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HARRY HOUDINI  

When Harry's beloved mother died, Houdini began a long and ultimately unfilled quest to contact his deceased mum. A journey that almost overshadowed his fame as a magician.

Harry Houdini has always been known as the worlds greatest escape artist. He has amazed people throughout history with his inane ability to crawl, squirm, and rotate his way out of anything you could put him into.

This article gives a brief background on the life and death of the famous magician. It also outlines information regarding a new attempt to get the body exhumed to prove once and for all how Houdini died.

Despite ironclad proof against the tale, the story of Houdini's demise due to an untimely punch to the stomach persists. Oral passages of the legend, books and movies about Houdini have contributed to the spread of the misinformation.

From levitating to performing death defying hoaxes, Criss Angel does it all.

It began in the small town of Appleton, Wisconsin. At least, that's what Weiss told everyone. But, then again, who would want to know that what would become the world's greatest magician was born in a Jewish ghetto?

Just a short look at how Magicians are still imitating the most well known escape artist of all time.

A look at the Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa in Asheville, North Carolina.

A look at the history of this strange local attraction, and the rumors of its haunting.

Some pretty wild ideas have received patients in the U.S.

Winter swimming has plenty of health benefits -- and even a little crazy fun.

Westsylvania, located in southwestern Pennsylvania, holds a special place in our country's history.

Ted Geisel, aka, Dr. Seuss, and other actors, presidents, and singers dominate the month of March, but many more famous people share your own birthday. Read on to see who.

Did you know there is more than just Halloween celebrated today?

Step back into the past with this look at the history of Leadville Colorado.

A recent Associated Press poll showed that more and more individuals believe in ghosts and UFO's.

The next time you go into your locally-produced, community haunted house--you'll be able to trace it right back to the old live theatre midnight ghost shows that pushed people's buttons during the mid 20th century when people were in a self-created comfort zone...

Are you looking for quality novels of American historical fiction at PaperBackSwap? These four favorites each explore themes of America's sometimes violent struggles with race and ethnicity and were available at PaperBackSwap when I checked.

There is a different holiday to celebrate every day during the month of October.

Cartoon Network's Adult Swim has finally brought back Lucy, The Daughter of the Devil, and there is a reason to be late to work on Monday morning.

Which celebrities and famous people were born on Halloween? Which celebrities and famous people died on Halloween? Which ones decided to get hang the noose, I mean tie the knot on Halloween?

The grand hotel was built in 1913 with granite stones mined from Sunset Mountain. The historic Grove Pork Inn Resort and spa in Asheville, North Carolina has a mysterious guest who refuses to leave, known as the Pink Lady.

In addition to his fascinating illusions and magic tricks, Criss Angel is a talented and skilled musician and stuntman who is extremely close to his family. Read this informative article for facts on the multi talented star of Criss Angel Mindfreak.

The second part of my article about all the theaters on Broadway, their history and some of the shows that have played there.

Woodhull had a unique ability in finding governmental loopholes to throw the status quo into a quandary. In a speech at a convention--Woodhull convinced the all-female audience that they technically had the right to vote for President or in any election.

An informative history of the practice of spirit photography, which originated in the 1800s, and has in recent years gained credibility as a sceintific tool for studying the paranormal.

Every day is flush with history. June 22 is certainly no exception.

30 haunted locations in California

Every day is flush with history. June 12th is certainly no exception.

A compare and contrast essay on ice cream and popsicles.

Of course, Doyle is best known for creating the most famous sleuth in the world, Sherlock Holmes. Here are a few things you may not know about him.

There's plenty to do in the Scranton Area, you won't be bored with what this city has to offer.

If you are strapped for birthday party ideas, here are 10 exclusively for boys. The point is to put an unique twist on a tried and true formula.

With summer looming before us, residents of Greenville, South Carolina, are finding more fun activities to do right in their own downtown area. With the number of free activities offered this summer for all ages, no one should be bored.

If you want to know where you may get a glimpse of your favorite star, find out about these famous celebrities who still haunt America!

You know Arthur Conan Doyle as the creator of Sherlock Holmes. Did you also know he was a genuine nut?

The secret to survival in today's world is being able to tell the difference between science and science-fiction. It's not as easy as it once was to tell reality from the special effects.

"The Prestige" is a movie about magic that has more than a few tricks of its own.

Buster Keaton is one of the three great silent film comedians. In recent decades he has eclipsed Charlie Chaplin as the greatest of them all.

The Purr-fect Fence allows your cat to go safely outdoors, is easy to install, and relatively inexpensive....

There are many myths about the origins of Freemasonry, its practices and rituals, and why it is a "secret society." This article debunks the myths and explains the facts.

An exclusive club only open to practitioners of trickery and grand illusions, the Magic Castle is devoted to promoting the art and history of magicians past and present.

Over a twenty three year music career that has included countless lineup changes, personal struggle, and devastating loss, the Red Hot Chili Peppers have remained a commercial and critical favorite rock band.

This is a college-level research paper summarizing the evolvement of various types of entertainment Americans enjoyed during the late 1800's.

This is a local piece about an amusement park that was established near the Illinois River in Peoria Heights, Illinois. It explains how it was established, its attractions, and how it close.

Here are some more essential facts and information on Chinese astrology. In Part II, we will look at the last six Chinese zodiac signs.

Camp Chesterfield, on the outskirts of Indianapolis Indiana was founded in 1891. Spiritualism is the practice of calling down spirits of the deceased by conducting seances or channeling the spirits through a "medium".

Colon is a small town in Michigan where the largest magician supply manufacturer is located as well as the burial place of Harry Blackstone Sr., one of the greatest magicians of all time.

New York is the king of Halloween. So if you're looking for something to do come October 31st, look no further...