John Cox
@houdiniwild.bsky.social
Houdini historian and author at wildabouthoudini.com
James Bond enthusiast at thebookbond.com
Sherlockian at thebatteredtin.com
Cat dad.
James Bond enthusiast at thebookbond.com
Sherlockian at thebatteredtin.com
Cat dad.
After 50 years, I learned EVERYTHING about #HarryHoudini. Now it's time to get it out of my head and into your hands. Click the link below to find out exactly how I plan to do that.
ANNOUNCEMENT: I'M DONE WITH HOUDINI!
After fifty years of research, I've officially learned everything about Houdini! Now it's time to get it out of my head.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:59 PM
After 50 years, I learned EVERYTHING about #HarryHoudini. Now it's time to get it out of my head and into your hands. Click the link below to find out exactly how I plan to do that.
The cat comes out of the bag in 4 hours.
November 16, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The cat comes out of the bag in 4 hours.
Never a better time to join me on the inside. #HarryHoudini www.patreon.com/collection/2...
November 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Never a better time to join me on the inside. #HarryHoudini www.patreon.com/collection/2...
What makes a high-priced Houdini book "worth it" to you? I'm opening this Patreon poll up to EVERYONE. www.patreon.com/posts/is-it-...
Is it worth it? 🤔 | WILD ABOUT HARRY
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October 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM
What makes a high-priced Houdini book "worth it" to you? I'm opening this Patreon poll up to EVERYONE. www.patreon.com/posts/is-it-...
Grateful for all the kind reviews of my first #HarryHoudini book. www.wildabouthoudini.com/p/escaping-o...
ESCAPING OBSCURITY: Reviews & Reactions
Here is a collection of reader reviews and reactions to Escaping Obscurity: The Travel Diary of Harry Houdini 1897-1899.
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October 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Grateful for all the kind reviews of my first #HarryHoudini book. www.wildabouthoudini.com/p/escaping-o...
If you're a member of the Magic Castle, hope to see you tonight! #HarryHoudini
September 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
If you're a member of the Magic Castle, hope to see you tonight! #HarryHoudini
Genii magazine reviews you know what.
Escaping Obscurity: The Travel Diary of Harry Houdini, 1897-1899
I’ve read many Houdini biographies, and the experience often feels like watching a favorite movie, where I can quote the lines and know exactly what is coming next. This book is different
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August 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Genii magazine reviews you know what.
Get the book David Copperfield calls "a masterpiece." Yes, he really said that, and he said we could say that he said that. Just saying. www.magicwords.shop/all-books/p/... #HarryHoudini
August 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Get the book David Copperfield calls "a masterpiece." Yes, he really said that, and he said we could say that he said that. Just saying. www.magicwords.shop/all-books/p/... #HarryHoudini
After all the excitement over the release of Escaping Obscurity: The Travel Diary of Harry Houdini 1897-1899, I'm getting my head back into creating my next book, and the learning curve continues. I'm sharing the process with my patrons.
Why this image made me rethink my Index | WILD ABOUT HARRY
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July 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
After all the excitement over the release of Escaping Obscurity: The Travel Diary of Harry Houdini 1897-1899, I'm getting my head back into creating my next book, and the learning curve continues. I'm sharing the process with my patrons.
Be careful out there. #HarryHoudini
Rare Houdini book defaced with fake signature
This beautiful condition copy of Houdini's 1921 book, Magical Rope Ties and Escapes, has been defaced by a fake autopen Houdini signature on the cover
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July 19, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Be careful out there. #HarryHoudini
Some very kind reviews and reactions to our book! #HarryHoudini
ESCAPING OBSCURITY: Reviews & Reactions
Here is a collection of reader reviews and reactions to Escaping Obscurity: The Travel Diary of Harry Houdini 1897-1899.
www.wildabouthoudini.com
July 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Some very kind reviews and reactions to our book! #HarryHoudini
128 years in the making! Escaping Obscurity: The Travel Diary of #HarryHoudini 1897-1899 is available now at www.magicwords.shop/books
July 6, 2025 at 11:32 PM
128 years in the making! Escaping Obscurity: The Travel Diary of #HarryHoudini 1897-1899 is available now at www.magicwords.shop/books
This is an on-the-spot interview I did with Scott Wells of The Magic Word Podcast during last year's MAGIC Live in Las Vegas. Now that the book is out, I've reposted this on my Patreon and made it public so everyone can hear what this book is all about.
Escaping Obscurity with Scott Wells (2024) | WILD ABOUT HARRY
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July 3, 2025 at 1:51 PM
This is an on-the-spot interview I did with Scott Wells of The Magic Word Podcast during last year's MAGIC Live in Las Vegas. Now that the book is out, I've reposted this on my Patreon and made it public so everyone can hear what this book is all about.
Word out of England is Robin Fox beat my challenge. Curses!
June 15, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Word out of England is Robin Fox beat my challenge. Curses!
100% of all registrations will be donated to the Houdini grave restoration fund.
New York Magic Conference Number Seven Ticket
Come learn the tricks of the trade from the greatest magicians in NYC at the next New York Magic Conference, right here at Abracadabra NYC! Join us for an evening of learning and live performances wit...
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June 8, 2025 at 12:28 AM
100% of all registrations will be donated to the Houdini grave restoration fund.
With the release of "Escaping Obscurity" on the horizon, being a patron would be a good thing, especially if you want to land a special Deluxe Edition. Just saying.
Join today and save 20% off your first month using promo code ESCAPE.
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Join today and save 20% off your first month using promo code ESCAPE.
www.patreon.com/wildabouthou...
June 1, 2025 at 2:53 PM
With the release of "Escaping Obscurity" on the horizon, being a patron would be a good thing, especially if you want to land a special Deluxe Edition. Just saying.
Join today and save 20% off your first month using promo code ESCAPE.
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Join today and save 20% off your first month using promo code ESCAPE.
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Houdini did it first!
May 23, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Houdini did it first!
Cover reveal! #HarryHoudini
Cover reveal! Escaping Obscurity: The Travel Diary of Harry Houdini, 1897-1899
Today, I'm excited to reveal the final cover of Escaping Obscurity: The Travel Diary of Harry Houdini, 1897-1899, which will be published soon by Mike
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May 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Cover reveal! #HarryHoudini
The road to the final cover of Escaping Obscurity: The Travel Diary of #HarryHoudini 1897-1899.
Evolution of a cover | WILD ABOUT HARRY
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May 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The road to the final cover of Escaping Obscurity: The Travel Diary of #HarryHoudini 1897-1899.
I had a WILD time on @ghostadventure.bsky.social. Thanks for the great experience. I believe! www.wildabouthoudini.com/2025/04/houd...
April 24, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I had a WILD time on @ghostadventure.bsky.social. Thanks for the great experience. I believe! www.wildabouthoudini.com/2025/04/houd...
With the #HarryHoudini diary book at the printers, I'm well into the design of my next Houdini book. Patrons are getting the inside scoop.
Design, rinse, and repeat | WILD ABOUT HARRY
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April 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
With the #HarryHoudini diary book at the printers, I'm well into the design of my next Houdini book. Patrons are getting the inside scoop.
The 2025 #HarryHoudini book boom continues with this first work by my great friend Colleen Bak. Spread the love! ❤️
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April 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The 2025 #HarryHoudini book boom continues with this first work by my great friend Colleen Bak. Spread the love! ❤️
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