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It is 1929, the height of the Spiritualist frenzy. Houdini, the world’s first Superstar, has been dead two years - yet surely if anyone can break through from the Other Side, it’s Harry. When his beloved wife, Bess, hints that he already has, she is accused of rigging the séance.
Beatrice Houdini. Beatrice or Bess Houdini was born Wilhelmina Beatrice Rahner on January 23, 1876, in Brooklyn, New York. Like her famous husband, Bess came from a large German speaking immigrant family and was bitten by the showbiz bug in her teens.
Jan 23, 2022 · Sunday, January 23, 2022. Bess remembers life with Houdini. To celebrate Bess Houdini's 146th birthday today, here are some excerpts from terrific interesting article by Sally MacDougall called "What Magicians' Wives Think of MAGIC". This appeared in The Tacoma Daily Ledger on July 29, 1928.
Jan 22, 2024 · Bess Houdini: Cover of Genii (1939) Born: Wilhekmina Beatrice Rahner January 23, 1876 Brooklyn, New York City: Died: February 11, 1943 (age 67) Needles, California: Resting place: Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, New York
Dec 28, 2023 · Step into the intriguing world of Bess Houdini, the enigmatic Harry Houdini’s wife. More than just a supportive wife, Bess also had her share of fascinating traits. Discover her life, her relationship with Harry, and their enduring bond that transcended even death. Bess Houdini: The Woman Behind The Magic
Jan 21, 2020 · Fantasma Magic. 62.2K subscribers. Subscribed. 25. 2K views 4 years ago. Each year, on the anniversary of Harry's Death, Bess Houdini would hold a seance hoping to contact Houdini's spirit....
Feb 14, 2011 · A petite woman, Bess helped Houdini perfect the Metamorphosis illusion with her speed and agility. Yet, as Houdini’s fame rose, Bess found herself farther from the limelight and the attention focused solely on the adventurous feats of her husband.
