Harry Houdini: Who fooled the Greatest Magician of all

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Postby BeerForDolphins » Oct 3rd, '03, 16:51



I am sure it has been mentioned somewhere that John Scarne, when he was 19, caught out Houdini a few times demonstrating gambling techniques....or so i have heard

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Postby the wizard of odd » Oct 7th, '03, 21:34

Thanks for the interest. Sorry, I've not had chance to post a full reply yet. (nightshift - my profile should explain!!) I'll get the full Jarrow/Houdini story posted in the next few days. :?

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