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Tragic Magic

an example of tragic magic, the death of Harry Houdini

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/16/2022 2:03:00 PM

Yes for sure; I loved reading about him!

Bill Baker
Date: 9/16/2022 3:22:00 PM

Interesting man. Thanks for the visits and comment today, Caren. I'll be reading some more of your poetry soon. Have a great weekend, my friend. Bill

Joe Maverick

Date: 9/10/2022 11:48:00 PM

Dead, right there Bill.'at least before Leaving, he got through some thrills.'

Bill Baker
Date: 9/11/2022 9:32:00 AM

I agree, Joe. He had unusual cofidence in himself and maybe God. Bill

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 9/8/2022 12:39:00 PM

Hello fellow Texan. This is very cute and very true Bill. Linda

Bill Baker
Date: 9/8/2022 5:14:00 PM

Thanks for reading and commenting on my poetry, Linda. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Miranda Hawley

Date: 9/7/2022 9:18:00 PM

Correct!

Bill Baker
Date: 9/8/2022 5:13:00 PM

:-) thanks for the comment, Miranda. Bill

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/6/2022 7:32:00 PM

Nice rhyme there, Bill -- 'tragic magic!' You certainly nailed it. :) gw

Bill Baker
Date: 9/7/2022 4:45:00 PM

Thanks gw! I liked the phrase, so I wrote a poem about it. :-) Have a great day! Bill

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/6/2022 4:38:00 PM

hahah. that was a hoot dini!!

Bill Baker
Date: 9/6/2022 5:21:00 PM

Thanks my friend. Good to see you again. Take care of yourself and your hubby, Andrea. Love and prayers, Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 9/6/2022 4:18:00 PM

regardless of his demise, Houdini's death was tragic. He was a truly gifted and talented man. well done!

Bill Baker
Date: 9/6/2022 5:23:00 PM

Thanks, Sara. It's always good to have you visit. Hugs, Bill

Lisa Ricci

Date: 9/6/2022 10:04:00 AM

Hello Bill. Hi. Wow, I have always been fascinated by houdini and his tragic death and fatal last trick. Your entry and words fit him and the situation perfectly. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful night. Blessings always.

Bill Baker
Date: 9/6/2022 1:21:00 PM

Thanks, Lisa, there is a lot of stories told about his death, but the real tragedy was the loss the one of the greatest magicians of all time. At the time he was the President of the American Magicians Society. Have a nice evening my friend. Bill

P.S. Awtry

Date: 9/6/2022 9:32:00 AM

Very clever, Bill :) ps

Bill Baker
Date: 9/6/2022 1:22:00 PM

Thanks, P.S., have a great week my friend. Bill

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/6/2022 7:36:00 AM

Quite a comparison in your monoku.

Bill Baker
Date: 9/6/2022 1:22:00 PM

Thanks , Victor, have a great day, my friend. Bill

Michael Tor

Date: 9/6/2022 5:28:00 AM

Fine example of Tragic Magic and cleverly expressed Bill. thanks for sharing...

Bill Baker
Date: 9/6/2022 1:24:00 PM

You're welcome my friend. More a tragedy for a Master magician. Thanks for the visit, Michael. Bill

Mike Gentile

Date: 9/6/2022 4:54:00 AM

Love your Tragic Magic line Bill! Good one!! Happy Tuesday!

Bill Baker
Date: 9/6/2022 1:26:00 PM

Thanks, Mike. Thought of the catchy title then had to come up with the subject to present. :-). Have a happy Tueday yourself my friend. Bill

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 9/6/2022 1:40:00 AM

Ah, this is sad, yet clever! Poor Houdini. Hmmm... I just paused this to search how he died...I thought he died trying to escape one of his tricks, but surprisingly I just read that his appendix ruptured while he was in Detroit. So, he didn't die from any tricks, he died of ruptured appendix.... sorry, I couldn't resist, though I know I should have ;)

Bill Baker
Date: 9/6/2022 1:29:00 PM

It's fine BJ, a lot of controversy over his death and where it occured. It was still a tragedy that had to do with the world of magic. :-) Have a great day my friend. Bill