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Before Houdini’s death, he famously gave his wife a code word. This was to prevent mediums and psychics from coming to her door, breathlessly confirming that they had spoken with Harry after his passing. With the word, she could immediately double check their work by asking if he’d passed along the secret message.

As time passed, the word (”believe”) slipped out. And even Criss Angel would agree that the word has officially outlived its usefulness.

So for our Houdini Seance, THIS SATURDAY at 9 p.m. EST LIVE ON THE FRONT PAGE OF iTRICKS.COM, we needed new words. Thankfully, we have some friends to help us out…

Author, speaker and editor of Skeptic Magazine Michael Shermer will help us with a word.

President of the Reason foundation, David Nott has agreed to contribute.

Magicians, BS artists and soon-to-be TV detectives Penn & Teller will EACH give us a word suitable for Harry Houdini himself to divine from beyond the grave.

All of those listed above are sending their words to James Randi who will seal them in envelopes and challenge us to discover their contents with the help of Houdini’s spirit.

But that is not all, expect more announcements today and tomorrow!

  • friendinflorida
    haha Tim. Go ahead, take your shots. I am VERY patient :) I'm just really, really glad I didn't have to trash my fav magician on the web site. My fingers would have cramped up..lol.

    Happy One Year Anniversary Believe!!!!!

  • timothydrake
    FIF... I do indeed have something planned. This is my busy season so you'll have to wait a bit. I mean.... the opening of Believe was delayed like 4 times over a year so I know all you Loyals know about patience. LOL ;)
  • friendinflorida
    Sounds like fun. Gonna try & tune in after I take my little goblins out. Wonder what Mr. Drake has in store for us? I can't wait. Happy Halloween everyone!

    Memories of a year ago tomorrow :) Congrats Criss!!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lD_QiauHaYI

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