John Cox
@houdiniwild.bsky.social
Houdini historian and author at wildabouthoudini.com
James Bond enthusiast at thebookbond.com
Sherlockian at thebatteredtin.com
Cat dad.
James Bond enthusiast at thebookbond.com
Sherlockian at thebatteredtin.com
Cat dad.
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
January 28, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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
My new online store is open for business! #HarryHoudini wildaboutharrypress.com
January 17, 2026 at 11:51 PM
My new online store is open for business! #HarryHoudini wildaboutharrypress.com
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.
wildaboutharrypress.com
January 10, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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
Strap in for a WILD year.
Welcome to the Harry Houdini Centenary year!
HAPPY NEW YEAR, and welcome to another year of WILD ABOUT HARRY.
www.wildabouthoudini.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Strap in for a WILD year.
Patreon post open to all. Merry Christmas. 🎄
Houdini debunks Santa! | WILD ABOUT HARRY
Get more from WILD ABOUT HARRY on Patreon
www.patreon.com
December 25, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Patreon post open to all. Merry Christmas. 🎄
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 15, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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.
Reposted by John Cox
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
#OnThisDay in 1977 - Publication of "Houdini His Legend and His Magic" by Doug Henning and Charles Reynolds.
via John Cox @houdiniwild.bsky.social
#HoudiniHistory
December 1, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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
#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.
www.wildabouthoudini.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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.
The cat comes out of the bag in 4 hours.
November 16, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The cat comes out of the bag in 4 hours.
Never a better time to join me on the inside. #HarryHoudini www.patreon.com/collection/2...
November 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Never a better time to join me on the inside. #HarryHoudini www.patreon.com/collection/2...
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
Get more from WILD ABOUT HARRY on Patreon
www.patreon.com
October 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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-...
Grateful for all the kind reviews of my first #HarryHoudini book. www.wildabouthoudini.com/p/escaping-o...
ESCAPING OBSCURITY: Reviews & Reactions
Here is a collection of reader reviews and reactions to Escaping Obscurity: The Travel Diary of Harry Houdini 1897-1899.
www.wildabouthoudini.com
October 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Grateful for all the kind reviews of my first #HarryHoudini book. www.wildabouthoudini.com/p/escaping-o...
If you're a member of the Magic Castle, hope to see you tonight! #HarryHoudini
September 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
If you're a member of the Magic Castle, hope to see you tonight! #HarryHoudini
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
www.geniimagic.com
August 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Genii magazine reviews you know what.
Get the book David Copperfield calls "a masterpiece." Yes, he really said that, and he said we could say that he said that. Just saying. www.magicwords.shop/all-books/p/... #HarryHoudini
August 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Get the book David Copperfield calls "a masterpiece." Yes, he really said that, and he said we could say that he said that. Just saying. www.magicwords.shop/all-books/p/... #HarryHoudini
After all the excitement over the release of Escaping Obscurity: The Travel Diary of Harry Houdini 1897-1899, I'm getting my head back into creating my next book, and the learning curve continues. I'm sharing the process with my patrons.
Why this image made me rethink my Index | WILD ABOUT HARRY
Get more from WILD ABOUT HARRY on Patreon
www.patreon.com
July 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
After all the excitement over the release of Escaping Obscurity: The Travel Diary of Harry Houdini 1897-1899, I'm getting my head back into creating my next book, and the learning curve continues. I'm sharing the process with my patrons.
Be careful out there. #HarryHoudini
Rare Houdini book defaced with fake signature
This beautiful condition copy of Houdini's 1921 book, Magical Rope Ties and Escapes, has been defaced by a fake autopen Houdini signature on the cover
www.wildabouthoudini.com
July 19, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Be careful out there. #HarryHoudini
Some very kind reviews and reactions to our book! #HarryHoudini
ESCAPING OBSCURITY: Reviews & Reactions
Here is a collection of reader reviews and reactions to Escaping Obscurity: The Travel Diary of Harry Houdini 1897-1899.
www.wildabouthoudini.com
July 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Some very kind reviews and reactions to our book! #HarryHoudini
128 years in the making! Escaping Obscurity: The Travel Diary of #HarryHoudini 1897-1899 is available now at www.magicwords.shop/books
July 6, 2025 at 11:32 PM
128 years in the making! Escaping Obscurity: The Travel Diary of #HarryHoudini 1897-1899 is available now at www.magicwords.shop/books
This is an on-the-spot interview I did with Scott Wells of The Magic Word Podcast during last year's MAGIC Live in Las Vegas. Now that the book is out, I've reposted this on my Patreon and made it public so everyone can hear what this book is all about.
Escaping Obscurity with Scott Wells (2024) | WILD ABOUT HARRY
Get more from WILD ABOUT HARRY on Patreon
www.patreon.com
July 3, 2025 at 1:51 PM
This is an on-the-spot interview I did with Scott Wells of The Magic Word Podcast during last year's MAGIC Live in Las Vegas. Now that the book is out, I've reposted this on my Patreon and made it public so everyone can hear what this book is all about.
Word out of England is Robin Fox beat my challenge. Curses!
June 15, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Word out of England is Robin Fox beat my challenge. Curses!
100% of all registrations will be donated to the Houdini grave restoration fund.
New York Magic Conference Number Seven Ticket
Come learn the tricks of the trade from the greatest magicians in NYC at the next New York Magic Conference, right here at Abracadabra NYC! Join us for an evening of learning and live performances wit...
abracadabranyc.com
June 8, 2025 at 12:28 AM
100% of all registrations will be donated to the Houdini grave restoration fund.