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Bess Houdini appeared as herself in the 1938 film Religious Racketeers (a.k.a. Mystic Circle Murder) directed by Frank O'Conner and produced by Fanchon Royer. In the film, she expressed her belief that communication with those who have died is impossible. The film sparked controversy among spiritualists, but was praised by magicians.
Feb 13, 2020 · The woman known as Bess Houdini was born Wilhelmina Beatrice Rahner on January 23, 1876. A Brooklyn native, she spent her early days performing in a Coney Island musical act. That's where she met him, the man who would change her life. The pieces in place, magic in the air, she started going out with Theo, Harry Houdini's little brother.
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Jun 22, 2023 · Kristen Connolly (as Bess Houdini) and Adrien Brody (as Harry Houdini), in an image from the 2014 miniseries 'Houdini.' The beginnings of a unique couple. The first word of the message, “Rosabelle,” referred to the song Bess sang when she and Harry met when they were performing in a theater in Coney Island, New York.
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Oct 31, 2011 · Houdini and his wife, Bess, had no children, and when he died — on Halloween, 85 years ago — he willed all of his props to Theo. Theo Hardeen even named one of his sons Harry Houdini Hardeen ...
Jan 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. "My husband thought I was clever, and you don't suppose I was going to ...
Jan 22, 2024 · Wilhelmina Beatrice Rahner (b.1876-d.1943), known as Bess, was the stage assistant and wife of Harry Houdini. Biography. Bess Houdini held yearly séances on Halloween for ten years after Houdini's death, but Houdini never appeared. In 1936, after a last unsuccessful séance on the roof of the Knickerbocker Hotel, she put out the candle that ...
