A Puddle in Your Pocket

Jon and Chris follow a thread that weaves horology, magic, and movies together.

Rexhep’s Chronomètre Contemporain
Episode 14 Jon & Chris first discussed Rexhep Rexhepi’s Chronomètre Contemporain in Episode 14 of Off Hours
Voutilainen Observatoire The movement of the Voutilainen Observatoire is based on the Peseux 260
McGonigle Repeater Peter Speake-Marin deconstructs one of the McGonigle Brothers’ minute repeaters
Christophe Claret
The Naked Watchmaker Peter Speake-Marin deconstructs world-class timepieces
Cartier’s Mystery Clocks An article on Quill & Pad
Robert Houdin
Quinting Watches Quartz powered mystery wrist watches
Triple Mystery Clock The pinnacle of Houdin’s mystery clocks

Cartier’s Astromystérieux Cartier takes the concept of a mystery tourbillon to another level

Vincent Calabrese Official website of independent watchmaker, Vincent Calabrese
Bridging Art & Mechanics A book by Elizabeth Doerr that explores the history of Corum’s Golden Bridge watch, first conceived by Vincent Calabrese
History of Corum’s Golden Bridge
The Illusionist
Houdin’s Orange Tree
Houdin’s Cup & Balls Automaton
Ricky Jay’s Automaton Act
Vaucanson’s Digesting Duck
Episode 29 Chris & Jon discussed Vaucanson & his work in Episode 29 of Off Hours
Protean Deck A demonstration of Houdin’s Protean Deck
Svengali Deck A pared down version of the Protean Deck, the Svengali is a magic deck of cards Jon has several of
George Melies A watchmaker, magician, & film pioneer who was inspired by the work of Robert Houdin
A Trip to the Moon A silent film by George Melies
Hugo A modern film, based around the life & work of George Melies
Houdini One of the most renowned magicians of all time
Max Malini A contemporary of Houdini’s
Dry Ice Blocks
Cards as Weapons A book by Ricky Jay
Learned Pigs & Fireproof Women Another book by Ricky Jay that provides some rare insight into the life of Malini
Genii Magazine A journal for magicians & conjurers
Deceptive Practice A documentary about Ricky Jay & his mentors
The Prestige