“Slippery Jim” – A silent film from 1910 inspired by the escape acts of Harry Houdini Ferdinand Zecca reportedly came up with the idea for Slippery Jim after reading about the escape acts of Harry Houdini. Original score by Ben Model. Jim R. Moore Editor/Admin Photographer/Videographer/Recluse Founder of Vaudevisuals.com Previous Article 40 Second Street - AVANT-GARDE-ARAMA - Abrons Arts Center Next Article John Fleck performs @ Avant-Garde-Arama - May 2nd 2015 - Abrons Arts Center