Well, there’s definitely only one way you can go with a magazine called “Crackers!” This 1980s Canadian publication was popular in schools of the time, and was similar in nature to America’s very own “Dynamite.” The cover photo itself is one that we’ve all seen before. However, when used in a different context such as…
Month: August 2021
Doug Henning Art: Part Four
As I close out this week of Doug Henning art, what better way than this caricature where the worlds of Rainbow Brite and Doug Henning collide. The concept isn’t that far fetched when you think about it, and a “What If?” scenario definitely crosses your mind. On a side note, what’s going on with Doug’s…
Doug Henning Art: Part Three
This certainly takes the cake as one of the more unique pieces of Doug inspired art that I’ve seen. The piece itself is a three part tribute to author Anne Morrow Lindbergh, opera singer Lina Cavalieri, and, of course, Doug Henning. How they all connect isn’t revealed, so it’s up to you to decide. Regardless,…
Doug Henning Art: Part Two
Special thanks to the artist John Midgley at the Instagram account: @johnbmidgley
Doug Henning Art: Part One
I recently came across this fantastic caricature from 2019 of Doug by Scott Rawlings, and had to post it on the site. There’s something very positive, easy going, and effervescent in this drawing that emulates Doug perfectly. It even inspired me to post some more caricatures of Doug a bit this week. Some you may…
World of Magic ’75: Water Torture Cell Finale in Full
Folks, as I teased earlier in the week, this is it! I present to you what is probably the most famous moment in Doug’s career, Houdini’s Water Torture Cell. Fifty million people tuned in live to watch the finale to Doug’s first special. To say they got their money’s worth was an understatement! It’s worth…
Jim Steinmeyer Website: Doug Henning Items for Sale
For those readers who are looking for more Doug Henning merchandise in their lives, look no further! Master illusion designer, author, and Doug protege Jim Steinmeyer’s website is selling select items from Doug’s touring days. They’re all really nice pieces from the 1980s, and while some of you may have seen them before, others may…
Ann Arbor Observer-Fake Doug Henning Institute Ad
In my wayward internet travels, I came across the above article profiling a monthly newspaper contest from the “Ann Arbor Observer.” Readers were encouraged to locate a fake ad that was inserted within the paper, and the April 2020 did just that with this one: Apparently, it struck 146 readers odd enough to flag it…
“World of Magic ’75:” Gene Kelly Intro
By starting the week with this particular clip, I’m sure you’ll suspect what I’ll be eventually leading up to. “World of Magic 1975” originally aired on December 26, 1975. Originally, Orson Welles was meant to greet the viewers standing side by side with Houdini’s Water Torture Cell. However, for various reasons Welles pulled a vanishing…
World of Magic ’75: Things That Go Bump in the Night
Original Air Date: 12/26/1975
Nabu Computer Network: Doug Article/Advertisement
Not many people know that Doug was the official spokesperson of Ottawa’s Nabu Network of home computers. The computers themselves, now largely forgotten, operated from 1982-1985 and are largely considered to be one of the precursors to today’s internet. While having functions of a normal PC of the time, the computer would download content off…
Entertainment Tonight Candid Interview Shot
The above photo comes from the “Mr. Camera” Instagram page, and is from an unknown date and venue. According to the page, the man doing the interviewing is “Mr. Camera” himself, Don Jacobs. Don Jacobs is the founder of, you guessed it, “Mr. Camera.” By Doug’s look, and the “Entertainment Tonight” microphone it is definitely…
Magic Week: World of Magic 1980
The fine online folks at the Magic Week Archive have chosen to feature Doug’s “World of Magic 1980” for its weekly feature. Presented on NBC in 1980, this special was taped at the Osmond Entertainment Center in Utah. Along for the ride are, of course, Marie Osmond, Shields & Yarnell, and Ricky Schroeder. As noted,…
THE DOUG HENNING PROJECT 