I am totally obsessed with Old Hollywood, Celebrity history and all that. Thanks for all of your amazing videos. I learn a lot from them!

Thanks for this tour of the grounds. In the early 1950's, mom and I drove past this house on the western slope of Laurel Canyon and all during that decade we called it the "Old Pink Mansion" and speculated about who lived there. In 1968, I was in the Log Cabin, at the northwest corner of Lookout Mountain Ave. and Laurel Canyon Blvd., further south from the Rick Rubin Mansion, while Frank Zappa was in residence. I gave a ride home to Eduardo, a denizen of the Log Cabin, and got a tour. I mainly remember the bowling alley in the basement, with small alcoves along the south side, where very stoned, beautiful young hippie girls (they seemed like 14 year old runaways) seemed to be living. Upstairs, directly off the living room with its massive stone fireplace, was Carl Franzoni's bedroom, with his multi-colored velvet tunics hanging all around the room, suspended from wooden beams, and life-sized black and white photos of a naked Carl. The whole place emitted a very creepy vibe and I was glad to get out of there. This house burned to the ground during the 1980's. Directly across Laurel Canyon, on the eastern slope, were old, terraced, stone ruins where we partied (trespassing) when I was in high school, and these were referred to as "the Houdini House." This had burned down some time in the recent past, before 1965. Even then, we heard the rumors of underground tunnels. Never have I read about Errol Flynn living in what is now the Rick Rubin mansion. Flynn lived with his first wife, Lili Damita, up at the top of Lookout Mountain Ave. in the mid-1930's, and in 1940 he built a house on Torreyson Place, just off Mulholland Blvd., at the top of Laurel Canyon, overlooking the San Fernando Valley. ((My dad was a musician and played for private parties there.) Admittedly, no one has yet written a decent book about Flynn's life and career, but the Rubin Mansion is never mentioned. In the 1930's-1960's, the Houdini ruins, Tom Mix's Log Cabin, and the "Old Pink Mansion" were all owned by Fania Pearson and rented out during this time period.

Around midnight one dark, stormy night in 1967, during a pouring rain, I went with 3 friends to explore the old mansion. The property was totally abandoned and unlocked at the time. It was truly an excessively creepy place.

The Houdini Estate is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing...I love old Hollywood History.

Fabulous! I am a fan of old Hollywood. Thanks for sharing all these awesome stories with us.

I lived in Hollywood for a long time had no interest in none of this stuff now living back on the east coast I have interest and your bringing it to me without all the work, thanks👍🏾

Another obscure fact. Houdini also used to live for a short time (while working to become famous in his profession) in Weehawken, New Jersey on Shippen Street directly across the Hudson River from midtown Manhattan. You can see the Empire State Building and the river directly from the home. Very few people know this... I grew up there and my mother found out through two elderly women who owned the home, way back in the late 1960's on line at the bank. Wanted to share...regards, Marilyn

We bought an oil painting at an estate sale once and took it apart. There was a newspaper backing the painting that had an advertisement for Houdini appearing at a place in San Francisco. Around the 1920's.

Corey from slipknot lived there while they recorded a album, in one of his rant filled books he goes into detail about the spooky shit that would happen. Bed sheets being pulled out from you at night, mysterious music coming from the walls and above all SCREAMING in your ear..oh and the dead guy that walks around in the tuxedo.. that place is haunted.

Hey Jordan I figured I would post this hope you see it. I live in Appleton wisconsin, Harry Houdini and his family lived here for about 7 years I believe and his father was the Rabbi at the Zion Temple it still stands to this day

what an amazing property!! I'd love to see it in person one day!

I found your videos by accident and I am enjoying them very much. Love stories about old Hollywood and the celebrities. Thank you for sharing them

I love the Houdini Vlog. The grounds are so impressive. I love the flowers and greenery. You can imagine even in Houdini's time it has a tranquility about it. I also love all the waterfalls.

Great Job! You seem to have a magic touch when it comes to getting permission to roam around all these fantastic old hollywood haunts.

Between you and Dearly Departed I cant get anything done 🤣❤️ great video

I'm here in NYC and I often visit his Grave site in the Queens area. Great posting Thanks!

It's a beautiful estate, thank you for Vlogging this for everyone to see. This is the 2nd time I've watched this

"The truth is the property at 2400 Laurel Canyon Blvd was never owned by Houdini. It was owned by Ralf M. Walker, who in 1915 built a Mediterranean style villa at what was then 2398 Laurel Canyon Blvd (the address became 2400 later). The house was three stories with 11 bedrooms, nine baths, a ballroom, a 15-foot stage for musicians and a ballet room big enough for 10 dancers. He also built a four bedroom guest house across the street at 2435 Laurel Canyon Blvd, and this is where Houdini comes in. Walker and Houdini were friends -- Houdini might have even invested in Walker's Laurel Canyon Land Co. -- and when the magician came to California in 1919 to film his two features for Famous Players-Lasky, The Grim Game and Terror Island, he and Bess are said to have stayed at Walker's guesthouse at 2435 Laurel Canyon Blvd."Both houses went up in flames in July 1959."

Hey Jordan, this was such an incredible video. I really enjoyed it. Looks like a fun estate to be in and live in. Thanks for doing the Houdini estate.

I hope we can go back and explore some tunnels in the future. If you were looking for openings, then you probably missed countless secret doors or door controls.

Your lil dog is adorable

I watch you every day ..love how you explore and explain everything! You rock!!

Thank You so much for sharing Your Tour of the Houdini Mansion and Grounds! I have always been interested in the stories of the Mansion and it's Tunnels.

Oh this was absolutely smashing! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing property. 😘😘😘

Wow, I think you got about a month's worth of cardiovascular workout and muscle toning making this video! Thanks for going the extra mile to bring this to us. Loved it! 👍👍👏😊

This place is crazy interesting! Thanks for the awesome tour.

Just came across your channel tonight and loving it! Something I've noticed in the few videos I've watched is you are very respectful of the properties. I imagine others might just go wherever not even bothering to ask if it's ok. I don't know your story, but from what I've heard you say it sounds like you're somewhat in the Hollywood business. I wish you well.

I grew up around the corner up lookout mt. We used to run around in the underground tunnels that went under the street and across....so creepy we'd yell out for Houdinis ghost It was called the Mama's and the papas house in the 70s and 80s.. It's SUPER haunted...still.

I love watching your older vlogs. 💙 this property is absolutely gorgeous. So cool that you had this opportunity☺

I truly love Hudinni, I have always had a connection I him being an OG, In my heart, I wish him peace and love.

It's a beautiful property, I loved it when it was lit up at night. How nice of them to let you film all over, so cool! You did good, Jordan, thank you! 🌼

Interesting vlog..too many stairs to climb for me. Lol Jah was having a nice time owning the bed. ❤️🐕‍🦺🌈

The most amazing property I've ever seen. How I envy the owner.

Ive always been a avid reader and one of my favorite subjects to read about has always been about musicians and parts of their Ives and memories the story i read years ago about the mansion was that Houdini actually lived in the smal house accross the street i. Always thought that was the one that Led Zepplin lived in ? Or at least rented at one point either way the one you filmed at is stunning And the recording studio is now becoming legendary in the recording world as some of those that have recorded there have pretty good stories about the place ! Its pretty. Weird that you talked about the possible tunnel between there and Zappa’s house that also housed a wel known studio as well ?

Love that Jah! He's such a loveable little character. Loved this! Outstanding vlog! What a place Wouldn't mind living there! Love old Hollywood and didn't know the Houdini mansion existed Thanks so much, Jordan!!

i have now caught the Lion fever. I don't subscribe to may channels but you, Jordan, you seam to have crawled inside my brain lol have a great week bud

Jordan ~ THAT Old Beat-Up VAN IS A fricking "HIPPIE*HAULER"(vw bus) , AIN'T IT?!?!??? NICE :)

Haha, lady in the background "are you vlogging " Jordan,"oh yeah ".You just have to be Houdini to find the way out of the place 😄, great vlog, I bet the place is hiding some secrets and history, I mean, tunnels, what were they needed for? Would of luved to had been a fly on the wall back then 🤔. Fantastic vlog Jordan 👏.

This is so awesome! Love the things that you find for your vlogs!

Amazing! What a hidden gem of a place!

Very cool!!! Wonderful details in the garden.👍

Thank u Jordan for showing us the day view and night view for us who havent been there. Place looks beautiful much love😘

We got snow here on the east coast...I m enjoying my salad on this snow day off of work😊love YOUR Blogs...they are giving me the traveling bug☺

I think that’s where Led Zeppelin got the idea for Stairway To Heaven. 😊

I was wondering if they minded you walking all over and filming the grounds and then you answered my question when you mentioned that you received permission beforehand. I can't even imagine the yearly cost of upkeep for just the outside grounds as it just winds all over the place. Great video...thanks!

Excellent!!! i'm so happy i found your fantastic vlogs!!! i will be back for more!!!

Jeez Louise! What a find. Too bad his gravesite is a mess.

Brilliant video thank you for posting

Wow!! Thank you! Your doing amazing vlogs!

Slipknots Corey Taylor has said he saw bottles flying in the air and he also saw a ghost man in a room he was in.

Oh boy am I glad I watched this vlog, I really loved seeing this place. I could just stand there and look at this place all day ,all the textures of rock & brick interwoven with the plants is fabulous ! Thank you so much for showing us the place all lit up as well. I wish there was more information on the tunnel s it's lost to time I guess.

Really a lot of stairs everywhere. Definitely not for someone who was physically challenged. Can you imagine....that is a lot of stairs and twists and turns for bringing in bags of groceries. LoL But really, that is cool and would never have known he had a house there or that it was so mysterious. Thank you for the thorough tour. It really is cool.

Forget the ghosts. If I lived there I would have sold the place just to get away from all that traffic noise.

i'm totally blown away! love this, thanks Jordan

Awesome video! I like how you capture a lot of the landscaping in your videos.

Oh my gosh. That is so amazing and creepy at the same time.

Loved seeing this. Thank you!

I know I am late viewing this vlog but great video.. great exercise. I bet you were tired by the end of the day

As far as I knew. The Houdini home burned down in 1939. The stairs went up from Sunset Boulevard to where the mansion was. His widow did a saeance played live on radio from the Roof of the Nickebacer Hotel in 1936 ten years to the day of Houdini's death Halloween night.

I loved this one! you just keep getting better and better!

Thank you this was a great video , i am a Magician and a big fan of Harry Houdini maybe the Ghost of Houdini is there so if you can go there at night you may Call him .

in my youth I had spent hours worndering though this estate, think I was about 15 ! oh the wonders of Hollywood , laurel canyon was the place to grow up back then witch I did, love and enjoy watching you videos, lots of memories, thank you Jordan.

Building where he grew up in Appleton, WI on Appleton Street torn down but great Houdini museum there in an old Masonic Temple building.

Awesome video as always Jordin. Matt from Australia ✌️😎

That was just wow!! Amazing Video

BEATIFUL PROPERTY! THANKS 4 SHARING N BEST O LUCK N LIFE.

Houdini is buried in Queens, New York. The cemetery is neglected these days.

Good afternoon Jordan I like this video I say excellent about Harry Houdini's home I like that house with all those tunnels you could escape very easy and tunnel if it's underground I have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Wow, Tom Mix? He was a great friend of Wyatt Earp, and was a poll bearer at Earp's funeral, where he openly wept for his friend. I had heard that in the Tombstone movie, so I googled it, and found it is true. And yes, The Houdini Estate is spectacular

wow great job mr. jordan thank you

My families funeral company prepared his body to send him back to New York. William R. Hamilton co. Detroit. He was embalmed and placed in his bronze prop casket and then shipped home on a train.

I recognized several pieces of sculpture -including the lions at the gate- as being made of fiberglass and sold by a company named Design Toscano... I have some similar pieces myself.

I grew up in the area. We always called it Houdini's Castle, even though the only building remaining was the caretaker's house, through the big iron gates, and up the original driveway. This was in the later 1960s. We used to go there at night and see how close we could get to the caretaker's place without him or his dog chasing us off. It was one of those scary-fun things to do. Never heard Errol Flynn lived there, or Mick Jagger, or Hendricks, and I don't think that's accurate, since all there was then was the caretaker's place, and the elaborately terraced gardens. Along Laurel Canyon, running the length of the property, was a thick wall with arches. It was only around 4 feet high, so easy to get over and into the place. We'd always heard there was a tunnel that went from Houdini's, under Laurel Canyon, to the Log Cabin, where Frank Zappa lived, but I ever met anyone who ever found it. That staircase with the balustrades near the beginning is original, so are the grottos, ponds, and that stone or cement small table and chairs. Don't remember seeing the wishing well, but do remember that long staircase that eventually ends with the seating area, although back then that seating area didn't exist. In the 1980s a painter friend and I set up in front of the staircase with the balustrades near the big old palm trees and painted the scene. That was just as that part of Laurel Canyon was being widened, so the wall with the arches was gone and we could easily access and set up. No one bothered us, except curious people driving by, and they were no bother. I took a lot of photos of the place that day. Another thing we'd always heard was that Mrs Houdini would come back there every year on Halloween, and hold a seance, trying to contact her husband. If that's true, it must have been before the mansion burned because I can't see her doing it in the caretaker's quarters. Thanks for doing this. It was fun seeing what it looks like now. Too much kitch for my taste, but I did love seeing the grounds lit at night. Don't know if there were lights in the garden in Houdini's time, but even if not it gives the vibe of what it might have been like in its heyday, when parties were thrown there.

my favorite of all of the Daze episodes...and I love them all.

Jordon I lived at the log cabin in 69 and we would cross the street to visit Houdini ruins

Used to live on Willow Glen Road back in the '60's. Thanks for the memories!

Excellent!! Use ro watch Houdini movies as a kid every chance i got. Thanks. Franny P.

❤️💜💙 YOUR VIDEOS & MY FRIEND LIVED IN YOUR APT BUILDING -THAT DOG IS ADORABLE TOO -YOUR STUFF IS MUCH BETTER THAN CABLE TV-GOD BLESS YOUR DAYS🐾🏝️

How beautiful! - I'll never understand that most people I know say that L.A. isn't beautiful... Yes, of course! There are places which are ugly. But those ugly places you can find for instance in San Francisco as well or in any other city of the world. - For me L.A. is the city of my heart. Thanks for uploading dear Jordan. :)

just for fun, a quarter of a mile from here is a place called The Manson. it is supposed to have paranormal activity. musicians who have recorded there have felt to nervous to stay the night and have equipment malfunction, one only happened at 4:00 pm

l really like old Hollywood such a beautiful mansion Houdini named himself after Harry houdin a magician Houdini's real name Eric Weiss born in Hungary thank you so much jordan for amazing vlog

You're so good to your dog buddy, Jah. Remember that dog's ears are SO MUCH MORE sensitive than ours to sound. Loud music is very damaging to their hearing. Especially in small spaces where they can't escape it. I know I just heard it for a second. Just FYI. Smiles!

Houdini actually worked for the State Department.

Omg. Amazing!!

Gorgeous mansion, your legs must have killed after the day.

Wow. Definitely not for the disabled! Good thing you are in good shape Jordan. Lots of stairs there!

Old Hollywood is very haunted. Also, southern cali powerful energy

That was spectacular. Thanks.

To own any property in that area would require a king's ransom. Oh, to have money!

I love to watch your shows. Thank you so much. Great job.

This was outstanding Thank You !!

Amazing!!! Thank you!!!

Cool stuff... thanks for sharing!

Amazing! Thank you 😊

Really liked this one! Had to go back and watch again

The start of video was the park all my H.S friends got together every weekend to play Ultimate Frisbee after we graduated to keep in touch. The entire area is no way the same today as it was 40 years ago of course. The dirt area above Lake Hollywood was of course also a popular spot to hang out at night. The police never came up there to mess with us. NOT.

Awesome.

What an amazing property. How did you get in there and cruise all around and nobody said anything? Crazy cool vlog. I gotta check this place out too.

That was to cool. Ty for doing what u do bub. Great work on all

I like Harry Houdini from Lee.