Trudy Monti is the author and editor of long-forgotten publications of historic significance. She is a magic aficionado, having spent 50+ years as a magician's assistant and 10 years as National Secretary of the Society of American Magicians. She is author of "My Magic Moments" journals and "Houdini & Me" journals, and editor and publisher of Houdini's last published book, "The Zanetti Mystery.".