sa famille, Houdini grandit à New York, dans un environnement modeste. Dès son plus jeune âge, il est fasciné par les saltimbanques et artistes de rue, imitant leurs prouesses avec un zèle qui le mène même à se blesser. Sa passion pour l'illusion l'amène à s'initier au métier de serrurier, un savoir qui sera fondamental pour ses numéros d'évasion. Très sportif et déterminé, il acquiert une discipline physique qui lui permet de réaliser des tours spectaculaires, y compris la fameuse disparition d'un éléphant, exploit qui reste un mystère pour les experts de la magie. Sa carrière débute tôt, d'abord comme contorsionniste et trapéziste, avant de rencontrer Jacob Heymann, qui l'encourage dans la magie. Houdini devient rapidement une légende, fascinant le public par son audace et ses histoires souvent embellies, qui forgent le mythe du grand maître de l'évasion. Merci pour votre écoute Un Jour dans l'Histoire, c'est également en direct tous les jours de la semaine de 13h15 à 14h30 sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez tous les épisodes d'Un Jour dans l'Histoire sur notre plateforme Auvio.be :https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/5936 Intéressés par l'histoire ? Vous pourriez également aimer nos autres podcasts : L'Histoire Continue: https://audmns.com/kSbpELwL'heure H : https://audmns.com/YagLLiKEt sa version à écouter en famille : La Mini Heure H https://audmns.com/YagLLiKAinsi que nos séries historiques :Chili, le Pays de mes Histoires : https://audmns.com/XHbnevhD-Day : https://audmns.com/JWRdPYIJoséphine Baker : https://audmns.com/wCfhoEwLa folle histoire de l'aviation : https://audmns.com/xAWjyWCLes Jeux Olympiques, l'étonnant miroir de notre Histoire : https://audmns.com/ZEIihzZMarguerite, la Voix d'une Résistante : https://audmns.com/zFDehnENapoléon, le crépuscule de l'Aigle : https://audmns.com/DcdnIUnUn Jour dans le Sport : https://audmns.com/xXlkHMHSous le sable des Pyramides : https://audmns.com/rXfVppvN'oubliez pas de vous y abonner pour ne rien manquer.Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.

The true story of how Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin is called out of retirement to help quell an uprising in French Colonial Algeria. What happens next is the most famous, high stakes magic performance in history. What the unbelievable story of Houdin tells us about or desire to believe and the distractions that lead con artists to take advantage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the NTEB Prophecy News Podcast, Europe is literally in a state of shock today, astonied at another brilliant escape from utter disaster by Emmanuel Macron. I am reminded of another Frenchman, Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin, the 19-century illusionist that American escape artist Harry Houdini named himself after. Macron is right up there with the best of them after his stunning snap election gamble. But Macron is not out of the woods yet by any means. In order to fend off the Far Right, Macron was forced to make a deal with the Communist Far Left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon, a name that is sure to shortly become a household word. For you students of history, the climate in France, Germany and the UK right now is nearly identical to the political turmoil of the late 1920's in Germany. Adolf Hitler was the ‘man of the hour' then, Emmanuel Macron is the man of the hour right now. Hitler was the 555 type of Antichrist, and the question we ask today, is Emmanuel Macron Mr. 666? Join us today for a Prophecy News Podcast you will not want to miss!

El 13 de junio de 1871, falleció Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin, o simplemente como Houdín, un talentoso ilusionista y mecánico conocido como el padre de la magia moderna.

durée : 00:58:44 - Toute une vie - par : Anaïs Kien - Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin reste vénéré dans l'univers de la magie qu'il a révolutionné. Mais au-delà, on ignore souvent que derrière le rideau se cachait un touche-à-tout de génie, homme de science et grand inventeur. - invités : Georges Proust Fondateur des Musée de la Magie, Musée des Automates et de l'Académie de la Magie à Paris; François Bost Professeur à l'Université Reims Champagne Ardennes. Président de l'association Magie, Histoire et Collections (MHC); Yvan Boukef Chargé des collections de magie à la Maison de la Magie Robert-Houdin (Blois); Jean-Luc Muller Président du Conservatoire National des Arts de la Magie et de l'Illusion (CNAMI)

After the 1844 Paris expo, Robert-Houdin turned his efforts to creating his own stage show. He created automata tricks that still delight today, and quickly became a very famous magician. Research: Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin". Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Jun. 2022, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jean-Eugene-Robert-Houdin “How to Do the Classic Cups & Balls Trick.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVXNCMdKs-Y&t=124s “ROBERT-HOUDIN TRIPLE MYSTERY CLOCK.” JACQUES NÈVE HORLOGER D'ART. https://www.horloger.net/purchase-sales/mystery-clocks/74-robert-houdin-triple-mystery-clock/ Robert-Houdin, Jean-Eugène. “Memoirs of Robert-Houdin : ambassador, author, and conjurer.” Geo. G. Evans. Philadelphia. 1859. https://www.gutenberg.org/files/42916/42916-h/42916-h.htm Evans, Henry Ridgely (2010) "Robert-Houdin. Conjuror, Author, and Ambassador.," The Open Court: Vol. 1903 : Iss. 12 , Article 3. https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/ocj/vol1903/iss12/3 “Houdin and the Arabs.” Scientific American, vol. 80, no. 13, 1899, pp. 202–202. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/26121253 “Witchcraft as Stagecraft.” New York Times. 1999. https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/library/magazine/millennium/m1/teller.html Houdini, Harry. “The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin.” NEW YORKTHE PUBLISHERS PRINTING CO. 1908. https://www.gutenberg.org/files/42723/42723-h/42723-h.htm ONES, GRAHAM M. “Modern Magic and the War on Miracles in French Colonial Culture.” Comparative Studies in Society and History, vol. 52, no. 1, 2010, pp. 66–99. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/40603072 Fechner, Christian. “The Magic of Robert-Houdin: An Artist's Life.” Editions N.C.F. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert-Houdin was the magician that Houdini named himself after, his story is hard to pin down, because even his own memoir is written to be entertaining, not accurate. Part one covers his early life, marriages, and beginnings in magic.  Research: Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin". Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Jun. 2022, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jean-Eugene-Robert-Houdin “How to Do the Classic Cups & Balls Trick.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVXNCMdKs-Y&t=124s “ROBERT-HOUDIN TRIPLE MYSTERY CLOCK.” JACQUES NÈVE HORLOGER D'ART. https://www.horloger.net/purchase-sales/mystery-clocks/74-robert-houdin-triple-mystery-clock/ Robert-Houdin, Jean-Eugène. “Memoirs of Robert-Houdin : ambassador, author, and conjurer.” Geo. G. Evans. Philadelphia. 1859. https://www.gutenberg.org/files/42916/42916-h/42916-h.htm Evans, Henry Ridgely (2010) "Robert-Houdin. Conjuror, Author, and Ambassador.," The Open Court: Vol. 1903 : Iss. 12 , Article 3. https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/ocj/vol1903/iss12/3 “Houdin and the Arabs.” Scientific American, vol. 80, no. 13, 1899, pp. 202–202. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/26121253 “Witchcraft as Stagecraft.” New York Times. 1999. https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/library/magazine/millennium/m1/teller.html Houdini, Harry. “The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin.” NEW YORKTHE PUBLISHERS PRINTING CO. 1908. https://www.gutenberg.org/files/42723/42723-h/42723-h.htm ONES, GRAHAM M. “Modern Magic and the War on Miracles in French Colonial Culture.” Comparative Studies in Society and History, vol. 52, no. 1, 2010, pp. 66–99. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/40603072 Fechner, Christian. “The Magic of Robert-Houdin: An Artist's Life.” Editions N.C.F. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sur les traces de Jean Eugène Robert Houdin: série magique en 4 épisodes réalisée par Régine Dubois . Episode 4 : Retiré de la scène, Jean Eugène Robert Houdin s'installe dans son Prieuré, près de Blois. Une demeure qui devient son premier terrain d'expérimentations pour ses inventions, en faisant la première maison intelligente au monde. Dans cette retraite, l'homme souhaite se consacrer à la science, la mécanique et aux inventions. Au cours de sa vie, il dépose une trentaine de brevets dans des domaines tels que l'horlogerie, l'électricité, l'ophtalmologie et même le sport puisque c'est lui qui est à l'origine du plastron électrique des escrimeurs. Il fera malgré tout une pause dans ce retrait de la scène pour mener une mission en Algérie en tant que magicien, à la demande de Napoléon III.

Sur les traces de Jean Eugène Robert Houdin , série magique en 4 épisodes réalisée par Régine Dubois Episode 3 : Alors que le succès de son théâtre ne se dément pas, Jean Eugène Robert Houdin décide de se retirer de la scène après 7 ans de représentations quotidiennes. Il partira pour une dernière tournée sur les routes d'Europe au cours de laquelle il jouera devant de nombreuses têtes couronnées comme Louis Philippe ou la Reine Victoria. Son théâtre lui survivra pourtant de nombreuses années et son dernier directeur s'appelle… Georges Méliès.

Sur les traces de Jean Eugène Robert Houdin », série magique en 4 épisodes réalisée par Régine Dubois Episode 2 : Jean Eugène Robert Houdin, horloger de formation, travaille à la concrétisation de son rêve, un théâtre dédié à la magie. Le théâtre des soirées fantastiques de Robert Houdin ouvre ses portes le 3 juillet 1845 à Paris, présentant des tours de magie inédits et des automates magiques créé par le maitre des lieux lui-même. Une nouvelle façon de présenter l'art magique sur scène voit le jour.

Sur les traces de Jean Eugène Robert Houdin », série magique en 4 épisodes réalisée par Régine Dubois Episode 1 : Surnommé le père de la magie moderne, le français Jean-Eugène Robert Houdin est né dans une famille d'horloger à Blois. Passionné de mécanique dès son plus jeune âge, il suivra le chemin de l'apprentissage en horlogerie. Un chemin sur lequel il croise la route de la magie et des illusions, une nouvelle passion au service de laquelle il va mettre toute son inventivité et sa science.

Jean-Eugène Lenepveu : un artiste du monumental  au musée des Beaux-Arts d'Angers. Rencontre avec Anne Esnault, commissaire de l'exposition. On… The post Jacky Essirard, artiste multifacettes first appeared on Radio Campus Angers.

What do Alchemy and Magic have to do with human decision-making?On this episode, I'm joined by two Behavioural Science gurus who have both been on the show before: Rory Sutherland and Paul Craven. Rory is the author of Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense. Paul Craven is a magician and member of the prestigious Magic Circle. So that's both bases covered! Rory is the Vice Chairman of Ogilvy, and Paul began his career in Finance with over 30 years working for Schroders, PIMCO and Goldman Sachs. Both are Behavioural Science thought leaders.Since the show is approaching its 200th episode — this is the 199th — I thought I ought to celebrate it. So I did what we always do when we celebrate special occasions and decided to replicate the winning formula I used last time. On that occasion, I was joined by Rory Sutherland and Gerald Ashley. Since then, I've also recorded a doubleheader with Gerald and his and Rory's good friend Paul Craven. Like Rory and Gerald, Paul has also done a solo appearance on the show. So for two episodes, I'm joined by Rory Sutherland and Paul Craven. 
In our discussion — and I'm just talking about this episode here — we talk about framing, ethics, Sludge, electric cars, the best joke at this year's Edinburgh festival — warning, it's an adult joke — the Pratfall Effect, or why making mistakes can make us seem more human, ho one man saved the world from a nuclear war, the Beatles, how we look at data and so much more. Links to all of those are below.Paul Craven - https://www.paulcraven.com/Rory Sutherland - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rorysutherland/?Rory's book Alchemy - https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/430379/alchemy-by-rory-sutherland/9780753556528Economist Nicholas Gruen - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_Gruen French magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Eug%C3%A8ne_Robert-HoudinFormer guest Gerald Ashley referring to Paul as a conman - https://twitter.com/HumanRiskLtd/status/1395316840105234432?s=20&t=7v2vbVi0FoiyzozKY9sougMarks & Spencer's ‘Dine In For Two' Deal - https://www.marksandspencer.com/c/food-to-order/dine-inEdward De Bono - https://www.debono.com/Germany's 'two click to unsubscribe' law - https://www.thelocal.de/20220303/how-germany-is-making-is-easier-for-consumers-to-cancel-contracts/Sludge - https://www.forbes.com/sites/rogerdooley/2021/09/29/you-cant-nudge-if-youve-got-sludge/[Warning: the most controversial show note ever. Contains adult content. Spanish Comedian Ignacio Lopez on Dogging. Here's what the term means: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogging_(sexual_slang)].
Here's the joke: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=246981890669484AThe BBC series My Life As A Rolling Stone - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0018zwp/my-life-as-a-rolling-stoneThe Donald Trump video where he spends a lot of time choreographing a glass of water - https://www.indy100.com/celebrities/donald-trump-interview-table-waterThe movie ‘The Big Short' - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_Short_(film)Nick Leeson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_LeesonRogue Trader, the movie about Leeson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogue_Trader_(film)Stanislav Petrov, the man who presented World War Three - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanislav_Petrov
Gerd Gigerenzer - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerd_GigerenzerGerd's book Risk Savvy - https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/181878/risk-savvy-by-gigerenzer-gerd/9780241954614
The Chinese Maths problem featuring 26 sheep and 10 goats - https://www.businessinsider.com/viral-chinese-math-question-2018-1? To hear previous episodes of the show featuring:Paul - https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/paul-craven-on-magic-money/Rory - https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/rory-sutherland-on-compliance/Rory & Gerald Ashley Part One - https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/rory-sutherland-gerald-ashley/Rory & Gerald Ashley Part Two - https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/gerald-ashley-rory-sutherland/Paul & Gerald Ashley Part One - https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/gerald-ashley-paul-craven/Paul & Gerald Ashley Part Two - https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/paul-craven-gerald-ashley/

What's up Wikimaniacs! In this episode we kick things off with an apology! Then John takes us all over Reddit with r/stories from Kevin where a boyfriend doesn't know how moisturizer works, an AITA story that will make you angry, a story from /trueoffmychest where a husband is sick of being a prop, and a truly evil person wants to break up with his wife for the worst reason imaginable.  After the break John tells us the story of the magical man named Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, who is widely known as the Father of Modern Magic! Let us know your thoughts! Sponsors: Go to https://www.manscaped.com/ (MANSCAPED) and use code 'Reddit' for 20% off + free shipping worldwide! Become a Patreon for early ad-free episodes and tons of bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork (Patreon) Follow Us For Memes: https://twitter.com/redditonwiki (Twitter) https://www.instagram.com/redditonwiki/ (Instagram) https://www.tiktok.com/@redditonwikipod? (Tik Tok) https://discord.gg/bZYfHcaGFD (Discord) https://www.redditonwiki.com/ (Website) Email https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/sak1r/my_wife_has_breast_cancer_and_i_want_a_divorce/ (My wife has breast cancer and I want a divorce, but I'm afraid to tell her.) https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueOffMyChest/comments/uwod5s/i_left_my_wife_because_im_sick_of_everything/ (I left my wife because I'm sick of everything needing to match her “aesthetic”) https://www.reddit.com/r/AmITheDevil/comments/uf8tmq/holy_shit/ (AITA for being glad that my future SIL had a miscarriage before my wedding? By u/DartNob) https://www.reddit.com/r/StoriesAboutKevin/comments/tzb5f7/kevin_didnt_believe_body_lotion_isnt_spread_by/ (Kevin didn't believe body lotion isn't spread by your body automatically) https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/219w2o/whos_the_dumbest_person_youve_ever_met/cgbhkwp/ (Origin of Stories About Kevin) Copyright 2022 Cultiv8 Podcast Network https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=cultofpodcasts (This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free.)

durée : 00:54:21 - Autant en emporte l'Histoire - par : Emmanuelle Fournier, Anna Massardier, Stéphanie Duncan - De son vrai nom, il s'appelait Jean-Eugène Robert, mais pour la scène et pour l'éternité il est Robert-Houdin, le plus grand illusionniste français, considéré encore aujourd'hui comme « le père de la magie moderne ». - réalisé par : Anne WEINFELD

Fact, fantasy or straight up fakes? This week the Bewitches try to steer away from dark stories as they share the tales of magicians who changed the world for better. From Harry Houdini and The Amazing Randi to Peter Popoff and Uri Geller, Amy introduces us to a few of the magical myth-busters who set out to expose the phonies. Krista then conjures the renowned Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, AKA “The Father of Modern Magic.” Learn how his “Strong Man” routine stopped a potential Algerian revolt against the French. Then, hear how thousands of talented American artists used elaborate illusions to fake out the Nazis during WWII.

Fact, fantasy or straight up fakes? This week the Bewitches try to steer away from dark stories as they share the tales of magicians who changed the world for better. From Harry Houdini and The Amazing Randi, Amy introduces us to a few of the magical myth-busters who set out to expose the phonies, including Peter Popoff and Uri Geller.    Krista then conjures the renowned Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, AKA “The Father of Modern Magic.” Learn how his “Strong Man” routine stopped a potential Algerian revolt against the French. Then, hear how thousands of talented American artists used elaborate illusions to fake out the Nazis during WWII. See full ep notes and sources at bewitchedbanter.com/episodes. 

Mario Marchese (aka Mario the Maker Magician) spoke with us about robots performing magic, humans performing magic, and writing a book about making magic. We also covered art, making, learning, Sesame Street, performance, design, humor, Piff the Magic Dragon [sic], magic secrets, and gracefully handling technological failure. You can find Mario on: His website mariothemagician.com YouTube (MariotheMagicianNYC) Instagram (mariothemagician) Twitter (@mariomagician) Facebook (mariothemagician).  His book is The Maker Magician's Handbook: A Beginner's Guide to Magic + Making. We talked about Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, 19th century French watchmaker, magician and illusionist, and the amazing Aldo Colombini.

"Iluzjonista jest aktorem odgrywającym rolę magika" - słowa, które wypowiedział francuski iluzjonista Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, stały się prawdą objawioną dla wielu z naszych magicznych konfratrów. W dzisiejszym odcinku Maciej z Patrykiem poddadzą ten cytat krytycznemu spojrzeniu i zastanowią się, czy nie deprecjonuje on magii samej w sobie oraz, czy takie myślenie jest korzystne, czy raczej szkodliwe dla naszego środowiska. Zapraszamy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tzimp/message

Sur les traces de Jean Eugène Robert Houdin », série magique en 4 épisodes réalisée par Régine Dubois

Episode 4 : Retiré de la scène, Jean Eugène Robert Houdin s’installe dans son Prieuré, près de Blois. Une demeure qui devient son premier terrain d’expérimentations pour ses inventions, en faisant la première maison intelligente au monde. Dans cette retraite, l’homme souhaite se consacrer à la science, la mécanique et aux inventions. Au cours de sa vie, il dépose une trentaine de brevets dans des domaines tels que l’horlogerie, l’électricité, l’ophtalmologie et même le sport puisque c’est lui qui est à l’origine du plastron électrique des escrimeurs. Il fera malgré tout une pause dans ce retrait de la scène pour mener une mission en Algérie en tant que magicien, à la demande de Napoléon III.

Sur les traces de Jean Eugène Robert Houdin, série magique en 4 épisodes réalisée par Régine Dubois

Sur les traces de Jean Eugène Robert Houdin, série magique en 4 épisodes réalisée par Régine Dubois

Episode 3 : Alors que le succès de son théâtre ne se dément pas, Jean Eugène Robert Houdin décide de se retirer de la scène après 7 ans de représentations quotidiennes. Il partira pour une dernière tournée sur les routes d’Europe au cours de laquelle il jouera devant de nombreuses têtes couronnées comme Louis Philippe ou la Reine Victoria. Son théâtre lui survivra pourtant de nombreuses années et son dernier directeur s’appelle… Georges Méliès.

Jean Eugène Robert Houdin

Episode 2 : Jean Eugène Robert Houdin, horloger de formation, travaille à la concrétisation de son rêve, un théâtre dédié à la magie. Le théâtre des soirées fantastiques de Robert Houdin ouvre ses portes le 3 juillet 1845 à Paris, présentant des tours de magie inédits et des automates magiques créé par le maitre des lieux lui-même. Une nouvelle façon de présenter l’art magique sur scène voit le jour. Une série réalisée par Régine Dubois

Sur les traces de Jean Eugène Robert Houdin », série magique en 4 épisodes réalisée par Régine Dubois

Historiquement Vôtre réunit, comme par magie, 3 magiciens qui n’auraient jamais pu se croiser mais qui se sont influencés : le père de la magie moderne Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, l’américain Harry Houdini, maître de l'évasion (oui, enfermé dans une malle cadenassée au fond de l'eau)... et la star de Las Vegas, David Copperfield. Tout ça en présence d’un autre magicien : le plus drôle aussi, Eric Antoine qui est notre invité.

Historiquement Vôtre réunit, comme par magie, 3 magiciens qui n’auraient jamais pu se croiser mais qui se sont influencés : le père de la magie moderne Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, l’américain Harry Houdini, maître de l'évasion (oui, enfermé dans une malle cadenassée au fond de l'eau)... et la star de Las Vegas, David Copperfield. Tout ça en présence d’un autre magicien : le plus drôle aussi, Eric Antoine qui est notre invité.

In this episode: - This Day in History: Pioneering French magician Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin opens his magic theatre in Paris. - Music librarian Farah Mohammed will present a tapestry of Canadian music - Movie and TV librarian with recommendations on what to watch, and a note on the life and legacy of Carl Reiner, who passed away this week.

Quizmasters Lee and Marc are joined by Tim Clark and Joee Patterson, two longtime friends and listeners of the show to ask each other their favorite trivia questions of the week. The two discuss the idea of “studying” for trivia competitions. Marc reviews his mid-quiz wager mechanic. Categories include Futurama, Harry Houdini, Makeup, Olympics, Pulitzer Prize, Movie Firsts, Television Firsts, Animals, Boats, Plants, Authors, Superhero Movies, Art, Inventions, Sharks, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, Eyeglasses, Medical Terms, Geography and more! Introduction FUTURAMA - In a season 1 episode of Futurama, what is hurtling towards the Earth, threatening its destruction? HARRY HOUDINI - Born Eric Weisz, Harry Houdini got his stage name from Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, another entertainer known for what kind of performance? MAKEUP - Retinol is a substance found in many anti-ageing skincare and makeup products, and is a derivative of which vitamin? OLYMPICS - What two-team contest is recognized by the International Olympic Committee and was featured in the Summer Olympics from 1900-1920? Round One PULIZTER PRIZE - Which American university awards the Pulitzer Prize? SAILING - After embarking on a three-year long journey from Boston, Massachusetts in his 36′ 9″ (11.2 m) gaff rigged sloop oyster boat named Spray, who became the first person to single-handedly sail around the world upon his return to Newport, Rhode Island, on June 27, 1898? MOVIE FIRSTS - What film, released in 1960, was the first film to show a toilet being flushed? TELEVISION FIRSTS - What was the first couple to show a married couple sleeping in the same bed? TELEVISION FIRSTS - What was the first television show to show a toilet? ANIMALS - What family or group do the following animals belong to, Ursus maritimus, ursus arctos horribilis, ailuropoda melanoleuca? BOATS - The ocean liner RMS Carpathia played a role in what historical event? PLANTS - Tomatoes, Peppers, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Kiwis and Bananas are all botanically classified as what kind of fruit? Missed Corrections/KnowNotes “How do you guys feel about players and teams research for trivia, prior to attending? Since trivia competition relies on information you've learned previously, is it akin to cheating to study?” - submitted by Tim AUTHORS - Robert Ludlum is known for writing what books which became a successful movie franchise? Round Two SUPERHERO MOVIES - Which 1994 super hero movie was nominated for an academy award for best visual effects, but ultimately lost to Forrest Gump? ART - Edvard Munch’s “The Scream '' was stolen in 1994 and 2004 from museums in which European capital? INVENTIONS - The design of what now ubiquitous apparatus was inspired by the concertina and patented in 1937? SHARKS - According to a 2013 TIME Magazine article, humans are bitten by what over 10-times more frequently in New York City than by shark attacks globally? ASTRONOMY - With stars forming details such as the "little shield", the "steering-oar", the "mast-holder", and the "stern-ornament," which formerly recognized constellation can be seen from the southern hemisphere, and was named after a famous ship from Greek myth? EYEGLASSES - The strength of prescription eyeglasses is measured in what unit? Final Questions MEDICAL TERMS - An ephelis is the medical term for what THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS - In The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, what legendary card hand is dealt to Buster when he sits down at the poker table, that he refuses to play? GEOGRAPHY - What is the southernmost state in the U.S.? ANIMALS - What well-known venomous mammal, belong to the order montremia (monotreme meaning one whole), possesses mammary gland but lacks teets, and therefore nourishes its young by secreting milk sweat through its belly? Weekly Wrap Up #268 - Palace Pub and Wine Bar - Trivia Newton John - 101 pts. #269 - No. 3 Craft Brews and Beer Bar - As You Wish - 110 pts. Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges February 17th, 2020 – Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge #272 @ Palace Pub and Wine Bar in Cape Coral, FL. with free bottles of wine for our round winners. Categories for the quiz will include MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, COMICS, FAST FOOD MENU ITEMS, HISTORY, SOLAR SYSTEM and more. The Meat Cottage will be on site serving up authentic German cuisine. The final wager question that evening will be a question about THE NERVOUS SYSTEM selected by Team Brownstreet ft. Liz & Rose. February 20th Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge #273 @ No. 3 Craft Brews and Beer Bar in Cape Coral, FL. Categories for the quiz will include SPORTS, MAKEUP, PHYSICS, HISTORY, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS and more. 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Il y a eu Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, Harry Houdini, David Copperfield… Des magiciens qui ont marqué l'histoire de leur art et dont la célébrité a largement dépassé les cercles magiques. Mais qui est le plus grand magicien du monde? Qui peut prétendre être le meilleur en magie? Pour ce cinquième épisode de Magicos, Guillaume Natas a invité Gilles Arthur, pionnier de la magie à la télévision française et créateur de Mandrakes d'Or, Jean-Baptiste Dumas, consultant magique de renommée internationale, et Maxime Guény, le monsieur magie de C8. Suivez Slate Podcasts sur Instagram et Facebook. Pour échanger et découvrir de nouveaux podcasts, rejoignez le Slate Podcast Club sur Facebook. Quelques tours dont il est question dans cet épisode: – La lévitation de l'hôtel de ville par Gilles Arthur https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il9sBHzyibs – Les manipulations de Cardini https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhZ_DYGK6xY – Une méga-illusion de David Copperfield https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bp4fG_RNQM4 Musique: «Swagger (Saeptem Magicos False Cut)», Quincas Moreira

Chapitre 1 : Le mentalisme, c'est quoi ?Clément Freze, mentaliste basé à Marseille, nous dévoile quelques ressorts de l'art du mentalisme ! Nous en apprenons un rayon sur nos biais cognitifs et notre vulnérabilité à l’embobinage en règle. Étourdissant et agaçant.01:38 : Se fier aux apparences03:40 : Qu’est-ce que le mentalisme ? Illusion, mnémotechnie, suggestion, psychologie20:37 : Les séries télé : Le mentaliste, Lie to me22:36 : Comment Clément Freze est-il devenu mentaliste ?33:50 : Extrait de spectacle37:43 : Les origines du mentalisme : Girolamo Scotto, les sœurs Fox, Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, Victor Segno, Joseph Dunninger, Myr et Myroska, Uri Geller, Derren Brown56:54 : La transmission d’un savoir-faireS O U T E N I RSoutenez Méta de Choc en faisant un don libre sur Tipeee :https://fr.tipeee.com/meta-de-chocS O U R C E SToutes les références sur le site Méta de Choc :https://www.metadechoc.frS U I V R Ehttps://www.facebook.com/MetadeChochttps://twitter.com/ChocMetahttps://www.instagram.com/meta_de_chochttps://www.youtube.com/MétadeChochttps://skeptikon.fr/accounts/metadechoc Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out.

5, 4, 3, 2, 1 – Nerds Amalgamated Go! We are here once again with your irregular dose of fun, news, entertainment and educational synopsis that we like to call a show. We hope everyone is surviving the rigours and tortures of university, college, school, work, life, or whatever else it is you do. This week we have another exciting show for you all filled with space, games, and some viewing material to look forward to. We hope you enjoy and let us know what you think, we do listen. First up it is the 50th anniversary of the Apollo missions and Buck has brought us links to a number of different stories regarding them. Also, some of the myriad events that are happening around the world involved in the celebration for everyone to enjoy. We also talk about the movies inspired by events and documentaries about the rock stars who ride the bullet into space. What is your favourite Apollo story, movie, mission, or general piece of trivia? Drop us a line or post in the comments on the facebook page. Next up we look at this year’s less than stellar E3. The major highlight moments were the Keanu Reeves appearance at the launch of Cyberpunk 2077. Where he showed once again that indelible charm that makes everyone love him when people yelled out from the crowd. Why can’t he be the President of America? He would be a darn tooting sight better than almost everyone they have had for a long time. We also take a moment to acknowledge the fabulous Ikumi Nakamura, the director of Ghostwire Tokyo who just had fun. We also take a moment to glance at Devolver Studios and the madcap mayhem that is the ongoing saga of their E3 show. It is still so much more fun then must be legal. The biggest failure was the announcement that Bethesda is making Fallout 76 a battle royale (yayyyy, another one…yawn) in an attempt to save the game from becoming a complete failure (too late). This week the DJ has the story of Netflix planning a new series based on Tom Clancy’s The Division. The discussion runs through the idea, worrying at the potential failure of yet another game to cinema/television cross over. Further the potential overload of too many post-apocalyptic shows (no, not with zombies either, we discussed that). We do know two of the cast members Jessica Chastain and Jake Gyllenhaal, so it starts with two beautiful people surviving… or do they? This week’s games are: Buck is playing Assassins Creed 2 (Not Unity). Professor is still playing Cataclysm: Dark days ahead (Listen in for how he dies this week). DJ is once again playing Apex Legends We have the usual list of shout outs, remembrances, birthdays and special events. Hidden somewhere in the show is Buck telling us about a delightful Pug that doesn’t like being licked in return. Listen out for that, we have the link provided, it is funny. Other than that, we just wish to say thank you once again for listening and supporting us. We do appreciate it. Please remember to take care of yourselves and look out for each other, and drink lots of water to stay hydrated. Peace out.EPISODE NOTES:Apollo 50th Anniversary - http://www.astronomy.com/bonus/apollo_home - https://www.nasa.gov/specials/apollo50th/events.htmlE3 2019 - https://www.theguardian.com/games/2019/jun/10/e3-2019-biggest-news-xbox-bethesda-ubisoft-nintendo-square-enixThe Division now on Netflix - https://variety.com/2019/film/news/jessica-chastain-jake-gyllenhaal-the-division-movie-netflix-1203238700/Games Currently playingBuck – Assassin Creed 2 - https://store.steampowered.com/app/33230/Assassins_Creed_2_Deluxe_Edition/Professor – Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead - https://cataclysmdda.org/ DJ – Apex Legends - https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/apex-legends-ps4/Other topics discussed[un]featured Articles (That’s Not Canon Podcast)- https://thatsnotcanon.com/ufapodcastMargaret Hamilton (Software engineer)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Hamilton_(software_engineer)The Dish (2000 Australian movie)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_DishPast Apollo programs- Apollo 8 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_8- Apollo 13 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_13List of Apollo missions- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Apollo_missions#Crewed_Apollo_missionsFunny Flat Earth and Anti Vax Shirt- Picture - https://image.spreadshirtmedia.com/image-server/v1/mp/products/T812A1MPA3140PT17X10Y30D1021097368FS5253/views/1,width=550,height=550,appearanceId=1,backgroundColor=F2F2F2,modelId=1237,crop=list,version=1557984561,modelImageVersion=1554797138/anti-vax-flat-earth-mens-premium-t-shirt.jpg- Purchase Link - https://www.spreadshirt.com/shop/design/anti+vax+flat+earth+mens+premium+t-shirt-D5c662501f937645575149bc8Mars One- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_OneHow long does it take to go to Mars from Earth?- https://www.universetoday.com/14841/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-to-mars/Falltout 76 battle royale: Nuclear Winter- https://www.gamesradar.com/au/fallout-76-battle-royale-mode-nuclear-winter/Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2- https://www.gamespot.com/articles/legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-2-revealed-for-/1100-6467700/Keanu Reeves in Cyberpunk 2077- https://www.gameinformer.com/e3-2019/2019/06/11/keanu-reeves-is-more-than-a-cameo-in-cyberpunk-2077Battle Royale game from Devolver Studios: Fall Guys- https://techcrunch.com/2019/06/12/fall-guys-is-a-kinder-gentler-battle-royale/Devolver Bootleg - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1066260/Devolver_Bootleg/Ikumi Nakamura captures internet hearts- https://www.cnet.com/news/e3-2019-ghostwire-tokyo-director-ikumi-nakamura-captures-the-internets-heart/Netflix games announced on E3- https://www.techradar.com/au/news/netflix-teases-new-games-at-e3-2019-including-a-location-based-stranger-things-mobile-rpgThe Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics- https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/06/11/dark-crystal-age-of-resistance-tactics-announced-e3-2019Collection and Trials of Mana now available on the Switch- https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2019/06/12/collection-of-mana-is-now-available-on-the-switch-and-trials-of-mana-is-released-next-year/#4b9cd85b4876Revolution (TV Series)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolution_(TV_series)Prince of Persia : The Sand of Time (2010 film) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_of_Persia:_The_Sands_of_Time_(film)Prince of Persia (game franchise)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_of_PersiaMovies Jake Gyllenhaal acted- City Slickers (1991 movie) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Slickers- Zodiac (2007 movie) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zodiac_(film)- Nightcrawler (2014 movie) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightcrawler_(film)Movies Jessica Chastin acted- Lawless (2012 movie) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawless_(film)Pug doesn’t like being licked - https://www.reddit.com/r/Whatthefuckgetitoffme/comments/77pqrb/pug_doesnt_like_to_taste_its_own_medicine/Michael Jordan (American former professional basketball player)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_JordanWayne Gardner (Australian former professional Grand Prix motorcycle and touring car racer)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_GardnerLady Godiva, Countess of Mercia- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_GodivaShoutouts8 Jun 2019 - Ashleigh Barty Wins the French Open - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/08/sports/french-open-ashleigh-barty-marketa-vondrousova.html 11 Jun 1955 - The 1955 Le Mans disaster occurred during the 24 Hours of Le Mans motor race at Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France on 11 June 1955. A major crash caused large fragments of debris to fly into the crowd, killing 83 spectators and French driver Pierre Bouillin (who raced under the name Pierre Levegh) and injuring nearly 180 more. It was the most catastrophic crash in motorsport history, and it prompted Mercedes-Benz to retire from motor racing until 1989.11 Jun 1963 - Buddhist monk Quang Duc publicly burns himself to death in a plea for President Ngo Dinh Diem to show “charity and compassion” to all religions. - https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/buddhist-immolates-himself-in-protestRemembrances11 Jun 1979 - John Wayne, nicknamed 'Duke', was an American actor, filmmaker and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient. He was among the top box office draws for three decades. He starred in 142 motion pictures altogether. According to one biographer, "John Wayne personified for millions the nation's frontier heritage. Eighty-three of his movies were Westerns, and in them he played cowboys, cavalrymen, and unconquerable loners extracted from the Republic's central creation myth." He appeared with many important Hollywood stars of his era and made his last public appearance at the Academy Awards ceremony on April 9, 1979. He died of stomach cancer at 72 in Los Angeles, California - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wayne11 Jun 1999 - DeForest Kelley, known to colleagues as "De", was an American actor, screenwriter, poet and singer known for his roles in Westerns and as Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy of the USS Enterprise in the television and film series Star Trek (1966–1991). He died of stomach cancer at 79 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeForest_Kelley12 Jun 2003 - Gregory Peck, was an American actor. He was one of the most popular film stars from the 1940s to the 1960s. Peck received five Academy Award for Best Actor nominations, and won once – for his performance as Atticus Finch in the 1962 drama film To Kill a Mockingbird. Peck also received Oscar nominations for his roles in The Keys of the Kingdom, The Yearling, Gentleman's Agreement, and Twelve O'Clock High. Other notable films in which he appeared include Moby Dick (1956, and its 1998 mini-series), The Guns of Navarone, Cape Fear (1962, and its 1991 remake), How the West Was Won, The Omen (1976), and The Boys from Brazil. U.S. President Lyndon Johnson honored Peck with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1969 for his lifetime humanitarian efforts. In 1999, the American Film Institute named Peck among Greatest Male Stars of Classic Hollywood cinema, ranking him at No. 12. He died in his sleep at home from bronchopneumonia at 87 in Los Angeles, California - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory_Peck13 Jun 1871 - Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin, was a French magician. He is widely considered the father of the modern style of conjuring such as second sight, the ethereal suspension, the marvelous orange tree, robert-houdin's portfolio, the light and heavy chest. His reputation was so great that he was requested during the 1850s by the French government to help put down a tribal rebellion in Algeria using his skills. This is surely a feat that not many magicians can boast about. He died of pneumonia at 65 in Saint-Gervais-la-Forêt - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Eug%C3%A8ne_Robert-HoudinFamous Birthdays11 Jun 1910 - Jacques Cousteau, French naval officer, explorer, conservationist, filmmaker, innovator, scientist, photographer, author and researcher who studied the sea and all forms of life in water. He co-developed the Aqua-lung, pioneered marine conservation and was a member of the Académie française. Cousteau described his underwater world research in a series of books, perhaps the most successful being his first book, The Silent World: A Story of Undersea Discovery and Adventure, published in 1953. Cousteau also directed films, most notably the documentary adaptation of the book, The Silent World, which won a Palme d'or at the 1956 Cannes Film Festival. He remained the only person to win a Palme d'Or for a documentary film, until Michael Moore won the award in 2004 for Fahrenheit 9/11. He was born in Saint-André-de-Cubzac - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Cousteau11 Jun 1933 - Gene Wilder, American actor, screenwriter, director, producer, singer-songwriter and author. Wilder began his career on stage, and made his screen debut in an episode of the TV series The Play of the Week in 1961. Although his first film role was portraying a hostage in the 1967 motion picture Bonnie and Clyde, Wilder's first major role was as Leopold Bloom in the 1967 film The Producers for which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. This was the first in a series of collaborations with writer/director Mel Brooks, including 1974's Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein, which Wilder co-wrote, garnering the pair an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. Wilder is known for his portrayal of Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and for his four films with Richard Pryor:Silver Streak, Stir Crazy,See No Evil, Hear No Evil, and Another You. Wilder directed and wrote several of his own films, including The Woman in Red. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_Wilder11 Jun 1959 - Hugh Laurie, English actor, director, singer, musician, comedian and author. Laurie first gained recognition for his work as one half of the comedy double act Fry and Laurie with his friend and comedy partner Stephen Fry. The duo acted together in a number of projects during the 1980s and 1990s, including the sketch comedy series A Bit of Fry & Laurie and the P. G. Wodehouse adaptation Jeeves and Wooster. Laurie's other roles during the period include the period comedy series Blackadder (in which Fry also appeared) and the films Sense and Sensibility, 101 Dalmatians, The Borrowers and Stuart Little. Laurie portrayed the title character in the U.S. medical drama series House on Fox, for which he won two Golden Globe Awards. He was listed in the 2011 Guinness World Records as the most watched leading man on television and was one of the highest-paid actors in a television drama, earning £250,000 ($409,000) per episode of House. He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2007 New Year Honours and Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2018 New Year Honours, both for services to drama. He was born in Blackbird Leys, Oxfordshire - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Laurie11 Jun 1969 - Peter Dinklage, American actor and producer. Dinklage studied acting at Bennington College, starring in a number of amateur stage productions. His film debut was in Living in Oblivion (1995) and his breakthrough came with the comedy-drama The Station Agent (2003). He has since appeared in movies like Elf (2003), Underdog (2007), Death at a Funeral (2007),The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008), X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), Pixels (2015), and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017), which earned him his first Screen Actors Guild Award. In 2018, he appeared as Eitri in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Avengers: Infinity War among other movies. Dinklage received universal acclaim for portraying Tyrion Lannister on the HBO television series Game of Thrones, for which he won three Primetime Emmys from seven nominations. He also received a Golden Globe for the role in 2011. He was born in Morristown, New Jersey - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_DinklageEvents of Interest11 Jun 1959 - Postmaster General bans D H Lawrence's book, Lady Chatterley's Lover (overruled by US Court of Appeals in Mar 1960) - https://www.onthisday.com/history/events/june/1111 Jun 1976 - Australian band AC/DC begin their 1st headline tour of Britain - https://www.onthisday.com/date/1976/june/1111 Jun 1982 - "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial", directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Henry Thomas and Drew Barrymore, is released in the United States. It opened at number one with a gross of $11 million, and stayed at the top of the box office for six weeks; it then fluctuated between the first and second positions until October, before returning to the top spot for the final time in December during a brief Holiday Season re-release of the film. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E.T._the_Extra-Terrestrial#Release_and_sales 12 Jun 1942 – Anne Frank receives a diary for her thirteenth birthday. - https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/anne-frank-receives-a-diaryIntroArtist – Goblins from MarsSong Title – Super Mario - Overworld Theme (GFM Trap Remix)Song Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GNMe6kF0j0&index=4&list=PLHmTsVREU3Ar1AJWkimkl6Pux3R5PB-QJFollow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Email - Nerds.Amalgamated@gmail.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094RSS - http://www.thatsnotcanonproductions.com/topshelfnerdspodcast?format=rss

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The world-famous magician talks about how he fell in love with watches (and blows our minds with a few tricks too). Show Notes (1:50) Talking Watches with Dan White (2:15) Dan White on Good Morning America (4:30) Rolex Daytona Ref. 116500LN (12:30) Baselworld 2019 (17:00) Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin (46:51) Dan White Freaks Out Jimmy Fallon and Questlove (47:38) Dan White's Insane Ball of Yarn Magic Trick (47:46) Dan White Freaks Jimmy Out with a Telepathy Card Trick 51:10 The Chicken at The Nomad Hotel (53:30) Matera, Italy (1:01:10) Balmonte's (1:01:50) Sagami (1:02:15) LOVE DEATH + ROBOTS Trailer (1:02:50) Fake or Fortune? Trailer (1:04:40) Veep Trailer

Harry Houdini became one of the greatest entertainers of the 20th century, a showman whose escape artistry added a new dimension to the tried-and-true craft of stage magic. In this show, we present not only a mini-biography on the daredevil wizard, but a survey of the environment which made him -- a city of magic, mediums and mystery. New York during the late 19th century was a place of real, practical magic -- electric lights, elevated trains, telephones and other wonders that would have seemed impossible just a few decades before. Those that performed stage magic in a world of such unbelievable inventions would need to up their game. The great names of European stage magic -- most notably Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin -- would give rise to spectacular performances on both vaudeville and legitimate stages. Performers like Howard Thurston would dazzle New York crowds with unbelievable demonstrations of levitation while Harry Kellar and his 'spirit cabinet' would seem to use sorcery from other worlds. Houdini got his start in New York's dime museums, evolving from simple card tricks to elaborate routines of escape. He was a truly modern performer, borrowing from the magic masters and benefiting from an eager public, looking for a virtual superhero. But stage magic had a surprising foe -- actual magic or, as practiced by hundreds of mediums and mystics, spiritualism. Suddenly, the craft of magical illusion seemed secondary to those who could practice those same arts via a connection with the afterlife. Houdini was drawn into the debate early in his career, and the conflict intensified with his unusual friendship with one of the greatest writers in the world -- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Support the show.