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Date of Death: October 31, 1926 (52)

Birth Place: Budapest, HUNGARY

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by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2025

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2025

Magician Dennis Watkins has now opened a new block of tickets to The Magic Parlour performances through the summer! Performances of The Magic Parlour take place every Thursday through Sunday.
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by Carissa Chesanek - Nov 7, 2024

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Houdini Musical THE IMPOSSIBLE MAN Will Premiere Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2024

Broadway star and multiple Drama Desk nominee Ryan Silverman will portray the most famous illusionist and showman of all time, Harry Houdini, in an original musical, The Impossible Man.
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by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2024

LAMBCO Productions has announced that The Crumple Zone by Buddy Thomas, directed by Helen Bang will switch from the Stage Door Theatre in Drury Lane to Waterloo East Theatre, Brad St, London SE1 8TN.
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by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2024

Broadway Murder Mysteries has announced a one-week extension of their hit immersive experience, The Spirits' Speakeasy, due to demand.
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by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024

The Magic Parlour at 50 W. Randolph will continue to astound and delight audiences into the new year: tickets are now on sale for performances between January – March 2025
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Special events come and go but the people in the room remember them for a long time, after.
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by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2024

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2024

Additional cast members will be joining the Annual Gala Presentation Ragtime at New York City Center, including Joaquina Kalukango, John Clay III and more. Ragtime follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
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by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2024

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2024

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by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2024

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by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024

The famed magician and illusionist Harry Houdini will be honored at Jaffrey’s Park Theatre this Friday, August 16. As part of his performance, magician Ben Pratt will feature the famous straightjacket trick Houdini first performed in 1908.
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by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2024

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by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2024

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by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2024

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by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2024

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Harry Houdini been in?

Harry Houdini has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Harry Houdini been in?

Harry Houdini has not appeared in the West End

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