Think of the greatest of Detroit’s Masonic Temple.Īnd think of all the people in the audience of Houdini’s final performance who came not only to see a man escape from chains, but to connect to something higher. A theatre so grand it attracted the famous actress and director Jessie Bonstelle to leave New York and open the Bonstelle Theatre in Detroit. Died, OctoDetroit Michigan United States Place Of Birth, Budapest Austria-Hungary now Hungary Height, 1.68 m Occupation, Illusionist. Take a moment to remember one of Detroit’s lost treasures, the Garrett Theatre. He taught us that no lock or chain can restrain a determined soul.”Īnd with this message a request: Next time you think of Harry Houdini, Detroit, do not only of the fact that he died in Detroit, but take a moment to contemplate what connected him to Detroit. He showed us magick is possible with critical thinking and intelligence. Over a century later his work is still regarded as the top feats in illusion. The man created magic through sheer force of intellect. ![]() ![]() “He asked his wife to attempt contact with him on the anniversary of his passing each year, to either validate or discredit his thoughts on communication with the dead. Died At Age: 52 Family: Spouse/Ex-: Bess Houdini father: Mayer Samuel Weisz mother: Cecelia Weisz siblings: Carrie Gladys, Gottfried William, Herman M., Leopold D. At the time of his death, Houdini was the national President of S.A.M, an organization at the height of its popularity in 1926 with chapters across the country, including one in Detroit.Īnd herein lies what might be a secret to many-a message from a living practitioner of magic, Alejandra of Geminey Tarot:
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