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Houdini DVDs

Postby Mage Tyler » Apr 8th, '08, 06:24



http://www.amazon.com/Houdini-Movie-Sta ... 0012OSGJK/

Just got a notice that this DVD set is scheduled to be released 4/8.

Thought some of you might be interested.

"Product Description
By the year 1919, Harry Houdini was known throughout the world as a master magician and escape artist. Having conquered the stage, he set out to rule the screen, appearing in a series of thrillers built upon his almost supernatural powers. Culled from film archives and private collections, this Kino DVD set includes all of Houdini s suriving films as an actor, rare footage of actual handcuff and straitjacket escapes, and a wealth of historical information. Includes: THE MASTER MYSTERY (1919, 238m, Color Tinted) TERROR ISLAND (1920, 55m, B&W) THE MAN FROM BEYOND (1922, 68m, Color Tinted) HALDANE OF THE SECRET SERVICE (1923, 84m, Color Tinted) THE GRIM GAME (Fragment, 1919, 5m, Color Tinted) - SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE: Filmed records of Houdini escapes (ca. 1907-23) - Audio recording of Houdini speaking (1914) - Excerpts from the NY Censor Board files - Slippery Jim, a 1910 Houdini-inspired comedy - The illusion Metamorphosis performed by Houdini s brother Hardeen and others. "

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Postby monker59 » Apr 8th, '08, 14:33

Wow. :shock: Just wow. :shock: :shock:

This has got to be a must-have for every magician who admires old-school artists. I'm defintely chalking this one up on my wish list. And such a bargain! :D

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