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Well, it’s showtime. I’ve been barraging you with a never-ending stream of “Did I mention I wrote a book about Harry Houdini,” lines for more than a year. Now, finally, the book is escaping, appearing in bookstores, unlocking wonder and all other Houdini cliches that come to mind.

I’ll be doing my book launch event with Nick Offerman in, oh, about three …