HOUDINI Grave, CONEY ISLAND, & COMING TO AMERICA Filming Locations

#1113 CONEY ISLAND, HOUDINI Grave, & COMING TO AMERICA Apt- Jordan The Lion Daily Travel Vlog (8/24/19) Brooklyn Queens
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[@johanfretzen1852]

To all the Lionheart's 🦁 take a step back today even if it's just 10 seconds think of what you have in life humble yourself and be grateful. Life is a gift don't throw it away. Also to all Lionheart's 🦁 have a blessed weekend and Jordan thanks for posting I love your work and appreciate you sharing it with us as much and as often as you do.

[@sue7011]

Nicely said! "Jordan thanks for posting I love your work and appreciate you sharing it with us as much and as often as you do." ~johan fretzen.

[@johanfretzen1852]

@@sue7011 It's true lol 🦁

[@johanfretzen1852]

@Chewy Ltd you still have life and purpose, your flame never goes out entirely. What may seem like a struggle can be a journey to find your purpose. I wish you all the best honestly and life is always full of ups and downs but it's what you make of it most importantly. I don't expect this message to help you right away, but if you do one day listen to it and give it a chance. Thanks for being a lionheart 🦁 and I wish you nothing but the best in your difficult times and I mean that with everything I've got ❤️ and I'm proud to call you a fellow lionheart 🦁

[@tp5776]

I was visiting my daughters family in Manhattan. She said we were going to some aquarium for the day. I had no idea where we were driving. We went through this aquarium place and walked into another part and I was standing there on the deck, looking down the long deck along the beach and realized I was at Coney Island. I was beside myself. I came up very poor and as a child Coney Island was a dream place. I grew out of it of course and never gave it any thoughts as an adult. Then without notice I was standing there. It was a overwhelming personal moment in life, in such a wonderful way. My childhood dream rose within me with excitement and watery eyes of joy. I spoiled my Grandson rotten that day on Coney Island.

[@princessskate8016]

T P-What a wonderful memory and dream come true! Thank you for sharing it. :-)

[@tomry831]

My grandmother passed away last year in her 80’s. One of the last stories she told me was about how she love to go to Coney Island. Her father would take her in to Manhattan for work and then afterwards they would go to Coney Island. Thanks Jordan!

[@writerwarriorqueen]

Sending you condolences for losing your Gramma. Mine was my very best friend. And she tragically lost her life 4 year's ago. At the age of 94. Thank you for sharing her memory.

[@choward1115]

First a BIG THANK YOU to Jordan’s friend James for driving 🚗 us around today, it’s good to have friends... and thanks Jordan for braving the heat to create today’s VLOG. Wow what a fun day @ Coney Island, 🎠🎪🎢🎢 a view of the beach gee not packed as I had anticipated. Then off to Brooklyn to visit the HARRY HOUDINI FAMILY PLOT & it’s very nicely kept up and to some great pizza 🍕& then the filming site of “COMING TO AMERICA” which is by the way a great movie... so thank you Jordan 🧔for an exciting vlog so take care🌼🌸🎪🌺🌹🏝🚗🎪🌹🌺 🌻🌻👩🏻‍💻

[@dollywilson3395]

Jordan, please tell James thank you from all of us who were able to see even MORE of your trip to NY because of him. What a nice guy! I am very grateful for today's vlog, and even MORE grateful that you didn't take us on the Cyclone while I was eating breakfast. A wondeful, funfilled vlog and you are so kind to do this for all of us. Have a great weekend, WHEREVER you are today.

[@mamiebobb4173]

One of my nicest NY memories was the day I decided to finally see Coney Island. It was a beautiful day and I ended up spending the whole afternoon at the park and the museum, followed by a Cyclones game at that beautiful ball park. Their score board was shaped like the roller coaster and you could look past it and see the real Cyclone running in the distance. It was a beautiful, perfect day! Even the subway ride was fun. A really great day!

[@rev.jennyosorio7003]

Jordan how I wish I can take you back in time to 1966. I was living there on west 25 st. My cousin worked at Coney Island. So I rode the rides for free. A different Coney Island back then. I used to skip school and hung out at the arcades with my friends. Lol arcades, sides shows etc. You would of loved it!! I went back a few years ago. I was very dissappointed. Of course everything changes yet it brought back a lot of memories of me and my dad having fun. Miss you dad!! And I was shocked to see tourist. Back in the day was mostly locals.

[@redsloane879]

Wow!! Can I be you just for a day?! Awesome vlog! Didnt know Coney island was so big! Is that where Tom Hanks' character found the Zoltan machine in Big....anyone know? Houdini's family plot is beautiful, and that pizza...yum!! What a great friend James is, to drive all around NYC for you! Thanks, Jordan!!

[@laurenmesker3174]

Many years ago my daughter rode an hour in the subway to Coney Island. Of course we went to the original Nathan’s. At that time there was talk of closing Coney Island and am glad that did not happen. Such a New York tradition. Thanks for another great vlog.

[@anneraso5621]

Houdini lived at 79th and Second until age 21--close to where I am. There is a seance in the restaurant at bottom floor of building every year on his birthday.

[@bjjhafer1]

Interesting note, Coney Island was originally 3 small islands just off shore and at the time of the land purchase with the Dutch and Indian nation of Manhattan the islands where given to Gysbert Updyke for his work in the negotiations. Manhattan was a fort for the Dutch Trading Company until later conquered by the British. Gysbert’s main home was near Battery Park on Stone Street, called such because it was paved in stones and Battery Park was the fort set up with cannons to defend the settlers.

[@stillings1965]

As always, a terrific vlog!!! I have never visited the East coast, but you sure are nailing all the places I would like to see Jordan!! Coney Island looks like a total blast & is someplace I've wanted to visit since I was a kid!! Your friend James seems like a cool guy & I am so glad he took you to visit Houdini's grave & of course for pizza!! I'm really happy you two have gotten to hang out! Thanks as always for taking us along for the ride!! ☺

[@celestine811]

Always a great atmosphere at Cony Island , nice to see Houdini's family grave is well looked after now . That's a great view from the bridge . Nice one Jordan & James !

[@annesantos5104]

Jordan, Coney Island looked like so much fun! And I love Nathan’s hotdogs; they’re my favorite. Thank you for taking us to Houdini’s grave. This was another chock-full vlog of adventures! It was so nice of James to take you where you wanted to go.

[@mynameisvna]

This was excellent!! Loving every NY vlog. James was a such nice guy taking you around to see so much. Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@patbowman6723]

Thanks Jordan for bring back the great memories I have of Coney Island and especially the roller coaster. I haven't been there since I was a little girl. TY

[@esthergarcia1373]

That was a fun vlog. We lived in upstate New York for 4 yrs and traveled to Brooklyn & Manhattan once a month either to see a movie, broadway show or eating with friends or family at Windows of the world at Twin Towers. Danny’s Pizza was our favorite pizza as well. Never went to Coney Island & never saw Houdini’s grave so thank you and your childhood friend for making our day. ❤️🙏🏻🎡🏖

[@drewmclean3502]

History of Brooklyn can’t beat it many a story to be told

[@scottieburnett5606]

Bravo! The vibrant colors of Coney Island were amazing. Absolutely adored the Houdini gravesite.

[@lauriecoleman6361]

Jordan and James y'all had a blast doing today's vlog! Thanks for showing us the sights and sounds!

[@serenafanlife4226]

🦁 Jordan, on one of my trips trying to get back to Newark airport, I went the wrong direction and ended up in Coney Island. It was a time when Coney Island was closed down due to the storm destroying the board walk and it was SCARY!!! All I kept on saying, “How the FUDGE do I get the Heck out of here.” It is nice to see that Coney Island no longer looks desolate and it is reopened. Another, Great Video. 👏👍👏

[@jasonmcgovern1364]

Hi Jordan, WOW, Coney Island looks GREAT, they sure have some great rides there I would go on like the Soarin Eagle. What a lovely grave for Houdini, such a horrible way to go though. I am really loving all the sights of NY that we are seeing it really is such a great trip, some great skyline views aswell. Great vlog Jordan.

[@misskitty9128]

I just want to say i been watching you for 2 years now ane i love your videos thank you

[@Thomas116-m2n]

There's a pub in the East Village (near St. Mark's Place) called McSorley's (since 1850). Rumor is that Houdini entered and there was an NYC cop there, who wanted to see if Houdini could really escape handcuffs. He did. There is a pair of them attached to the bar and the story goes that those are the same handcuffs.

[@hooper4581]

Thomas Creamer mcsorleys is a N.Y. institution. A must see ! Difamas pizza in Brooklyn is the best pizza in world.

[@rev.jennyosorio7003]

I never knew that story must go there and check it out!!

[@meotv2336]

Coney island 1979 the warriors movie location.the best.

[@bigrudd8746]

I agree MEO TV

[@sandradiaz3429]

Yep

[@misspearlpearl7530]

Thanks for this one. This was my mother's childhood. This was excellently presented and filmed.

[@sue7011]

What a day! Thank you James and Jordan! It still amazes me the amount of people in such a "small area" in New York. Or maybe not so small after all.

[@user-ib2kt4oo7i]

Brooklyn is the 4th largest city in this country, just because Manhattan gets all the attention doesn't mean Brooklyn is forgotten

[@redsloane879]

@@user-ib2kt4oo7i wow!

[@alh9750]

Never been to Coney Island I can’t believe how cool you bring all things to life ! Thanks Jordan

[@Speedy9yo]

I’ve always kicked myself for not having enough time for Coney Island, so I’m so happy you vlogged this. I will conquer the Thunderbolt someday. Great vlog! Loved all of it!

[@christianbrother4724]

1979 the Movie Boardwalk with Art Carney filmed there. And the warriors. Love it.

[@kimmytz8148]

What a Great Summer vlog, 🗽🎠🎡🎢🌭🍕😎 Thanks so much Jordan 🦁💚

[@sydneyadams4758]

I noticed Houdini's Wife's Death date on the tombstone is NOT incised into the stone ...it has been left blank. She is buried in Hawthorne, NY just as you say Jordan. GREAT video!!

[@TraciHilbers]

Awesome vlog Jordan...my older daughters and son n law went to Coney Island last year as a college graduation present to my 2nd oldest...i am not a beach person either,I like to watch the people on the beach but don't like sitting on the beach...loved seeing Houdini's grave,my great uncle had actually met him at one time as he too was a musician...loved the movie Coming To America,Eddie Murphy is hilarious

[@mrt77wv]

Last time I was in NYC it was later in the year and I went to Coney Island. Unfortunately the rides were closed up, so all I could do was take pics of them. I'm not a big amusement park kind of guy, but I wanted to ride the Cyclone, if only because of the Mercury Rev song. But I did get a Nathan's hot dog and it was great.

[@debbieclark7031]

Yay Coney Island !! So excited to really see it !! I also have only seen documentaries. Thank you James for making visiting Houdini possible.

[@imrosieposie2010]

That was neat to see Coney Island never would I go on those rides! Yikes lol! Houdini's grave that was interesting.. thanks as always Jordan great vlog.And THANKS for the gift record and CD I'll treasure it and think of you ❤❤❤ God bless!!!

[@jeffkidd7409]

Thanks Jordan, these are three more places I have wanted to visit but have not had the chance to do so yet. I have seen many clips of the Houdini grave, and in each one the whole cemetery looks overgrown. Coming to America is one of those movies that no matter how many time I have seen it, I always laugh. Thanks for the awesome tour of Coney Island!

[@phoenixnimitz9614]

Just totally awesome tour!! Coney Island, "Coming to America" and the pizza! And how on earth do you keep your energy up, I have no idea! Again, THANK YOU, Jordan!

[@charlesalexander708]

Jordan love your vlogs watch them everyday. I would like to point out that "My T Sharp" was on the right side of the building. Man that whole area has changed I would not have known it was that place so I thankyou for the vlogs great information. and as another commenter stated I think of the song "Under the Boardwalk" by I think The Drifters that was a great song!

[@AlreadyFree612]

Another great vlog, Jordan! In the past week you have taken me to; The Tower Of London, Henry The Viii's Summer Castle, The Peabody Hotel in Memphis, TN, and now Coney Island. That's not even all of them either lol! You have inspired me to stop waiting to see the world, and until I can do it myself I so enjoy you taking us along on your adventures. Enjoy all the upcoming events and I can't wait to see where you go next, all the best to you and sweet little Jah! ✌️

[@paloma1238]

I live in Norfolk VA. Mr. Doumar had the first Ice Cream Cone machine there. He discovered it

[@dianaszydel5944]

I am so glad to see that they are finally taking carse of it. He touched so many people in alot or ways! Thank you Jordan and James! Bess is in the other cemetery.

[@lindadanis9568]

You have such nice friends. Thank you James for taking Jordan to all those places. Even though I live in Ct, I have never been to any of these places.

[@debbieblaylock9997]

Jordan thank James for taking you to Coney island that place is amazing I love your videos ❤️🌹

[@sarakeith5480]

Pretty cool!! I can remember going on the parachute jump when I was 10, really fun!! Awesome vlog!!! Thanks Jordan!!

[@Chieftracyhorse]

It’s on my bucket list! Thanks for sharing Coney Island ♥️.

[@mzsuzy69]

U are absolutely right about the beach. We have pics of our family in the 60s on the beach there. Wall to wall ppl and towels, no exposed sand dt crowd. My bro took the subway and bus at 8yrs old to Coney Island..mom freaked out

[@mrDCunningham]

Never been there so it was great seeing this. 👍🏻😎

[@christinakopcsos6831]

What a fun day in NY. love Coming to America- quote it all the time!! Thanks for sharing

[@feralLove]

👍😁 Jame's a real trooper and im guessing by the look on his face he didn't care for la much!! 😂 LOVE everything vintage at Coney Island!! Especially the carousel n Nathan's!! The murals are awesome!! LOVE the Houdini family plot and the handcuffs left at his wife's grave is a nice touch!! Gotta go get a greasy slice of pizza now!! YUM!!

[@karenmattson6750]

Thanks Jordan my Mom was from Brooklyn and I always wondered what it looked like! It was very interesting to see Coney Island also! Thanks for all you do you are great! 😄

[@Jakki61]

Thank you James for taking Jordan to the different places. Wish l could draw like, the art work on the walls.

[@123mintjelly]

Thank you Jordan - Thank you James - New York is fabulous - it's own world

[@pdxer8895]

Great Vlog, I did feel like I was there.

[@claregarcia6263]

Really enjoyed NY wax museum best!! So much to see and spot on the likeness too!!Thanks for taking us along...😊

[@laurelrossman4140]

Great vlog Jordan! My grandmother would tell me stories of taking my dad there. My dad was born and raised in Freeport Long Island. It's on my list to go to.

[@robinbewley9096]

How fun..was just in NYC..in April..so happy to re- visit with you..tyfs..ty James!

[@Vic1206]

Great driving James! Thanks Jordan! It was a fun day!

[@mariaday712]

Great vlog. Looks like Coney Island has changed. Beautiful views from it though. The pizza looked good. Great views of NY. I saw a video of Houdini's grave and it was a mess. All over grown and dirt everywhere and someone had stolen Harry's bust. Sounds and looks like it is being taken better care of now. Thanks for taking us around with you today. Safe Travels and Take Care.

[@richardwinter6259]

My old neighborhood. Passed by Houdini's grave often. The bust was missing more often then it was there. Enjoy N.Y.

[@HeroesITC]

Your videos of NY are great! I hope to visit NY one day

[@deniseconaway701]

Loved the vlog Jordan, Coney Island fantastic place, Houdini one of the most famous magicians ever, pleased they cleaned the grave up, Thankyou, that ride would of scared the crap out of me, so i don't blame you bypassing it 😂, xxx

[@amorosa101457]

Thanks James and Jordan! You could spend months in New York and not see all it has to offer. Fun Vlog! 🦁❤️

[@susansmith9822]

Great vlog Today, love the Coney Island tour, a fun place to be

[@johnkent6572]

Thank's for taking me to Coney Island.I had never been there.

[@biancaaguilar5929]

This trip was intresting and fun (that is what I like about your vlogs you always have the FUN factor in there) than you for taking us your Jordan 😉🤗

[@andyhamilton8940]

My families funeral home in Detroit handled his remains and enbalming before sending home on a train in his prop bronze coffin. Wm.R Hamilton Funeral Home. Building is still there on Cass Ave. They also handled Henry Ford and many other prominent Detroiters. Excellent vlog Jordan

[@jennfritzke4778]

I love Coney Island! Great vlog!

[@Giselle1960]

Ah Jordan you brought back god memory of coney island❤️

[@Treeann78]

When I was a kid we use to play in the fire hydrant on hot summer days in the city.

[@debbiemoeller2169]

Coney island is really cool. Love your hat, Jordan. Looking good. James is a good friend. Wow!! Houdinis grave is interesting. The pizza looks amazing. Thank you, Jordan. Much love to you and Jah ❤❤❤🦁. Be safe

[@melissawinstead8701]

Thanks Jordan for showing us so much! Coney Island looks fun and I also love Coming To America so it was exciting to see some of the filming location. I excited for tje sequel of Comong To America

[@FindingNorcal]

Fun!! Coney Island reminds me of Santa Cruz. Thanks for going and taking me along!

[@brendahall1662]

Loved it, Always great to see your next adventure. Thanks for sharing.

[@davidellis5141]

Coney Island ! The Warriors , Led by Cyrus have Jordan's back. So , hitch a ride to rockaway beach ! Nice.

[@michelemelina187]

Great video! Yes, they do still have arcades and side shows but coney can get a little confusing. There are other things on the street side. The Original tremendous Nathan's is on surf ave . And that was the parachute jump ride it is now a NYC Landmark on the national register of historic places. It was originally made for the1939 worlds fair. The only existing thing left from Steeplechase park.

[@millerville2000]

Great vlog! I was born on Long island but raised in Queens and now live in Ohio so it was good to see home :D Awesome of James to take you around. My favorite pizza was in my neighborhood- Gaby's ;)

[@TheCaulfield1]

Coney Island looks freekin Awesome....great to spend a whole day...love your vlogs Jordan...lots of love from Liverpool, UK

[@christianbrother4724]

The Beach looks nice, even less crowded than Texas beaches.

[@sallychanning3723]

Thank-you Jordan I have never been to NY and I really enjoyed seeing this, you are the best!

[@leecummings8990]

Makes me feel like a kid again :)

[@123___99]

Thanks Jordan, now your talking.. about my city!

[@leggettnada1]

Another great vlog, enjoyed it very much. I was always fascinated about Houdini. The pizza looked delicious (one of my favorite foods) and I have to say as far as the rides I'd be scared to death. As a kid I would go on those rides if they had them like that back in the day but as I got older I lost my courage lol. Thank you Jordan and James for taking us on this trip.

[@kiethee]

Great vlog again really enjoyed this one hope you r having fun

[@stacysagias3111]

Oh hi, my love.... that very tall ride that once rode was a parachute ride. Up and down it went closing and opening for that enjoyment of another. Love ya from Greece!

[@user-ib2kt4oo7i]

Yes my grandpa used to work on it when he was a kid

[@niamhkelly5044]

Jordon thanks for the memories was in Coney Island in 2014 it was an amazing place bought two T-shirt’s and I still wear them...was in Nathan’s too...dying to go back

[@G-Lo77]

Weeepaaa.....love the Salsa music 🎶 💃🏻

[@jjcaron72]

Wonder Wheel. Remo Williams!!! What a scene that was.

[@bobsalerno2763]

The original Nathan's restaurant stands at the corner of Surf and Stillwell Ave. Not the one on the boardwalk.

[@lindalucas7947]

Thanks for sharing Jordan

[@chrishutchinson2297]

That looks like fun place to vlog. I would have gone on that roller coaster you look like a lot of fun. But I guess you'd have to be there to see how high it was. Did you get a chance to ride on anything while you were there or did you just look around to check it out? I'm glad you got out to see Houdini's last resting place. That was very special. It's sad his wife could not be buried next to him. Take care and be careful

[@ajogg]

Nice to see you finally hit Queens! Love the NY vlogs Jordan

[@1964LBH]

I love these NYC vlogs! My parents to us there many times.

[@auntieelizabethleepermartinez]

I like your vlog about Coney Island everything else you did as well

[@pamelam1730]

Hahaha love this! I was waiting for you to send James in those rides! I would have lol

[@libertyann439]

Been to NYC but never Coney Island. I need to go sometime! More for the food and the beach than the rides.

[@sandradiaz3429]

Great place they have fireworks on Fridays in the summer until labor day.

[@robb7398]

Verrazano bridge near the beginning was where the scene in Saturday Night Fever was filmed.

[@bethanstyles5871]

Love your blogs im from the uk loved seen where they recorded coming to america

[@uniiqu3shortii]

I was born and raised in coney island i moved out like 2yrs ago and alot has changed i was there til yesterday i stood for a week with my mom and i was surprised how much has changed in such a short time..and the famous train stop is stillwell avenue which is a stop away directly across from the original nathans the one you went to is a chain of nathans on the boardwalk the orignal has a sign of the how many dogs were eaten on the july 4th hot dog eating contest and a countdown of how many days til the next the one i just found your channel looking at ritchie valens memorial from last yr but i hope you enjoyed my hometown and i wish i knew about you before i wouldve told you about places to see there is a side show there as well just sword eating and magic tricks

[@joanlightfoot218]

Absolutely fantastic vlog, so fascinating as I will never go there. Heartbroken! Love to Jah!