Minerva: The Handcuff Queen
From The Runners Up Club by Ray Agostinelli
April 5, 2025 · 12 min · Season 1 · Episode 12
About this episode
The episode explores the life of Minerva, a pioneering escapologist who had a notable rivalry with Harry Houdini.
This pioneering escapologist captivated audiences in her brief but brilliant time under the Vaudeville lights. She aroused Harry Houdini’s ire when she stole his signature trick. Did he retaliate by trying to blind her?
People in this episode
Host: Ray Agostinelli
Guest: Minerva
Topics covered
- escapology
- Vaudeville
- history of magic
- female performers
- Houdini rivalry
Keywords
- Minerva
- escapologist
- Houdini
- Vaudeville
- magic history
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