This is a contest, not a love match!


It’s on! The members of the UKEA (United Kingdom Escape Artists) have accepted my challenge for one of their members to recreate the infamous Houdini-Hodgson challenge. Looks like Robin Fox will be that man. Let’s hope he doesn’t expect some kind of “milk and water affair.” In the immortal words of William Hope Hodgson himself, “This is a contest, not a love match!” 👊

Robin will take on the challenge at the UKEA Convention at Shrewsbury Prison in the UK on June 14, 2025. Chris Gower will also give a talk on the rare handcuffs that Houdini owned. You can get more details at the UKEA Convention’s Facebook page and buy tickets at De-Val Escapology. Does someone in the UK want to be my eyes and ears to make sure this thing is on the level!?

In all seriousness, I’m thrilled the UKEA and Robin have embraced this idea. The Hodgson challenge was one of Houdini’s hardest tests, and I think a lot can be learned from recreating it.

But can he do it?

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