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THE LIFE AND AFTERLIFE OF HARRY HOUDINI

September 18, 2019

An unconventional biography of an unconventional character. Rather than focus on timelines or family trees, Posnanski tries to get at Houdini as a legend, as an historical figure.

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Silence is Golden

January 10, 2019

Some of my favorite silent films — from Buster Keaton antics to stunning double exposure to experimental stop-motion and early wildlife documentaries. These are movies that have truly stayed with me over the years.

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31 Days of Halloween – October 12

October 12, 2018

Some of the mediums that Houdini busted used complicated physical tricks like cracking toe joints and “expelling” phosphorescent cheesecloth. But being the amazing stage illusionist he was, he recognized all the tricks.

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Books for October

October 2, 2017

You heap the logs and try to fill / The little room with words and cheer, / But silent feet are on the hill, / Across the window veiled eyes peer. ~ Hortense King Flexner

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Top Ten Tuesday: Things That Make Me Want To Read A Book

April 18, 2017

Top Ten Tuesday: The topics, themes, and settings that make me immediately interested in a book.

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