|
|
|
|||
Merenkov Elite user 414 Posts 
|
Several years ago I purchased a Houdini token, a so-called "fantasy souvenir", which shows Houdini's face on one side (with the words "Admit One") and "Compliments Garrick Theatre Week of Nov. 1" on the reverse. The Garrick Theatre (in Detroit), was the site of Houdini's last performance before his death on October 31, 1926. So the conceit of the token is that Houdini died before it could have been used. Does anyone happen to know the origin of this quarter-sized coin? Perhaps it was made for a Houdini seance, or some creative person's magic-themed party?
|
jay leslie V.I.P. Southern California 9495 Posts
|
Post in the all tied up section for a complete answer
Jay Leslie
www.TheHouseOfEnchantment.com |
|
Banester Special user 669 Posts
|
I do not know, but it sounds intrigueing!
The art of a magician is to create wonder.
If we live with a sense of wonder, our lives become filled with joy -Doug Henning- |
| The Magic Cafe Forum Index » » Oldies... but goodies! » » Does anyone know the story behind my Houdini token? (0 Likes) | |
Posted: Jan 11, 2014 01:12 pm 
| [ Top of Page ] |
|
All content & postings Copyright © 2001-2022 Steve Brooks. All Rights Reserved. This page was created in 0.06 seconds requiring 5 database queries. |
|
The views and comments expressed on The Magic Café are not necessarily those of The Magic Café, Steve Brooks, or Steve Brooks Magic. > Privacy Statement < 
|