Houdini's Magic Movie Ticket

This movie was on today, and I was able to watch parts of it again. What stuck out for me was how arcade games were being played by adults in tuxedos and elegant gowns. It seemed like, at the time, arcade games were a luxury only the rich could afford. Or maybe they were a new novelty, and their appeal hadn't yet worn off for adults.

At one point, Bond sat down with a villain and played a game that would deliver an increasing electric shock through the hands of the losing opponent. Without that, the game looked somewhat interesting.

I found it amusing how children of today might see a game like that and wish to play. Whereas at the time, Bond was just taking up whatever challenges arose. An expert in everything, he was even adept at a newfangled video game. Still, it's neat to think of how much more experienced the average "youth of the future" is with technology and video games.

Future!

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