Herman the Hamster's Houdini Hideaway Traditional Cache
Lindinis: As the owner has not responded to my previous log requesting that they check this cache I am archiving it.
If you wish to email me please send your email via my profile (click on my name) and quote the cache name and number.
Lindinis
Volunteer UK Reviewer - Groundspeak
Herman the Hamster's Houdini Hideaway
-
Difficulty:
-
-
Terrain:
-
Size: 
(small)
Please note Use of geocaching.com services is subject to the terms and conditions
in our disclaimer.
Inspired by GC1HJYY The first (Hamster cache) in Wales. Herman the hamster has chosen this spot to train for the infamous Houdini's second variation of Buried Alive
Buried Alive
During his career, Houdini performed three variations on a "Buried Alive" stunt/escape. The first was near Santa Ana, California in 1917, and it almost cost Houdini his life. Houdini was buried, without a casket, in a pit of earth six feet deep. He became exhausted and panicky trying to dig his way to the surface and called for help. When his hand finally broke the surface, he fell unconscious and had to be pulled from the grave by his assistants. Houdini wrote in his diary that the escape was "very dangerous" and that "the weight of the earth is killing."
Houdini's second variation on Buried Alive was an endurance test designed to expose mystical Egyptian performer, Rahman Bey, who claimed to use supernatural powers to remain in a sealed casket for an hour. Houdini bettered Bey on August 5, 1926, by remaining in a sealed casket submerged in the swimming pool of New York's Hotel Shelton for one hour and a half. Houdini claimed he did not use any trickery or supernatural powers to accomplish this feat, just controlled breathing.
Houdini's final Buried Alive was an elaborate stage escape that was to feature in his full evening show. The stunt would see Houdini escape after being strapped in a strait-jacket, sealed in a casket, and then buried in large tank filled with sand. While there are posters advertising the escape (playing off the Bey challenge they boasted "Egyptian Fakirs Outdone!"), it's unclear whether Houdini ever performed the Buried Alive on stage. The stunt was to be the feature escape of his 1927 season, but Houdini died in October 1926. Interestingly, the bronze casket Houdini created for Buried Alive was used to transport Houdini's body from Detroit back to New York following his death on Halloween.
Using “An Idots Guide to Escapology” Herman has acquired the meditative powers only equalled by Welsh Wishes David Blaine and of course Houdini himself.
Herman is happy to have quiet interaction with passing cachers, as long as he's returned to his home afterwards. Perhaps you could give him some fresh air and take a photo of him with either your own camera or the disposable camera enclosed with him.
Please note that Herman is to remain in the box as removal would thwart his attempts to for fill his dream of auditioning in front of Simon Cowell and Pierce Morgan on the 2015 series of Hamsters Got Talent.
Take some time to walk around the lake. When the cache was placed there were 2 adult swans and 4 signets.
The cache is a medium sized Tupperware box containing a log book a pen a disposable camera and of course Herman all wrapped up nicely in a camouflage bag.
Please make sure Herman is well hidden after you have met him .
Enjoy the Cache !
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Abg ohevrq ohg jryy uvqqra haqre snyyra gerr