That is, Houdini was not getting enough of MY attention, until 2011 when I was hit with the bug again in a big way. Please see About This Site for the suspects that are responsible for re-sparking my interest in Houdini.Harry Houdini's fame is secure as the greatest magician of modern times. However, I still remained a member of the Magic Castle and performed yearly magic shows on Halloween at my work, but Houdini was not getting enough attention. The next 10 years (2001 to 2010), the Houdini collecting and magic, took a back seat to work, my kids activities and other interests (e.g., soccer, umpiring, poker).

Dinner Magic Show (1998): Houdini’s Rope Escape Challenge.

Magic Classes (1996 – 1997): Magic Easy to Master Miracles.

Participated in Southern California Association of Magicians (SCAM) competitions in 19.

Also, was able to take the family to Appleton Wisconsin in 1998. The next 5 years (1996 to 2000), I continued to collect Houdini and actively perform Magic.

Magic Castle (1995): Magician Member Card.

HHC (1995): Houdini Historical Center Membership Card.

CSUF (1995): Certificate in Magic: The Performance Art.

IBM (1995): IBM Certificate of Membership Membership Card.

Magic Lessons for Kids (1994): Class Descriptions.

Magic Castle (1992): Associate Member Card.

Church Magic Show (1992): 15 Card Miracle.

Houdini Speech (1987): Houdini’s Other Claims to Fame.

SAM (1981): SAM Certificate of Membership Membership Card.

Houdini/Magic Project (1980): Enjoyment of Literature on Magic and Harry Houdini.

Houdini Essay (1979): Houdini’s Full Evening Show.

Houdini – The Untold Story Dust Jacket Design (1976): Front Cover Back Cover.

Houdini Book Report (1976): Houdini – Master of Escape.The first 20 years (1975 to 1995) of this passion can be summarized below in a snippet from the actual application, I submitted to become a Magician Member at the Academy of Magical Arts (aka Magic Castle) in 1995: My interest in Magic and Harry Houdini started at the age of 12 in 1975.

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