Harry Houdini

He died on Halloween, but wasn’t a believer in the supernatural. And yet he himself seemed supernatural. Hmm…. Learn about the life of one of the most interesting figures of the 20th century, and tell us who you would like to learn about next on Facebook, on Twitter  @HalloweenHaunt, or  HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.

Learn all about Mr. Houdini at the website of the PBS program “American Experience,” and read more on Wikipedia.

Music:

“Someone’s Behind” by Shakthi (from MacJams.com)

“Serpentine Trek” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Alchemist’s Tower” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Sound of the Fury” by Erik Scott Johnston

Click here to download the show.

6 thoughts on “Harry Houdini

  1. Theo says:

    Hello H.H i hope u can talk about Abraham Van Hellsing and also chucky from the childs play movies thanks a bunch
    Horor Theo

    • Hello, Theo,

      I will note your wishes. Perhaps I will be able to discuss one or both topics soon. We shall see.

      Enjoy your dark winter.

      –HH

      • count Theo says:

        hi HH
        Wondering what haunts head our way this halloween hope ur summer was haunttackular i would like u to think about doing The Exorcist i have seen the movie and read the book u should read it sometime and would an good podcast haunt u soon
        theo

      • Hello, Count Theo,

        Summer is…what it is. You make an interesting suggestion, and I will consider it. Thank you for listening.

        –HH

  2. Alyssa says:

    And he was the one who said 5 people were driven insane by Ouija boards?

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