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What might the meeting between Harry Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle been like? That's one of the questions I explore in one of my upcoming projects this year. Check out the rest of what I'm up to in Bill's Space.
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 Most of you have probably figured out by now that I like to keep busy. This year promises to be no exception. I?ve got some fun, interesting, and creative plans on the horizon. Let me share some of them with you?
I?m in negotiations about a thirteen-week series about scuba diving for Spanish galleons in the Panama area! Since Panama has not designated such sites as national treasures, laymen like myself can still get close to these sunken ships. It should be fascinating and great fun if it goes?
The second Spplat Attack paintball event is also underway. We?re beginning to work on the project, which is to take place over Labor Day. The Charity Horse Show is also coming up in April. I?m also busy doing publicity for the DVD releases of Spplat Attack One and Groom Lake. I?ve also got two scripts, ?Los Reliques? and ?Shiva Club? which I am trying to sell. But wait! I?ve got more! Don?t forget about the album I am doing with Ben Folds as producer!
But perhaps one of the most exciting projects I?ve got slated for this year is a play called ?Harry and Arthur? that I am to direct. The project developed out of an idea I had invented based on a meeting between Harry Houdini, the great magician, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the great writer. Although they had actually met, I fictionalized what happened during their meeting. That story became the basis of a book I wrote with my dear friend, Michael Tobias. We have now used that book as the basis of the play.
The invention that I had created was that Harry Houdini was the great debunker of spiritualism and that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was the 1920?s great spiritualist. The play is about the conflicts of their ideas, which is essentially the debate about life versus death. The play is three acts, takes place on one set, and has five characters in it. I am now in the process of casting those five parts and a reading of the play is to take place very soon. The reading will give us a better idea of what we?ve got on our hands and the direction we want to take with it.
I think I?ve got enough to keep me busy for a while! What do YOU think?
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by Cuzsis on Feb 04, 2003 - 04:57 PM
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Sounds like fun! Can't wait to read the play. :) Are you going to take pictures of the galleons? It would be great if you could post them here! Have fun!
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by Barry on Feb 04, 2003 - 04:57 PM
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Hey Bill,
I read that book wjhen it came out and really liked it.
Especially Houdini's escape from under the ice covered river.
It had alot of power, I thought it would make an excellent mini series as well.
good luck with the play.
Best regards,
Barry
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by shamus on Feb 04, 2003 - 05:03 PM
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Sounds busy and exciting. Where and when is the play? What will be your role in the Panama project if it comes off?
Rebecca
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by fyrie on Feb 04, 2003 - 07:21 PM
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Bill,
I am so excited about your new album! I have always enjoyed the Transformed Man and your "Double Live" albums. I must say however that "In Love" is some of your best work in any medium. It is also one of my favorite songs. The lyric and its delivery is simply fantastic. I can't wait to hear what you an Folds do this time!
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by DianaG on Feb 04, 2003 - 11:28 PM
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H William, sounds like you have a busy schedual for this next few months already:-)
I see you have a few horse projects comin gup on the callendar and I would love to see you ride one day at a show.
Can some one make a video of you competing and what it entails to be a celebrity and a rider in a show???I would love to see you and Elizabeth do that together as I jknow you both love your horses.
Keep us p osted for your future projects:-)
DianaG
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by hooter on Feb 05, 2003 - 06:09 AM
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Houdini and Doyle....It will never work......
Now, how about a meeting between Mark Twain, and Albert Einstien.... Now that would be something!!!!!!!!
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by hooter on Feb 05, 2003 - 10:42 AM
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Best of luck on your dives off Panama, may the luck of Mel Fisher be with you!!$$$
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by Jan_Loew (YesAdmiralKirk@aol.com)
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Keeping busy is one of the many ways we stay young. A favorite poem of mine is one that reminds me of my Grandfather who never grew old. He died at the age of 94.
<center><b>Keep Some Little Dream In The Making,</b>
Keep some little dream in the making,
It neither be big nor bold,
Just some little dream in the making,
And you'll never, no never,
Grow old.</center>
You're one of the youngest people I know Bill. You know how we always say if we could bottle and sell a kids energy?
Well, If I could bottle and sell yours, to kids....I could seriously screw up some parents!
Jan
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by homenursingofthefuture on Feb 08, 2003 - 12:32 AM
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What about an antelope photo shoot complete with old fashioned tepees, out in the wild wild west? But with amentities of home..and some of the best New Mexican food you've EVER had. Sort of like that scene from Star Trek V around the fire except with tepees, story tellers and guitars. My husband does this for a living and the tepees make a beautiful camp. He's taken Herschel Walker and Roy Jones Jr. We'd love to have you, and maybe ESPN might be interested. Bring your horses!! Signed, something you may have never done before!
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by Odine on Feb 08, 2003 - 02:21 AM
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SCUBA DIVING DIVING- SOUND'S like fun to me Bill! I got, to actually see Groom Lake! bravo! Now to get my own copy! My local HollywoodVideo store had it so after it, play it a few hundred time's by Thurs, night at Midnight it goe's back!!! Keep up the good work! I hope to see you in April at the fan cub weekend if all goe's well with a venture pending! Keep your finger's and toe's crossed!Give me a call sometime! Your number one fan Odine!!!
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My first post here
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by ekrikorian on Feb 08, 2003 - 07:15 AM
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Dear Bill, I am an old fan. I began watching Star Trek during the 1960's. It was on NBC at 8:30 P.M. every friday. I have always considered you one of the best actors to ever come along. Your portrayal of Capt. Kirk in Star Trek was pure genius.
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by BerryAnn on Feb 08, 2003 - 11:00 AM
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Dear Bill,
I think, maybe You have gotten enough, to keep busy.
Many greetings from Germany/ Europe,
BerryAnn
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by jeri on Feb 09, 2003 - 02:11 AM
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Good Luck with Harry and Arthur I lost money the last time you tryed to do it as it never made it to the stage on the east coast BUt it sound great and should be as the book was great . Again good luck with it .
Jeri
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by Kirk_is_No._1! on Feb 10, 2003 - 08:34 PM
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Mr. Shatner:
You have been my hero since I first saw Star Trek as a 5 year old! I still think that it was the best TV ever made.
I just finished the "memories" books and they are terrific! I am amazed at what happened after Star Trek was cancelled.
Keep up the good work, and God's Speed to you and yours
A loyal Shatner Fan
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by Jan_Loew (YesAdmiralKirk@aol.com)
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I wish I could see those sunken ships. I find them so incredibly fascinating. My favorite of course, is Titanic.
I hope you can find a way to take some pictures and post them here on the sight. I'd love to see there stories.
My Great-Grandfather help to build the Panama Canal, I wonder if he ever saw any of those ships?
Have a good time. And in this one instance, your reality is my fantasy. I hope I get to see them someday.
Jan
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by trailrider on Feb 13, 2003 - 02:38 AM
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Hello Mr. Shatner,
Just to let you know that your style of writing and the enjoyment of reading your books helped me to write my first book. I hope you get a chance to read it. Earth Force: The Beginning. Thanks.
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by Claudia on Feb 13, 2003 - 11:53 AM
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It all sounds so interesting.
Searching for wreckage, casting and directing a new play....and everything else.
I like the theatre, not just watching plays but helping with the common effort to bring a play to the public. It is truly a work of love.
I wish you all the best in your new endeavour!
Claudia.
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Finally got to meet you :(
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by Anjie on Feb 13, 2003 - 07:16 PM
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Hi Bill
I have been a fan for 25 years. I watched reruns of Star Trek and all of the TJ Hooker episodes. My mother and I were big fans. It was something we would do together. We would watch TJ and she would let me ditch school so we could go see the new Star Trek movies together. My mother bought me your books and I really liked them. So when I had the opportunity to meet you, I jumped at the chance. I just wished my mom had been alive to share this with me. She would have been so excited. As I waited in line my heart pounded and I was shaking. Here I was waiting to meet two of my favorite actors, (you were there with Leonard Nimoy). I finally got to the table, I could hardly believe it, and what happened? You BOTH WERE VERY RUDE! You guys didn't even acknowledge my presents. I tried to say hi but you didn't even look up. I was so disappointed. I am so glad my mother wasn't there to see that she would have been more broken-hearted than I was. We all heard what Leonard said. If I hadn't heard it with my own ears I don't know if I would have believed it.
But every cloud has a silver lining. It took me awhile to decide but I finally sold all my Star Trek stuff and your books. I want to say thanks for being an ass. I made a lot of money. I have two less people to spend my money on.
Why am I telling you this? I don't know it's not like you care. Maybe it will make you think and you'll be a little nicer to the next person. Probably not. What's one less source of MONEY?
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Re: Finally got to meet you :( by kwwtexas on Feb 21, 2003 - 03:59 AMRe: Finally got to meet you :( by JamesPointer on Feb 21, 2003 - 05:41 AMRe: Finally got to meet you :( by bumaza391abc on May 16, 2008 - 10:05 PM
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by Trina on Feb 16, 2003 - 06:46 AM
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yep, i`m another ages old trek fan from yonder years like many before me. I get times where i sometimes wonder what people and things are now doing..hence why i joined your site recently. Its good to see you doing so many positive things now in your life, and i enjoy reading what you have been up to lately!
I hope someday they will show your `diving` series here in New Zealand, i`d be very intrigued to watch it. Best of luck BIll and `Kia Kaha` (ever be strong)
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i have often wondered where you find the time to do all the things you do...and i'm just talking about the projects i know about...which as it turns out is not the whole story...the HOUDINI/SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE project seems like a very interesting one...hope it turns out well...if not how you expect.
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by misterfusion on Feb 19, 2003 - 02:34 AM
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Hey Bill, REALLY happy to hear about "Harry & Arthur"! I'm a fan of the Tony Curtis film and I'm intrigued by your play. Sounds, dare I say it, facinating?
1. Will you be putting the show up here in LA?
2. Will you be casing out of Backstage West?
3. Do you need a Late 30's-Early 40's, 5'4" Houdini fan/actor to play Harry?
I'll keep my eyes open. Keep that info coming and STAY BUSY!
Good luck with all the projects!
Steve
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by kwwtexas on Feb 21, 2003 - 03:44 AM
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I'm envious of your theater work, Bill. I've done enough of it myself, (stricly amature) that I know you will have a huge challenge and a equally huge reward in directing a production, Good Luck kwwtexas
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Spplat Attack 2 @ EMR Paintball Park
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by Otter-DOTW on Feb 22, 2003 - 03:14 AM
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Mr. Shatner, on behalf of Blue's family at EMR and my team, D.O.T.W, I'd like to thank you for bringing Spplat Attack to life once more with JJ Berkshire. It truely is great that this is done for charities and is for a great cause. This will be the event of year. Thank You!
Christopher Ott "OTTER"
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by Gidget on Feb 25, 2003 - 06:24 PM
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I NEEDED a picture of you and Ron Jeremy at Mancow's wedding, but I didn't get it. (I was Ron's date.) It nearly ruined my day! The reception was great! Awesome people and fun times. You missed out!
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by Thingol on Feb 25, 2003 - 11:17 PM
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How do I audition for a orle in the play?
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by Loneztar on Feb 28, 2003 - 06:28 PM
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I'am sure that you will have a lot of fun in this year.
But I am angry to say, that your DVD spplatattack is not being selled in Germany....Or can YOU tell me where I can by one....However, good luck and iam happy to be a part of your Space
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Hi Bill, Just wanted to wish you, good luck with your Play! I hope, you bring it, to St.Louis! becaue, if you do, I will be one, of the first in line, to get a ticket!! Odine! Give me ,a call sometime!! Good luck, in all your many activitie's!
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Dear Mr Shatner,
My name is Tracey Potter and I live in Edinburgh, Scotland. I really admire your work with horses, which is why I contact you now. There is an organisation in South Africa, where I grew up, that is in need of help. The HIGHVELD HORSE CARE UNIT, affiliated to the NATIONAL THOROUGHBRED TRUST needs donations to stay open. Not only do they rehabilitate and rehome numerous horses, but they help, educate and give veterinary treatment free of charge to those who can't afford it. As you will know, it takes a lot of money and effort to keep an arganisation like this going, and as far as I am aware, recieve no government funding. I appreciate that there are many needy and deserving charities out there, but this one is very special to me.
I am not asking you personally for a donation, but if you know of anyone who would be willing to make even one small donation, I am sure it would be appreciated.
If you would like to visit the website, the address is : www.horsecare@icon.co.za.
The plight of these animals desrves to be taken seriously, and it is not only Thoroughbreds that the unit takes in. They have ponies, donkeys and even a beautiful Percheron Stallion called Hercules in their care. He was confiscated from a Government owned Stud Farm, which has since been shut down due to the conditions that the horses where kept under. I implore you to help me keep this unit going. If you know of anyone that would be willing to help me in this struggle, please tell them about the unit.
Thank you for your time,
Kind Regards
Tracey Potter.
tracey_potter@msn.com
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by robynstar on Mar 03, 2003 - 01:58 AM
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Bill......From afar, I am continually amazed with your works, your enormous energy, your zest for life, the interesting projects you take on. You indeed have been and allways will be my friend and hero.
Being an ex SCUBA diver (only age and uncertain health has stopped me) I think your proposed 13 week series into Sunken Treasures will be facinating. Good Luck with this next undertaking. Your Friend and Admirer from Oz. Robyn
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by LorraineHamilton on Mar 04, 2003 - 03:37 AM
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Dear Mr. Shatner,
<blockquote>I am from the same county in Indiana as your wife Elizabeth. Lorraine Hamilton is my penname. My daughter waited on you and your then fiance at the Country Club. It was just prior to your wedding. If Martin Sheen was here a few years ago due to you and Elizabeth, my daughter met him as well. He gave her an autograph which is framed and sitting in her living room. He was at Stuckeys at the Zionsville exit (gone now of course).</blockquote><blockquote>I have written my autobiography, published by Publish America. Even though I didn't use the real names of the culprits, some horrible things happened to my family in a county nearby. I have a beautiful family, and I raised them alone. My family was almost destroyed. The book, A Portrait of Tears, by Lorraine Hamilton, describes my experiences. I am praying you will add reading my book to your list of projects, and will help me publisize it . Perhaps a movie or two could be made from it, one perhaps for Lifetime for Women network.</blockquote><blockquote> I think it is important for society to remember that while we are the greatest nation in the world, we have some very nasty little secrets. We need to keep working on us, too. I want people to know what happened to me. I want the people who did it to know people know. </blockquote><blockquote> I don't know the appropriate place to contact you, so I am posting it here. I am a fan. God Bless and keep you both. Am an avid horse fan, btw. And a trekkie. </blockquote> <blockquote>Thanks for reading this. I hope you have access to my email address, if not, post here and I will figure out some way to get it to you. I can give Publish America permission to give you my personal information.</blockquote>
Sincerely,
Lorraine Hamilton
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by Trekkie469 (CaptRonRobbins@startrek.net)
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Bill,
Just wanted to wish you a very Happy Birthday! Isn't it "GREAT" to have been born on March 22. I've alwasy thought so since my birthday on March 22, 1955. Have a "GREAT" birthday!
Ron
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by marshal on Mar 05, 2003 - 04:53 PM
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I cannot wait to September and take to the field for SPLAAT ATTACK II! Although I could not make the first one I am making plans to attend this years..... may the force be with you!!! ;-)
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Message from Argentina (again)
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by Susana on Mar 06, 2003 - 08:46 PM
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I don't speack english, so I'm going to write in my mother language: spanish.
Estimado Sr. Shatner:
Despues de haber visto por TV su biografia, solo me queda decirle
QUE DIOS LO BENDIGA.
Susana, Republica Argentina
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by KRISTINE on Mar 06, 2003 - 11:44 PM
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I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT MORE INFO ON THE WILLIAM SHATNER WEEKEND-APRIL19&20. I WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND BUT I CAN'T SEEM TO FIND OUT WHERE IT EXACTLY IS. PLEASE RESPOND.
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Dear Captain Shatner, I would like to wish you a happy birthday. How old are you now? 24, 25, or 26.
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I check in on you, now and then, to see what your up to! Ahhh... An esoteric collision of two
very Heavy charactors! Albert and Mark would be interesting also. Some of the comments prove you can't please everyone all the time. I'd rather adventure with you and crew for photgraphic treasure in Panama! Shine on Cap't Will! Happy 39th Birthday!
Lester
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by jennlprice on Apr 07, 2003 - 09:39 PM
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I heard from a source you were going to do a new show called Heartbeat of America, is this true?
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by patccan338 on Jun 07, 2003 - 05:07 AM
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Captain, Saw your interview with Uncle Leo on Tech TV and just had to sign in. Speaking of Sir Doyle, Sherlock Holmes is superb. How about yourself and Nimoy as Homes and Watson? Now that's entertainment! Later, "Scotty, energize".
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There is a large association of professional magicians and historians who already wish you success o­n the Houdini project. Magic consultants like myself as well as Houdini collectors would like to contribute input & provide authentic replicas of Houdinis paraphernalia.
Should you consider a TV series venue, the magical aspect interspersed within the paranormal would provide crossover interest for magic fans. There is also concern as to how much revelation of magical methods would be necessary while telling the debunking aspect of Houdini/Doyle.
Walter Gibson aka Maxwell Grant (friend to Houdini) always talked of a dramatic magic play using the Doyle/Houdini connection. Gibson was particularly fond of a play called "the Spider", where a magician claiming spiritual powers was debunked by the audience. Gibson and I discussed production of the old play before his death.
Related to the Gibson subject: Magical author and gambling magician Sidney Radner toured the college circuit with Gibson druing the 80's discussing Houdinis escapes (Radner has a great Houdini shackle & lock collection as well). It would be nice to have some input from experts like him as well.
Yours truly
Magic" Ian
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Dear Mr. Shatner,
I have been watching the Star Trek series all my life. But that hasn't been very long as I am 13. I am in the Interlochen arts acamdemy and I am studying Double Bass there.![]() It is great that you are keeping busy. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is o­ne of my favorite authors. I enjoy Shakespheare, Dickens, H. G. Wells, Stephen King. ![]()
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