I am announcing the publication of my new book "Houdini -- the Key" which is a rewrite of one of the books in my "Houdini Unlocked" set. "The Secret Confessions of Houdini" (published in 1997) dealt entirely with Houdini's methods. I have owed quite a few people and myself a rewrite of that book for a dozen years, and I will have it in my hands October 4, this year, when I appear at the Cannon's Escape Convention.

I am announcing the publication of "Houdini -- the Key" here on handcuffs.org in order to start a list of people who want it for the technical manuel that it is. I am only going to publish 278 copies of this book, and my hope is that people who can really make use of this book will buy it, as opposed to collectors and speculators who don't care at all about the material, only its value as a "thing." The book will cost $150 and will be worth it.

I promise material you have never seen.

It will be indexed.

Don't send me money, just get on the list. I have 258 spots left.

Some of you are already on the list to acquire "Houdini -- the Key." I am very much looking forward to presenting Joe Lauher with a copy to try to begin to thank him for handcuffs.org.

Please e-mail me at pkcull@aol.com to get on the list and reserve your copy.

Patrick Culliton

Hi Pat,
Mark me down for a copy. Obviously inscribed when we're at the convention.
Looking forward to it! Can you give us a teaser, what material might we
have never seen before?? John

I've got a couple of things that might surprise even you, John; but, I'm keeping them secret until Oct. 4!
I'm honored that you want "Houdini--the Key."
I won't disappoint you.
Pat

Deal me in! I can't wait!

All this great stuff coming out! Man, I need to win the lottery before October!!

Patrick

Your "Houdini Unlocked" set is a true classic. And from what you say this one is going to be another. I can't wait to see it.

Joe

I give in - put me down for a copy and I'll see you at the convention.

Hi Patrick:
could you please put me down (not put me down but, rather add me to the list) I would love to get a copy of this book
thanks
michael

Bruce, you're #21 and Michael, you're #22 on my list. Thanks!
Pat

I just want to thank the 75+ cuff, lock, escape and Houdini aficionados who have signed up to buy "Houdini--the Key" on Oct 4 this year. I have 198 copies which are still unspoken for, but, that doesn't surprise me since I have announced only to hard core enthusiasts who participate in forums that relate to the subject of Houdini and allied subjects.
I want to add two things: some friends have asked me to publish the book in a slipcase to better match the Houdini Unlocked set. If anyone wants a matching slipcase, I'll order one for an additional $10. So, the book and the slipcase, if desired, would come to 160.
I am also hearing from people around the world who want "Houdini--the Key." I am in California. I will find the best, cheapest way to get the book to each of you, and charge you exactly what that cost is.
Again, thanks for the support.
Patrick Cullton

I am bowing to pressure. And also to common sense. It does not make sense at all to print two classes of book in a run of 278.
Therefore, every copy of Houdini--the Key by Patrick Culliton will have a slipcase. This will add $10 to the price of the book, so, the price of each book + slipcase is 160.00. Shipping charges will be in addition and exact.
I've got 100 people on the list so far and that is one book per person and many of these people I know and they are hard core researchers in the areas of magic, escapes, cuffs and locks. I hope they like it.
Each book will be signed and numbered, in a slipcase. With an index.
178 books left.
Don't send money, just get on the list. pkcull@aol.com