Harmonic Houdini Convergence in Ft. Worth, TX

The anniversary of Houdini's death finally arrived and so did many Houdini-ites, paranormal investigators, skeptics and believers who converged in Fort Worth for the "Official" Houdini Seance on October 31, 2012. The Seance is typically reserved for a few friends who gather from across the country. But this year for the first time in a long time it was opened to the public. When the word went out, people came from coast to coast to be a part of this historic occasion.

The Commandry Room of the Ft. Worth Masonic Center hosted the seance which was the perfect creepy venue. Built in the early 1930's, this historic Ft. Worth building has many of its own ghost stories to tell. But it was just one spirit that we sought on Halloween night...Harry Houdini.

Ash Adams served as the Master of Ceremonies for the Houdini Seance.

All attendees received a special printed program and collectible 3 1/2" custom made padlock embossed with a logo commemorating the seance. Those paying for the higher prices VIP seats also received a pair of metal bookends of a padlock also emblazoned with the embossed logo.

Bill Radner brought the historic "Seance Cuffs"

Scott Wells (Medium for the seance) being interviewed for one of the many television reports.

Jamie Salinas was one of the entertainers who performed during the evening's magic show portion.

Shel Higgens provided comedy relief as he stood atop a ladder while swallowing a sword.

The "Metamorphosis" statue by Richard C. Wolter that stands in Appleton, Wisconsin donated by the Boldt Development Company. Tom Boldt (CEO of the company) was one of those seated at the seance circle who has attended for over two decades.

Photos from Abbott's 2012 Day 3

Day Three of Abbott's Get-Together was another beautiful, sunny day in southern Michigan. People were still coming in to Abbott's Magic Factory to pick up their registration packets. The bulk of their magic inventory, however, was relocated from the Factory to the dealers' room that was set up in the elementary school.

You never know who is going to show up at a Get-Together. Perhaps if I would have waited for the owner of this car to return, I could have solved an age old question.

Buskers fanned throughout the village to entertain the guests. One was appointed to the downtown area where the annual arts and crafts fair was taking place.

Jania Taylor (http://www.magicbyjania.com/) was assigned to the grocery store that had a throng of people who were there during the lunch hour for the Kiwani's Club benefit. They were offering lunch for $1.00 that included a hot dog, chips, soft drink and an ice cream sandwiich. You could order an extra hot dog for just 50 cents.

Michael Mode (http://www.magicmode.com/) was one of those who helped Jerry Costello with the "Happy Hour" party at Jerry's lake house that took place after Adele Friel's lecture and before the evening show. (Jerry is on the left and Michael is on the right).

You never know how people will be dressed for the Friday night show. Have you ever seen a dress made entirely from balloons? Never mind WHERE did she sit in the show last night. The question is HOW did she sit?

Following the evening stage show, the city presented an enjoyable fireworks show just outside the high school.