Harry Houdini - member of secret society?

I've always wondered if the great Harry Houdini ever belonged to a group of people, organization or perhaps even a secret society of individuals that he found or shared his secrets with. It would really be interesting to talk to someone today that could have been affiliated with him in that way during his time. If he didn't belong to any kind of group then he was just a genius, a true master of the art of deception.

[Edited on 29-1-2004 by Morrison]

In the book "Lily Dale the town that talks to the dead" by Christine Wicker, there is a passage which dicusses Harry Houdini frequently visiting the town and learning some of his best secrets from the people there. It wasn't until he had a falling out that he stopped going there.

He was secretly a member of The Western League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Other members included
Charles Lindbergh (Swashbuckler), Nikola Tesla (Mad Genius Scientist), Sigmund Freud (Mental Powers) , and Elliott Ness (All American Hero). They were Super Secret Agents fighting Al Capone and the Red Menace !! His magic was real, and They wore costumes and had awesome steam powered computers and atomic rayguns !!!

Originally posted by darklanser
He was secretly a member of The Western League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Other members included
Charles Lindbergh (Swashbuckler), Nikola Tesla (Mad Genius Scientist), Sigmund Freud (Mental Powers) , and Elliott Ness (All American Hero). They were Super Secret Agents fighting Al Capone and the Red Menace !! His magic was real, and They wore costumes and had awesome steam powered computers and atomic rayguns !!!

I see, thanks for that confirmation

Originally posted by darklanser
He was secretly a member of The Western League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Other members included
Charles Lindbergh (Swashbuckler), Nikola Tesla (Mad Genius Scientist), Sigmund Freud (Mental Powers) , and Elliott Ness (All American Hero). They were Super Secret Agents fighting Al Capone and the Red Menace !! His magic was real, and They wore costumes and had awesome steam powered computers and atomic rayguns !!!

LMFAO!!!

Seriously Mr. Morrison, I dont think he was ever part of a secret society. May I ask what inspired you to think this?

haha I don't know I just came across a Houdini site and started pondering about any and all possibilities behind his deception techniques

just a quick cut and paste from masonicinfo

famous masons.

www.masonicinfo.com...

Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weiss) - Premiere American magician known for his escapes from chains, handcuffs, straitjackets and padlocked containers, he was immensely proud of his Masonic affiliations and became a Shriner just before his untimely death

Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weiss) - Premiere American magician known for his escapes from chains, handcuffs, straitjackets and padlocked containers, he was immensely proud of his Masonic affiliations and became a Shriner just before his untimely death

that's very interesting, the kind of thing they don't mention in famous persons biographies

maybe he was a member of this!

www.magician.org...


The International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM) is the world's largest organization for magicians boasting nearly 15,000 members worldwide. With over 300 local groups, called Rings, in more than 73 countries, the IBM is considered to be the most respected organization for amateur and professional magicians in the world! If you have a sincere interest in the art of magic, we invite you to learn more about the IBM!