Houdini: Preserving a Legacy of Magic, Escapes, and Showmanship
Friday, October 16, 2026
7:00 PM - 20:30
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Bruno Walter Auditorium
Lincoln Square, Manhattan
About this event
NYPL and Parent Assembly #1 of the Society of American Magicians co-present an archival exploration of Houdini's legacy.
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