John Cox
@houdiniwild.bsky.social
Houdini historian and author at wildabouthoudini.com James Bond enthusiast at thebookbond.com Sherlockian at thebatteredtin.com Cat dad.
If you have a subscription to NatGeo, this is a really nice article about my last book and how we decoded Houdini's earliest known diary.
Harry Houdini's First Diary Reveals a Lost World of Turn-of-the-Century Magic
The little red book, which contains Harry Houdini's recently deciphered notes, charts his rise as a performer and the key role of his wife, Bess, in turning his act from dime-store vaudeville into int...
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Now that I've released the details and prices for Handcuff King: The Conquests of Harry Houdini, 1900–1909, I'm curious which edition you'd consider buying (or not). This Patreon poll is open to everyone.
Poll: Which KING? | WILD ABOUT HARRY
Now that I've released the details and prices for the Regular Hardcover and Premium Edition of Handcuff King: The Conquests of Harry Houdini
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2026 is the hundredth anniversary of the death of Houdini, and October is the month in which he died. So books about Houdini have been sprouting up all over. Here’s my review of one of the better ones aimed at specialists: baroquepotion.com/reviews/esca...
Escaping Obscurity
A review of John Cox’s annotated edition of Harry Houdini’s 1897-1899 travel diary and its portrait of the magician before fame.
baroquepotion.com
Great review of Escaping Obscurity. Thank you, David Byron.
Escaping Obscurity
A review of John Cox’s annotated edition of Harry Houdini’s 1897-1899 travel diary and its portrait of the magician before fame.
baroquepotion.com
See the cover and help me test my preorder app.
NEW! Handcuff King Cover Reveal Signed Postcard
This is a new (Style C) promo postcard for Handcuff King: The Conquests of Harry Houdini, 1900–1909. The card you will receive will show the book's final cover art on the front and have book details o...
wildaboutharrypress.com
I'll be talking about #HarryHoudini's Kansas City connections on Sep 9, 2026, at 6 PM at the Kansas City Library. Hope to see you there!
Magician Harry Houdini's Kansas City Legacy
Nationally recognized Harry Houdini expert John Cox discusses the magician's remarkable career, including his first-ever suspended straitjacket escape in Kansas City in 1915.
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I created these promotional cards for my upcoming book Handcuff King: The Conquests of Harry Houdini, 1900–1909, and they are pretty popular! $5. Free shipping in U.S. Every card is signed. wildaboutharrypress.com
Back in stock! Read how #HarryHoudini escaped his obscurity before the next chapter arrives later this year. wildaboutharrypress.com
Attendees of the SAM convention in Appleton got a first look at the cover of my new book, but so did members of my Patreon. Lucky patrons!
Exclusive: Handcuff King cover reveal | WILD ABOUT HARRY
Exclusive: Handcuff King cover reveal by WILD ABOUT HARRY on Patreon. Join WILD ABOUT HARRY's community for exclusive content and updates.
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For the first time in over 50 years, a series of séances will be held inside Houdini's private New York home (278) on Halloween. houdini.nyc #HarryHoudini #Houdini
David Copperfield has concluded his amazing 25-year run at the MGM in Las Vegas. What's next? Well, I know of one thing...
Moved and honored that Barb Rosenstock dedicated her lovely new #harryhoudini book to me. The book is out today, and it's fantastic! You can read about Barb's journey writing this book here: www.wildabouthoudini.com/2026/02/gues...
I've just hit 100 paid members on my Patreon, and as promised, I'm offering members a very special reward. It drops today at 1:26 PM. www.patreon.com/posts/exclus... #HarryHoudini
Over the holiday break, I got down to business and created my new online store. This is where I plan to sell my upcoming Ultimate Houdini Chronology books. Patrons have early access. I'll be opening soon for everybody. Sign up to be notified when by clicking below. wildaboutharrypress.com
Wild About Harry PRESS
Purchase books about Harry Houdini directly from Houdini historian and author John Cox. Exclusive carrier of The Ultimate Houdini Chronology.
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Patreon post open to all. Merry Christmas. 🎄
Houdini debunks Santa! | WILD ABOUT HARRY
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Working on finalizing my next #HarryHoudini book covering the years 1900-1909. If anyone has any Houdini material from these years that you think might be helpful, I'd love to see it! This book is topping 600 pages, but it can be longer! Thanks.
December 1 #OnThisDay in 1977 - Publication of "Houdini His Legend and His Magic" by Doug Henning and Charles Reynolds. via John Cox @houdiniwild.bsky.social #HoudiniHistory
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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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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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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